Assistant Building Official

Middletown, City of•Middletown, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to review and analyze building plans including design, materials, construction methods, health and safety measures and to ensures compliance with building codes and ordinances. The work is performed under the direction of the Chief Building Official. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Possess the knowledge of all practical requirements related to building construction. Reviews, analyzes and evaluates building plans; reviews designs, materials, construction methods, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and other related building systems, health and safety measure and ensures compliance with applicable codes, ordinances and requirements. Provides technical consultation and assistance to contractors, City departments, developers and the public regarding codes and regulations; assists in planning for and meeting codes. Conducts field inspections of new construction and improvements to ensure compliance. Acts as Chief Building Official in his absence. Assists the Chief Building Official in regulating licenses. Enforces present State Building Code and Statutes. Organizes and maintains files. Condemns unsafe structures. Issues building permits. Responds to emergency situations including after-hours emergencies on a rotating on-call basis or as needed by the Director of Public Works or designee. Performs other related functions as assigned or required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with vocational/technical training.
Seven years in construction, design or supervision as determined by the licensing requirements of the Commissioner of Public Safety and Connecticut General Statutes.
Assistant Building Official license.
Valid Connecticut driver’s license.
Ability to perform mid-level data analysis including the ability to audit, deduce, assess, conclude and appraise.
Ability to persuade, convince, influence, train and monitor, in favor of a desired outcome.
Ability to act as a lead person.
Ability to utilize a variety of reference, descriptive and/or advisory data and information such as plans, codes, drawings, diagrams, reports, ordinances, regulations, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with the Chief Building Official and all department personnel, other City departments, contractors, state agencies and inspectors, and the public.
Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages and decimals; may require the ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions and algebra.
Ability to operate, calibrate, tune and synchronize, and perform complex rapid adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as a computer and other office machines, testers, radios, a vehicle, hand and power tools, and/or related materials used in performing essential functions.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing coordinated movements such as inspection functions.
Ability to exert moderate but not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects and materials of moderate weight, twelve to twenty pounds.
Ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.
Ability to work under conditions that require exposure to environmental factors such as temperature extremes, machinery, traffic hazards or job site conditions. This exposure may cause some discomfort and presents a risk of injury.

Nice To Haves

Upon appointment, each Assistant Building Official shall attend a minimum of ninety (90) hours of approved education programs over consecutive three (3) year period.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze building plans including design, materials, construction methods, health and safety measures.
Ensure compliance with building codes and ordinances.
Provide technical consultation and assistance to contractors, City departments, developers and the public regarding codes and regulations.
Assist in planning for and meeting codes.
Conduct field inspections of new construction and improvements to ensure compliance.
Act as Chief Building Official in his absence.
Assist the Chief Building Official in regulating licenses.
Enforce present State Building Code and Statutes.
Organize and maintain files.
Condemn unsafe structures.
Issue building permits.
Respond to emergency situations including after-hours emergencies on a rotating on-call basis or as needed by the Director of Public Works or designee.
Perform other related functions as assigned or required.