Assistant State Building Inspector

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is hiring an Assistant State Building Inspector, also referred to as Deputy State Building Inspector. The position assists the State Building Inspector with statutory responsibilities, including development of the Connecticut State Building Code, review of code modifications, preparation of formal code interpretations, and responses to questions about building code compliance. It also manages technical staff and supports the state construction inspection and technical services teams. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the first shift. The schedule must remain flexible to meet agency needs. It is a hybrid position with an opportunity to telework, based at 450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, Connecticut. The position is restricted to current employees of the listed agency who have at least six months of full-time or equivalent service and meet the stated qualifications. The job class directs the activities of the Office of the State Building Inspector. Duties include managing staff and unit operations, administering inspection and building-code programs, advising local building officials and design professionals, approving code modification requests, conducting research, and serving as liaison to the Codes and Standards Committee. The position may require travel. Incumbents must be certified as a Building Official by the State Building Inspector or complete the first program offered after appointment, and must complete 90 hours of job-related continuing education every three years.

Requirements

Ten years of general experience in building-code compliance plan review and building inspection, including five years inspecting and reviewing plans and specifications for code compliance on large-scale building projects.
Large-scale building projects are defined as buildings exceeding 12,000 square feet and more than one story, excluding apartment buildings and single-family residences.
Two years of the required general experience must have been in a supervisory capacity responsible for interpreting and ensuring proper application of building and related safety codes and regulations.
Considerable knowledge of and ability to review complex architectural and engineering plans and specifications for large-scale building projects, including engineered fire and life-safety protection systems and concepts.
Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, agency policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of building-construction methods, materials, and equipment, including service and safety equipment, and engineering and architectural principles and practices related to building construction.
Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices.
Considerable interpersonal, oral communication, and written communication skills.
Considerable ability to develop and prepare fire, building, and life-safety codes.
Must be a current employee of the listed State of Connecticut agency with at least six months of full-time or equivalent service.
Must be currently certified by the State Building Inspector as a Building Official or successfully complete the first program offered after appointment.
Must complete 90 hours of job-related continuing education every three years.
College education in building design and construction engineering may substitute for general experience at 15 semester hours per half-year, up to four years for a bachelor's degree.
For state employees, two years of experience as a Construction Services Building Official Supervisor may substitute for the general and special experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a municipal building official.
Experience with the building-code modification process.
Experience with the building-code development process.
Experience managing a team of building officials.
Experience working with software solutions related to building-code inspections.

Responsibilities

Support the State Building Inspector in developing and interpreting the Connecticut State Building Code.
Review building modification requests, prepare decisions, and manage the modification process.
Prepare formal code interpretations and respond to email and telephone questions about building-code compliance.
Contribute to legislative, policy, and industry changes in collaboration with stakeholders.
Assist and educate the public and building officials about building-code interpretation through presentations, advisories, seminars, and responses to inquiries.
Manage the state construction inspection and technical services teams.
Direct staff and unit operations, coordinate and manage activities, and formulate program goals and objectives.
Develop or assist in developing policy and interpret and administer applicable laws.
Evaluate staff and prepare or assist in preparing the unit budget.
Administer inspection programs for state-owned buildings and building-code, plan-review, and technical-assistance programs for local building officials and design professionals.
Direct research into new technology and materials.
Approve requests to modify the State Building Code and serve as the Office of the State Building Inspector liaison with the Codes and Standards Committee.
Lead staff recruitment and hiring, including outreach, interviews, and selection.