Assistant State Building Inspector (Deputy State Building Inspector)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is now accepting applications for an Assistant State Building Inspector (Deputy State Building Inspector).���\r\n\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Full-Time (40 Hours per week)\r\n First shift,�however must be flexible in order to meet the needs of our agency\r\n Monday - Friday\r\n Hybrid position with opportunity to telework\r\n Location: 450 Colombus Blvd, Hartford, CT\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n Our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n THE ROLE\r\n The Assistant State Building Inspector will�assist the State Building Inspector in their statutory responsibilities, including, but not limited to:\r\n \r\n \r\n State building code development\r\n Review of code�modifications\r\n Preparation of formal code interpretations\r\n Answering e-mail and telephone questions about building code compliance\r\n \r\n \r\n The position will also include management of technical staff in support of those functions and will be responsible for the following duties:�\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Support the State Building Inspector in the development and interpretation of the Connecticut State Building Code�\r\n Review, prepare decisions for, and manage building modifications�\r\n Contribute legislative, policy, and industry changes in collaboration with stakeholders\r\n Assist and educate the public and building officials in the interpretation of the building codes, including but not limited to public presentations, advisories, seminars, and telephone and e-mail inquiries�\r\n Manage the state construction inspection and technical services teams\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.� You must specify your qualifications on your application.�\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nFOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\n\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.��\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. �\r\n Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.�\r\n Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.�\r\n Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.�\r\n Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.�\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.�\r\n\r\n\r\n Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”\r\n Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).���\r\n Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!�\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.\r\n\r\n\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Administrative Services this class is accountable for directing the activities of the Office of the State Building Inspector.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n Directs staff and operations of unit;\r\n Coordinates, plans and manages unit activities;\r\n Formulates program goals and objectives;\r\n Develops or assists in development of related policy;\r\n Interprets and administers pertinent laws;\r\n Evaluates staff;\r\n Prepares or assists in preparation of unit budget;\r\n Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact program activities;\r\n Administers required inspection programs of state owned buildings;\r\n Administers building codes, building plan review, and technical assistance programs to local building officials and design professionals;\r\n Directs research of new technology and material;\r\n Approves requests for modification of State Building Code;\r\n Serves as Office of the State Building Inspector liaison with Codes and Standards Committee;\r\n Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n Considerable knowledge of\r\n \r\n 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;\r\n relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;\r\n relevant agency policy and procedures;\r\n methods, materials and equipment used in building construction including service and safety equipment;\r\n engineering and architectural principals and practices pertaining to building construction;\r\n \r\n \r\n Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices;\r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;\r\n oral and written communication skills;\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable ability to develop and prepare fire building and life safety codes.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Ten (10) years of general experience in building code compliance plan review and inspection of buildings, five (5) years of which must have been in the inspection and review of plans and specifications for building code compliance on large scale building projects.\r\n\r\nNOTE: Large scale building projects are interpreted as buildings exceeding 12,000 square feet in size and more than one story in height not including apartment buildings and single family residences.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity responsible for the interpretation and proper application of building and related safety codes and regulations.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

\r\n College education in building design and construction engineering may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.\r\n For state employees two (2) years of experience as a Construction Services Building Official Supervisor may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.\r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n Incumbents in this class must be currently certified by the State Building Inspector as a Building Official or must successfully complete the first program offered after appointment.\r\n Incumbents in this class must complete ninety (90) hours of job-related continuing education every three (3) years in accordance with Chapter 541 of the Connecticut General Statutes.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.\r\n\r\n

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must maintain sufficient strength, stamina and agility to effectively perform assigned duties.\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n