Building Construction Specialist 1 (Hybrid)

Introduction

\r\nThe State of Connecticut, Department of Housing, is now accepting applications for the role of Building Construction Specialist 1 within its Architectural and Technical Services Unit.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our 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\nPOSITION DETAILS\r\n\r\n\r\n Full-time, 40 hours/week\r\n Monday-Friday\r\n Flexible work hours roughly starting at 8:00-8:30 AM and ending 4:30-5:00 PM depending on length of lunch.\r\n Our office location is 505 Hudson Street in Hartford\r\n Hybrid work opportunity\r\n\r\nTHE ROLE\r\nThe Building Construction Specialist 1 position will work with others in our small, cohesive unit to review housing development documentation, construction plans and schedule daily visits to monitor DOH project construction sites around the state. Driving and travel in Connecticut, nearly every day, is a job requirement as is the successful completion of a state driver training course to use state vehicles.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\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 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\nAFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n\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\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 Hayley Newhouse at hayley.newhouse@ct.gov.�\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently conducting field inspections of building construction and building rehabilitation or renovation and/or improvement projects in order to assure completion of projects in conformance with contract requirements and all applicable building codes, standards and regulations.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n\r\n Inspects all phases of construction and building rehabilitation or improvements for compliance with building codes, departmental regulations and/or statutory requirements;�\r\n Reviews shop drawings and proposed changes to approved building plans;�\r\n Evaluates field work for adherence to contract documents and/or codes and national standards;�\r\n Determines necessity for specification and design changes and makes recommendations;�\r\n Evaluates site conditions for construction safety including observation of soil, rock, ledge, water and other local conditions;�\r\n Inspects methods and quality of workmanship including performance and observation of testing of construction materials;�\r\n Consults with in-house staff, other agencies, architects, engineers, construction personnel and local building code enforcement officials on problems encountered;�\r\n Prepares technical reports of field conditions;�\r\n Reviews and evaluates schedules of values and payments to contractors;�\r\n Provides technical advice to in-house staff and public or private organizations regarding building projects as required;�\r\n Prepares specifications and construction costs;�\r\n Serves as liaison with state and local housing officials;�\r\n Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with agency and industry requirements;�\r\n Reviews bids and quotes;�\r\n Conducts field visits of proposed projects with applicants;�\r\n Assists with technical feasibility determination;�\r\n Assists and coordinates with receipt of state permits and certifications related to construction projects;�\r\n Reviews payment applications for consistency with project budget and project progress;�\r\n Assists in preparation of proposals for professional services;�\r\n Assists in consultant and construction management duties for agency;�\r\n May testify at administrative hearings or in state and federal courts of law;�\r\n May assist in preparation and presentation of education programs mandated by statute to local code enforcement officials, state agencies and professional organizations;�\r\n May perform limited code compliance plan review;�\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n\r\n Considerable knowledge of principles, methods, materials and equipment used in building design and construction;�\r\n Knowledge of\r\n \r\n and ability to interpret contracting, zoning and building codes and related regulations;�\r\n major trades areas relative to building construction and maintenance (e.g., plumbing, heating, electrical, structural);�\r\n fire protection practices and procedures;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Skills\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;�\r\n oral and written communication skills;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable ability to inspect and supervise construction work for compliance with plans and specifications;�\r\n Ability to\r\n \r\n read and interpret building plans and specifications;�\r\n utilize computer software.\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience with construction projects involving all building trades (e.g., plumbing, heating, electrical) OR as a Municipal Building Official.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have included the review and inspection of large scale building projects for building code compliance.\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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in architecture, civil, mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Educational background in architecture, engineering or building construction management.\r\n Building Official license.\r\n Experience in construction plan review for code conformance.\r\n Experience working with contractors at construction sites for monitoring, field observation or construction administration.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n \r\n Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or obtain a license as a Construction Inspector or a higher license category within six (6) months of appointment.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.\r\n \r\n\r\n

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as be able to perform the duties.\r\n

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from exposure to building construction sites, fire scene or structural failure environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year round weather conditions.\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