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City of New Haven · 19 hours ago

Assistant Building & Plans Official

New Haven, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The City of New Haven is seeking an experienced professional to join their team as an Assistant Building & Plans Official. This role involves ensuring construction projects comply with safety and regulatory standards, conducting inspections, and reviewing building plans for compliance with codes.

GovernmentHealth CarePublic SafetySocial Assistance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Reviews building plans, concentrating (but not limited to) specifically on the following areas: plumbing, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and sprinklers; reviews for compliance with applicable codes; issues permits

Performs on-site inspection of residential and commercial building construction to ensure compliance with applicable codes; verifies construction is according to approved plans; checks site locations for proper setbacks; inspects, as certified, plumbing, heating, cooling, structural and mechanical systems for compliance with regulations and safety requirements

Investigates building code violations, complaints, and official reports, checks hazardous conditions; writes correction notices; issues "stop work" orders; completes inspection forms

Interprets, provides information and advice to contractors, builders, and the public on all aspects of the New Haven Uniform Building Code and related regulations and ordinances

Reviews blueprints, plans, and sketches submitted with permit applications; determines code conformance and reviews cost estimates; lists and explains discrepancies and deficiencies of plans to contractors and the public; approves plans after corrections and issues building permits

Compiles and submits monthly construction activity reports; keeps records of daily inspections and activities

Coordinates review with other City staff and departments as needed

Recommends issuance of building permits

Recommends issuance of certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion

Performs related administrative tasks such as answering correspondence, preparing, periodic activity reports, and directing the work of a subordinate staff

Performs other related work as assigned

Qualification

Certified State of Connecticut Assistant Building OfficialBuilding construction inspectionBuilding codesConstruction techniquesMicrosoft OfficeTime managementOrganizational skillsEffective communication

Required

Must be a Certified State of Connecticut Assistant Building Official at time of application, plus have three years of building construction inspection or related experience

Thorough knowledge of current residential and commercial construction techniques, materials, and practices which are used by the building construction industry

Thorough knowledge of the Connecticut Basic Building Code and related City and Industry standards relating to construction

Familiarity with conducting structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical inspections

Considerable ability to make inspections of construction in progress and to review and interpret plans and specifications

Demonstrated time management and organizational skills

Ability to detect and locate possible defects and flaws in building construction and to initiate satisfactory corrective measures

Experience with current applicable technology and software, including Microsoft Office

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, outside stakeholders, and the public

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License

Travel may be required other than routine inspections