Building Construction Specialist 1 (40 Hour)

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During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualifications. These documents may include resume, college or trade school transcripts and performance evaluations. Interviews will be limited to applicants whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The recruitment process may require more than one interview.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications for this opportunity, CTMD will not provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Your application may be used for future CTMD opportunities for this job classification. Questions pertaining to this recruitment should be made to [email protected], (860) 548-3248.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to [email protected].

NOTE: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a background investigation of each candidate may be made before individuals are certified for permanent appointment to the position.

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.

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

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

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

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

NOTE: 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.

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

• Incumbents in this class will be required to travel.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• 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.

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.

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.