Assistant Building Official

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Full Time Southington, CT, US

5 days ago Requisition

ASSISTANT BUILDING OFFICIAL

SUMMARY
This position is responsible to perform work to support administration of the Connecticut State Building Code and other codes referenced in the Building Code. The Assistant Building Official supports the Building Official in reviewing, interpreting and enforcing applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. The position involves a thorough knowledge of the Connecticut State Building Code and other codes referenced in the Connecticut State Building Code.

Due to the nature of this department, customer service skills need to be exercised with the public.

Department:
Building

Hours:

8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday; 35 hours

Location:

JW Municipal Center, 196 North Main Street, Southington, CT

Union: UPSEU Local 424
- Unit 35

Reports to:

Chief Building Official

Grade/Salary: $43.46 hourly;
Grade 11

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Building Official, assists in administering the Building Code including permitting, enforcement and inspections.

Serves as a visible representative for the Town of Southington while performing all work-related duties at all times.

Reviews building permit applications, including related construction plans and documentation and reviews for code compliance. Provides timely action on applications for building permits. Evaluates construction costs and reviews estimates related to building permit applications.

Assists in administering the building code including reviewing applications, permitting, enforcement, and various inspections as assigned by the building official.

Issues building and demolition permits, issues certificates of approval/occupancy. Oversees construction work in progress for conformity with codes and regulations. Evaluates the results of various tests, such as special inspection reports and Geotechnical reports, to assure compliance with the state building code.

Performs all necessary inspections throughout the construction of residential, commercial and industrial projects.

Reviews and interprets code provisions with architects, engineers, contractors and with the general public.

Educates contractors and the public on permit requirements, codes and licensing requirements. Assists the building official with maintenance of permitting guidance documents.

Responds to and investigates complaints of code violations. Manages enforcement actions by issuing verbal and written orders and determines the proper requirements to address code compliance issues arising from unpermitted or after-the-fact work completed.

Prepares plan review letters and provides required inspections for projects.

In absence of the building official, is the contact for emergency calls from dispatch when applicable building related emergencies arise, whether during or outside of regular hours.

Assists building official with maintenance of permit records and digital records for the building department.

Assists Administrative Staff when necessary and performs administrative work as needed.

Utilizes town issued cellular phone and tablets while in field to coordinate work with customers and staff and uploads inspections and related reporting in real time for efficiency purposes.

Attends training programs, training seminars and reads technical reports to keep informed on changes in State of Connecticut Codes and applicable laws and regulations.

Collects payment via check, cash or credit card and records into departmental software for building permit fees and State of CT Educational fee that are required…