Are you an experienced professional with a strong background in building construction and codes compliance? Do you have the skills and knowledge to ensure that construction projects meet the highest safety and regulatory standards?

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our team as an Assistant Building & Plans Official in our dynamic city.If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for upholding safety and compliance standards in the construction industry, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Join our team and contribute to the growth and development of our city while ensuring the highest quality of construction and safety for our residents.

• Your work will shape the skyline and leave a lasting impact on our city's future.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.

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.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY : In order to be considered for this title, you must apply during the posting period via the online application portal.

1) Go to https : / / www.jobapscloud.com / oec / NewHaven / 2) First-time users will click "New User Registration" and create your Applicant Profile3) Click on available job postings and Apply Online.

You will need a valid, working email address to apply.Accepting applications through 05 / 26 / 24; may be extended. Multiple vacancies.

Last updated : 2024-05-09