Building Official - Plainfield, United States - Town of Plainfield CT

Town of Plainfield CT
Town of Plainfield CT
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Plainfield, United States

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TOWN OF PLAINFIELD

BUILDING OFFICIAL

GENERAL DESCRIPTION


The Building Official shall enforce all provisions of the Building Code and shall act on any question relative to the mode or manner of construction and the material to be used in the erection, addition to, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, and installation of service equipment and the location, use, occupancy and maintenance of all buildings and structures.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current Connecticut Certified Building Official license
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience working in a municipal building department and/or in a field related to the building industry, including management experience.
  • Good working knowledge of safe and proper methods of building construction and repair, including structural, electrical, heating, sewage, insulation, and water systems.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Maintains continuing education requirements of 90 hours each 3year cycle.
  • Must be able to effectively use oral, written communication and computer skills in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
  • Ability to analyze data and to prepare reports.
  • Ability to work well with office staff and the public.

DUTIES

  • Administers the Connecticut State Building Code for the Town of Plainfield
  • Conducts inspections, investigations, and enforcement actions to ensure that residential, commercial, and other properties comply with the State building and fire codes.
  • Receives and examines building and related construction plans and specifications and determines compliance with codes, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Confers with and interprets code and regulation requirements to builders, architects, engineers, and the public.
  • Inspects all construction in progress and alterations to ensure compliance with code and regulations and issues orders for corrective actions as warranted.
  • Makes field inspections of firedamaged and potentially hazardous buildings and structures, issues orders of unsafe conditions, and takes appropriate followup action.
  • Authorizes the issuance of certificates of use and occupancy.
  • Determines and initiates regulatory or legal action in cases of violation of building codes.
  • Prepares reports and provides technical assistance and information in oral and written form to
Town departments, boards, commissions, and state and federal agencies as required.

  • Organizes and manages the Building Department to provide expeditious, scrupulous service.
  • Prepare and administer annual operating budget for the department.
  • Upon request, advise the Board of Selectmen on Town building projects.
  • Oversees apartment inspections per Ordinance 7
  • On call 24/7.

General hours Monday - Thursday 35 hour/week:


  • Additional duties may be required.

Additional Information


When working outside the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, rain, snow, or airborne particles.

At construction sites the employee may be exposed to increased noise levels.

Background check required.


Pay:
$1,300.00 per week


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
matching

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Experience:

- building: 5 years (preferred)


License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (required)
  • Building Official license (required)

Work Location:
In person
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