City of Danbury, CT

Assistant Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer. Statement of Duties: The Assistant Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer is responsible for reviewing and inspecting building construction projects to determine compliance with State Building Code as adopted under the Connecticut General Statutes.. Supervision Required: The employee, under the general supervision of the Building Official, is familiar with the work routine; and uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently.. Building Official or Assistant Building Official License. Do you possess a Building Official or Assistant Building Official License?

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Salary : $83,050.50 - $87,418.50 Annually Location : City of Danbury, CT Job Type: Full Time Position Job Number: 00358 Department: BUILDING INSPECTOR Opening Date: 03/27/2024 Closing Date: 4/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Description The City of Danbury is announcing an Open Competitive Exam for the position of Assistant Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer Statement of Duties: The Assistant Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer is responsible for reviewing and inspecting building construction projects to determine compliance with State Building Code as adopted under the Connecticut General Statutes. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties. This dynamic and diverse position provides support and assistance to the public regarding the building permitting process. Supervision Required: The employee, under the general supervision of the Building Official, is familiar with the work routine; and uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently. Supervisory Responsibility: Employee is not responsible for the regular supervision of any employees. Confidentiality: The employee has regular access to confidential information of the department including but not limited to law suits, criminal investigations and department/client records. Accountability: Consequences of errors or poor judgment may include missed deadlines, legal repercussions, personal injury, danger to public health/safety, and/or adverse public relations. Judgment: Numerous standardized practices, procedures, or general instructions govern the work and, in some cases, may require additional interpretation. Judgement is needed to locate, select and apply the most pertinent practice, procedure, regulation or guideline. Complexity: The work consists of a variety of duties which generally follow standardized practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines. The sequence of work and/or the procedures followed vary according to the nature of the transaction and/or the information involved, or sought, in a particular situation. Work Environment: The nature of duties may involve continuous presence of unpleasant or irritating elements, such as work outdoors where the employee is exposed to considerable noise, odors, chemical fumes, traffic, electricity, equipment/machinery, dust, smoke, heat, cold, bio hazards, oil, dirt or grease when conducting field inspections. Work is continually performed outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. The employee is required to work beyond normal business hours in order to attend evening meetings or to respond to natural or man-made emergency situations. Nature and Purpose of Relationships: This position is constantly in contact with co-workers the public and with groups and/or individuals who have conflicting opinions or objectives, diverse points of view or differences where skillful negotiating and achieving compromise is required to secure support concurrence, acceptance or compliance. The position may also experience one-on-one contacts with a person who may be under severe stress, where inspiring a high degree of confidence may be required to obtain the desired effect. The employee may represent to the public the Building Department on matters of procedures or policy where perceptiveness is required to analyze circumstances in order to act appropriately. Occupational Risk: Duties regularly present potential occupational risks to the employee in the event that precautions are not undertaken with great care. Examples of personal injury include but are not limited to bruises from falls, cuts or bums, or muscular strains from lifting, pushing, or carrying department equipment or work materials and exposure to bio hazards. Special safety precautions, training, or protective clothing such as gowns, coats, gloves, glasses, hard hats or boots may be required. Essential Functions The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. 1. Enforces State of Connecticut building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical codes. 2. Assists permit applicants to ascertain detailed project drawings for compliance with the CT State Building Code; prior to the Issuance of a building permit; issues building permits and inspects building service equipment, mechanical, gas, electrical, plumbing, signs, and related work; issues notice of violation(s) and enforces appropriate remedial action as appropriate. 3. Responds to complaints and inspects safety conditions of existing buildings in accordance with the State Building Code. 4. Assists applicants via the telephone, email, or in person with the building permit application process as well as review of construction plans. 5. Maintains accurate records of certificates of inspection, daily inspection log, and on-site permit records. 6. Provides input and analysis for meetings, hearings, court cases and appeal board hearings to defend the City's actions against code violations. 7. Consults with and advises other City departments, building, zoning and planning boards to assure efficient, responsive and knowledgeable procedures and processes relative to construction, renovation, demolition, etc. in the City of Danbury; responds to man-made or natural emergencies or unsafe conditions such as fires, floods, tree damage, or car strikes to evaluate the structure(s). 8. Assists customers at the counter and answers phone calls while in the office; answers complex inquiries and provides information to the general public regarding building codes and regulations. 9. Attends training seminars or educational classes to keep abreast of changes to the State Building Code and to maintain required educational credits in accordance with State Statutes. 10. Prepares written reports as required. Minimum Qualifications Special Requirements: <ul><li>Building Official or Assistant Building Official License </li></ul> Education and Experience <ul><li>Associate's Degree or Journeyman's level of knowledge in Building Construction or related trade field. <li>Three to five (3-5) years of prior construction trade or construction management experience.<li>Valid CT Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License </li></li></li></ul> Knowledge, Abilities, Skills Required Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of standard building and construction practices and materials; thorough knowledge of the State building code and local by-laws and building regulations pertaining to the issuance of a building permit. Knowledge and proficiency in the various construction trades. Knowledge of office software (word processing, spread sheet applications) and the Internet/e-mail in support of department operations Abilities: Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with the public, and other personnel. Ability to perform multiple tasks, read and interpret construction plans and blueprints, deal with disgruntled members of the public. Must be able to access the Internet in order to obtain information in support of department operations. Ability to make detailed observations, record information, and to interpret and enforce rules, regulations, or laws in a consistent and impartial manner. Skills: Excellent verbal and written communications skills required, as well as excellent customer service skills. Physical and Mental Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions. Physical Skills: Work requires some agility and physical strength, such as moving in or about construction sites or over rough terrain, or standing or walking most of the work period. Occasionally, work may require lifting heavy objects and carrying them. There may be a need for the employee to be able to stretch or reach in order to retrieve materials or department equipment. Motor Skills: Duties may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination in order to sort of papers, keyboarding, or operating a motor vehicle. Visual Skills: Position requires the employee to constantly read documents, blueprints, computer screens; for understanding and analytical purposes; employee must be able to routinely determine color differences. Application Information Application Submission: Applications must be submitted online at www.danbury-ct.gov/employment. Qualified applicants must submit an application no later than 11:59 pm, Wednesday April 17th, 2024 EEO/M/F/D/V Important Note: Paper applications will not be accepted. The application must be completed in its entirety. Omissions, false, misleading or inaccurate information will result in rejection of the application. It is recommended that applicants do not wait until the last day to submit the application. Applications should be completed as soon as possible after publication of the announcement for examination. Please contact the Human Resources/Civil Service Department at (203) 797-4598 or if you need assistance or if you have any general questions. 1. Application Review The Civil Service Commission is responsible for reviewing the applications to determine if they are complete and meet the minimum requirements for the position. The Commission will review all the applications for the position during their monthly meeting following the closing date of the position. If an application is accepted by the Civil Service Commission, then the applicant will be notified in writing and will be informed of the next step in the process. If the Commission does not accept an application, the applicant will also be notified in writing. 2. Testing Once an application is accepted by the Civil Service Commission, the applicant will be notified in writing of the next steps in the testing process. Each test phase must be passed in order to continue to the next level of the selection process. The examination for this position will consist of the following parts: PARTS WEIGHT ORAL EXAM 100% It is the applicant's responsibility to adhere to the City's testing schedule. Unless otherwise stated, there will be no make-up examinations or alternative examination dates. If an applicant fails the test, the applicant will be immediately eliminated from consideration for this hiring process. Oral Test Date: *week of April 29th, 2024 Test Time: By Appointment Test Location: Human Resources Department, 3rd fl City Hall 155 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury CT 06810 *Exam date may be subject to change Unless otherwise notified, applicants are not permitted to bring and/or use calculators, electronic devices, books or other reference materials during the examinations). Reasonable Accommodations in the testing process: All requests for reasonable accommodations in the testing process along with medical documentation establishing the need for the accommodation must be submitted to the City of Danbury Human Resources Department no later than the closing date of applications. 3. The Eligibility List A passing average score of "70" on the above test will place an applicant on the Eligibility List in rank order. The rank on this list is established according to the scores on the exam(s) indicated above plus any additional applicable veterans and/or residency points awarded. The resulting list is then certified by the Civil Service Commission and will be used to fill vacancies as they occur, as per Civil Service Rules. If the list is not exhausted, it remains in effect for one year. However, the Commission can decide to extend an eligibility list for one additional year. Participation in the testing and recruitment process and/or placement on an eligibility list does not guarantee a continuance in the remainder of the hiring process nor does it imply or constitute an offer of employment. 4. Additional Testing Requirements Once the eligibility list is certified, depending on the number of vacancies, candidates with the highest ranking on the list will be interviewed by a panel of City Officials. As future positions become available, applicants are interviewed from this list based on their ranking for as long as the list is active. Those candidates selected through the panel interview will continue in the selection process by participating in an additional series of testing which may include but is not limited to background checks, drug screens, medical physical, etc. Once again, each test phase must be passed in order to continue to the next level of the testing process. If any one of the test phases is not passed, the candidate will be immediately eliminated from consideration for this hiring process and subsequently removed from the eligibility list. DMEA 37.5 01 Do you possess a Building Official or Assistant Building Official License? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 02 Do you posses an Associate's Degree or Journeyman's level of knowledge in Building Construction or related trade field? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 03 If yes, please explain. If no, please indicate n/a 04 Do you possess a valid driver's license? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 05 Do you possess three to five (3-5) years of prior construction trade or construction management experience? <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 06 If yes, please explain. If no, please indicate n/a Required Question

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