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Town of Wallingford 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT Building Construction Inspector in Wallingford, Connecticut
*POSITION TITLE: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR *DEPARTMENT: Building
**GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This is responsible building construction inspection work involving the inspection of construction to insure compliance with applicable local and State building construction codes. It is also responsible for inspection work involving the inspection of housing and buildings for compliance with Town ordinances and regulations related to rental housing.
Work involves responsibility for enforcing construction standards required for commercial, industrial and residential buildings, including multi-family dwelling units. Duties include inspecting, evaluating and reporting on construction work in progress, conducting investigations for compliance with structural safety requirements, preparation of reports relative to inspections and making efforts to obtain compliance with all relevant ordinances and regulations.
This work requires that the employee have good knowledge, skill and ability in the inspection responsibilities related to local and State building codes and housing codes and regulations.
**SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives general supervision from Building Official or others as designated.
**EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Performs inspections of building construction, alteration or repair for compliance with local and State building codes, ordinances and regulations. Investigates for compliance with structural safety requirements. Conducts on-site inspections of rental housing and related structures. Collects data and compiles inspection results.
Identifies violations and hazards in conjunction with inspection activity. Cites property owner for housing code violations. Issues certificates of compliance to property owners.
Reviews existing buildings. Examines documents of building construction, alteration or repair. Reviews applications, specifications and sketches for permits to determine conformity to applicable codes.
Conducts research of applicable records and assists in the identification and reporting of violations of various codes, ordinances and regulations. May assist in the coordination of inspection activity among various municipal departments.
Advises superiors on enforcement and other areas of concern. Where warranted, recommends condemnations to the Building Official. Prepares affidavits and other court documentation for enforcement action. May testify on behalf of the Town.
Prepares reports of inspection activity. Completes forms and reports on work assignments as directed.
Responds to public inquiry regarding applicable building and housing codes.
May supervise other employees as assigned.
Performs related work as required.
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of applicable building and housing codes, ordinances, regulations and other referenced standards.
Good knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques used in building construction.
Good ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
Good ability to recognize faulty construction or hazardous conditions.
Good ability to work in extreme weather conditions and to maneuver in and around rough terrain and unfinished work areas on a variety of construction sites.
Good ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Good ability to administer polices and procedures including scheduling, routine decision- making and the completion of forms and reports.
Good ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers and the general public.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or vocational/technical school and three (3) years experience in building construction, code enforcement or related work OR an equivalent combination of experience and training substituting on a year-for-year basis.
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