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Job Description
Description
Vacancies are in the Building and Trades Division of the Development Services Department. Posting will remain open until sufficient applications are received . Under general supervision, supervises and performs building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspections and evaluations of new and existing construction for compliance with approved plans, all codes and local ordinances, and other related requirements. Examines plans and specification for permits to ensure conformity to all codes and local ordinances. Requires corrections to be made when deficiencies are discovered and assists builders and owners in determining how such corrections may be made to achieve code conformance. Interprets State and local codes, laws and ordinances as well as regulations governing contractors, tradespeople, property owners and the general public. Provides information on codes, ordinances and other building regulatory requirements. Issues notices of violation where unsafe or illegal conditions exist and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure that corrections are made. Investigates alleged violations of codes and related ordinances. Performs related work as required.
This is a HMEA union position. The hours of this position are 40 per week and the above salary includes 5% in lieu of overtime.- Newly hired full-time Inspector IIs who possess Connecticut certification as an Assistant Building Official or Building Official will be eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus, payable within the first 30 days of employment. An additional $5,000 retention bonus every six (6) months from date of appointment until 07/31/2026.
- Newly hired full-time Inspector IIs hired who do NOT possess Connecticut certification as an Assistant Building Official or Building Official will be eligible for a 50% of the above bonus until certification is obtained.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Incumbents have specialized knowledge in one specific trade but may perform inspections in other areas as authorized under the Assistant Building Official certification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The examination will consist of rating your training and experience as contained on your application. It may also include a written test, an oral test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination will be designed to measure:
Knowledge of:- Codes and ordinances regulating the construction, alteration, installation and repair of heating, refrigeration, building, and electrical structures and systems
- Materials, methods and techniques involved in the building and trade professions; Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
Ability to:- Recognize faulty construction and unsafe conditions in new and existing structures
- Operate computers and use a variety of software
- Express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with owners, contractors, work associates and the general public
- Prepare clear and concise records and reports.
Qualifications
Open to all applicants who meet the following qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited vocational school, high school, or the equivalent AND a minimum of five (5) years of experience in building construction, or electrical installation, or heating and ventilation, or plumbing.
Licenses; Certifications; Special Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must possess and maintain Connecticut certification as an Assistant Building Official per the Office of Education and Management (“OEDM”).
Possession of an Electrical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Residential Building Inspector, Heating and Cooling Inspector or Construction Inspector license may be substituted for the Assistant Building Official certification provided the incumbent obtains the Connecticut Assistant Building Official certification within twenty-four (24) months of appointment and maintains certification thereafter.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office environment and in various community settings with travel to inspection sites. Incumbent is typically required to negotiate rough terrain, to lift up to 25 pounds; to work outdoors in all weather conditions; and to work in and around traffic and equipment.
Incumbents must be available for 24-hour emergency on-call duties on a rotational basis.
A COPY OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE AND REQUIRED LICENSE(S) AS MENTIONED ABOVE OR ABO CERTIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
A COPY OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
HARTFORD RESIDENCY PREFERRED: A completed CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION SHALL RESULT IN YOUR DISQUALIFICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
APPLICATIONS VIA FACSIMILE OR EMAIL ARE NOT ACCEPTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
Other Information
If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS WILL OCCUR THROUGH EMAIL, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
IN ADDITION TO YOUR INBOX, PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR JUNK AND SPAM EMAIL FOR ALL RECRUITMENT COMMUNICATION.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form along with a DD214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
- Newly hired full-time Inspector IIs who possess Connecticut certification as an Assistant Building Official or Building Official will be eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus, payable within the first 30 days of employment. An additional $5,000 retention bonus every six (6) months from date of appointment until 07/31/2026.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Hartford
Show moreHartford is the capital city of the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is located in Hartford County on the Connecticut River, north of the center of the state, 24 miles (39 km) south of Springfield, Massachusetts. Its 2006 population of 124,512 ranks Hartford as the state's second-largest city, after Bridgeport. New Haven, 40 miles (64 km) to the south, has a population nearly identical to that of Hartford. Greater Hartford is also the largest metro area in Connecticut and 45th largest in the country (2006 census estimate) with a metropolitan population of 1,188,841.
Nicknamed the "Insurance Capital of the World", Hartford houses many of the world's insurance company headquarters, and insurance remains the region's major industry. Almost 400 years old, Hartford is among the oldest cities in the United States, and following the American Civil War, Hartford took the mantle of the country's wealthiest city from New Orleans. In 1868, Mark Twain exclaimed: "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see, Hartford is the chief".
With a new convention center and hotel, a recently completed science center, the reclaimed riverfront, and an infusion of residential and commercial ventures in the city, Hartford has begun to attract new development, especially downtown, after years of relative stagnation. It is home to the nation's oldest public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum), the oldest public park (Bushnell Park), the oldest continuously published newspaper (The Hartford Courant), the second-oldest secondary school (Hartford Public), and until its recent closure, the sixth-oldest opera company in the nation (Connecticut Opera).
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