Building Construction Specialist 1 (40 Hour)

Overview

Inspect and review building construction projects for code compliance and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• permit coordination
• plan review
• code compliance
• construction inspection
• technical reporting
• liaison

Tasks

-Assists and coordinates with receipt of state permits and certifications related to construction projects; -read and interpret building plans and specifications; -Assists with technical feasibility determination; -Consults with in-house staff, other agencies, architects, engineers, construction personnel and local building code enforcement officials on problems encountered; -Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with agency and industry requirements; -Assists in consultant and construction management duties for agency; -Reviews payment applications for consistency with project budget and project progress; -Inspects methods and quality of workmanship including performance and observation of testing of construction materials; -Evaluates site conditions for construction safety including observation of soil, rock, ledge, water and other local conditions; -May perform limited code compliance plan review; -Reviews and evaluates schedules of values and payments to contractors; -Evaluates field work for adherence to contract documents and/or codes and national standards; -Prepares technical reports of field conditions; -Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. -Prepares specifications and construction costs; -Reviews shop drawings and proposed changes to approved building plans; -Serves as liaison with state and local housing officials; -Reviews bids and quotes; -May assist in preparation and presentation of education programs mandated by statute to local code enforcement officials, state agencies and professional organizations; -Assists in preparation of proposals for professional services; -May testify at administrative hearings or in state and federal courts of law; -Conducts field visits of proposed projects with applicants; -Determines necessity for specification and design changes and makes recommendations; -Provides technical advice to in-house staff and public or private organizations regarding building projects as required; -Inspects all phases of construction and building rehabilitation or improvements for compliance with building codes, departmental regulations and/or statutory requirements;

Requirements

• building code
• building certification
• construction inspection
• project management
• computer software
• driver's license

What You Bring

-Experience with the State Building and Fire Safety Codes and industry standards, including plan review, plumbing and inspection of buildings -Possession of a Building Official Certification, or Assistant Building Official or Plan Review Licensure -Incumbents in this class will be required to travel. -oral and written communication skills; -Experience in documenting all efforts taken to ensure compliance with laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and ADA standards -Considerable amount of travel within the state -Experience managing multiple diverse projects of varying scale -Considerable ability to inspect and supervise construction work for compliance with plans and specifications; -Ability to -Preferred candidates will be able to conduct field inspections of building construction and renovations -Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. -Considerable knowledge of principles, methods, materials and equipment used in building design and construction; -utilize computer software. -and ability to interpret contracting, zoning and building codes and related regulations; -Possession of any trade license, construction inspector, or any other inspector’s license -Experience in reading, understanding, interpreting, and applying municipal/state codes, rules, and regulations in conjunction with report writing -Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). -Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or obtain a license as a Construction Inspector or a higher license category within six (6) months of appointment. -interpersonal skills; -Knowledge of

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Benefits

-Professional growth and development opportunities. -Full Time, 40 Hours per week -A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

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