Building Construction Specialist 1 (40 Hour)

Overview

Inspect and review building construction projects to ensure code and safety compliance

Key Responsibilities

• plan review
• field inspection
• site evaluation
• technical reporting
• permit coordination
• construction inspection

Tasks

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

Requirements

• construction inspector
• building codes
• plan review
• computer software
• project management
• travel

What You Bring

-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). -Knowledge of -Considerable knowledge of principles, methods, materials and equipment used in building design and construction; -Experience with the State Building and Fire Safety Codes and industry standards, including plan review, plumbing and inspection of buildings -oral and written communication skills; -utilize computer software. -and ability to interpret contracting, zoning and building codes and related regulations; -Incumbents in this class will be required to travel. -Possession of any trade license, construction inspector, or any other inspector’s license -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. -Preferred candidates will be able to conduct field inspections of building construction and renovations -interpersonal skills; -Ability to -Experience in reading, understanding, interpreting, and applying municipal/state codes, rules, and regulations in conjunction with report writing -Considerable amount of travel within the state -Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. -Considerable ability to inspect and supervise construction work for compliance with plans and specifications; -Experience in documenting all efforts taken to ensure compliance with laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and ADA standards -Possession of a Building Official Certification, or Assistant Building Official or Plan Review Licensure -Experience managing multiple diverse projects of varying scale

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Benefits

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

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