Director Of Building And Housing Inspection This position performs complex technical and difficult administrative work overseeing and participating in the enforcement of building and housing codes as well as related work as required. Duties include planning, directing and participating in building and housing inspection, code enforcement and plan review activities; coordinating work with Town Manager and other departmental directors; staff supervision; preparing and maintaining appropriate records and files; and preparing reports. Works under the direction of the Town Manager. All department personnel are supervised. Examples of essential duties include planning, coordinating, supervising and participating in building, electrical, housing, mechanical and plumbing inspection activities with responsibility for enforcing the related laws, ordinances and codes; drafting and recommending plans for the implementation of building and housing inspection goals and objectives; reviewing building plans for compliance with applicable codes and issuing permits; conducting technical field inspections of new structures, renovations and additions to determine conformance with applicable codes; issuing permits and certificates of occupancy; reviewing, interpreting and implementing laws, ordinances, regulations, the State Building Code and the municipal Housing Code; inspecting demolition for safety and for conformance with requirements; directing the maintenance of a variety of records through clerical staff; compiling information and preparing a variety of reports; preparing the annual departmental budget; conferring with contractors, Town officials and the public to provide information and resolve complaints; coordinating, assigning, reviewing and overseeing workload of assigned staff; working with Town's attorney and other legal counsel as applicable in the enforcement of laws and regulations under the Department's purview; and performing related tasks as required. Knowledge of the principles and practices of building, electrical, housing, mechanical and plumbing code enforcement; building, construction, engineering and structural engineering principles and practices; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form; firmness and tact in enforcing codes and ordinances; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates; town, state and federal officials; architects, engineers, contractors and builders; and the general public. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, engineering, business or a related field, and extensive experience in building and housing codes enforcement and inspection work including considerable construction and design experience. Consideration may be given to equivalent experience and training. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of Connecticut. Connecticut certification as a Building Official. Work hours beyond the regularly scheduled work-week in order to attend emergency response, various commission, board and Council meetings may be required. Successful completion of the International Code Council (ICC) Building Inspector and Code Enforcement examinations is encouraged within two years of hire or appointment to the position. Incumbents must maintain all required licenses and certifications throughout their employment with the Town. Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. Incumbents in this class work in an office setting that is subject to frequent interruptions, substantial contact with the public and exposure to video display monitors on a daily basis. A physical examination may be required.
