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Assistant Building Official - New Canaan, Connecticut

Yankee Chronicler

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Residential/Assistant Building Inspector​

Full Time Non Union
New Canaan, CT, US
2 days agoRequisition ID: 1143

Salary Range: $109,000.00 To $116,000.00 Annually
RESIDENTIAL/ASSISTANT BUILDING INSPECTOR

Position requires skills and knowledge generally acquired with graduation from high school, vocational school, or completion of apprenticeship training program in a construction skill and three to five years experience as a Residential Building Inspector. Must have Residential Building Official certification and a valid Driver’s License. Ideal applicant will provide a high quality of consistent service to the engineering, architectural and construction community and other citizens through enforcement and application of building codes, special use permits and other town ordinances. An Electrical background is preferred but not mandatory. The individual will inspect construction, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work, as assigned; analyze and evaluate building plans, including location, design materials, construction methods, and health and safety measures of residential projects; perform field inspections of construction work to assure compliance with code and regulations; and assist public to modify building plans or to take corrective action to comply with code and/or regulations.

Background investigation required. Salary range is $109,000 – $116,000 depending on qualifications. Equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. Complete the online application which can be found at www.newcanaan.info under Departments then Human Resources and click on Job Opportunities. Attach a cover letter and resume with at least three references. The position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is selected.
 
Yankee Chronicler said:
Must have Residential Building Official certification
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Is the RBO a State of Connecticut certification?

The population is 20,000 with a municipal budget of $181M. It seems odd that there would be a Residential Assistant Building Inspector. More likely it is a one man show.
 
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jar546 said:
Not if you want it done right.
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I had a city of 45,000 working for LA County B/S.

A little town less than half the size would be a cake walk, I'm talking two hour lunches.
 
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ICE said:
I had a city of 45,000 working for LA County B/S. I was the permit clerk plan checker for every small project and the inspector. I did it for five long years. There was another employee that was in charge except that within a month of my arrival he was in the wind. He came in every few days to do the deposit. I went for weeks without seeing him. So I guess I was in charge.

The things is, the County management were fully aware of his absence. Towards the end of my time there, I was asking for help. When help didn't arrive I asked to transfer. The bastards said, "We can't move you, you are the one holding it all together."

That was my first five years as an inspector. I didn't have time to stop for lunch and was on the run constantly. I was writing corrections on my way to the next inspection. That drove people crazy.

I came away from that stint with a reputation. What I didn't know was that the guy that did the deposits was stealing a lot of money. He had been assigned to that city for 15 years prior to me showing up. When he discovered my talent he went off the deep end.

A little town less than half the size would be a cake walk, I'm talking two hour lunches.
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Well, we all know LA doesn't care if the job gets done...
 
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