Assistant Building Official - Part-Time

Town of Mansfield/Mansfield Board of Education, CT; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Town of Mansfield is seeking two part-time Assistant Building Officials to perform complex building and housing code enforcement work at the Audrey Beck Municipal Building in Mansfield, CT. Positions report to the Director and may supervise staff as assigned.

The selected candidates must be licensed as Assistant Building Officials at hire and hold a valid driver’s license. They will work about 19 hours per week, with potential evening, holiday, or weekend duties during emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience in building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical inspections.
• Must be licensed as an Assistant Building Official at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex, professional, and technical work in building and housing code enforcement.
• May supervise staff as assigned.
• Serve as Acting Director in the Director's absence.
• Occasionally respond to emergencies requiring a Building Official; may require evening/weekend work.

Skills

Building inspection

Code enforcement

Public safety

Licensing

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Assistant Building Official license

Job description

Town of Mansfield

Position Announcement

Assistant Building Official – Building and Housing Inspection Department

The Opportunity

The Town of Mansfield is seeking two part-time Assistant Building Officials to perform complex, professional, and technical work in the administration of building and housing code enforcement activities, as well as other code enforcement activities as assigned. These positions serve as Acting Director of Building and Housing Inspection in the Director's absence, as assigned, and may supervise professional, technical, and clerical staff as assigned. Positions report to the Director of Building and Housing Inspection.

About Us

The Building and Housing Department enforces the Connecticut State Building code, Mansfield Housing code and associated Town ordinances. The codes are designed to protect public safety, provide safe and sanitary housing and to ensure minimum standards are met within the built environment. The Department works with citizens, tenants, landlords, contractors, design professionals and other stakeholders as needed to assist them in meeting and maintaining the goals of the various regulations within our purview. We also work regularly with legal representation to achieve compliance.

Mansfield, with a population of approximately 26,000, is located in the Northeastern portion of the state, better known as Connecticut's Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor. Home to the University of Connecticut, Mansfield offers the unique blend of urban (Downtown Storrs - www.mansfieldmdp.org ), suburban, and rural living in a university setting. Mansfield has a variety of cultural and educational offerings, as well as an abundance of natural resources ideal for activities such as hiking, cycling, and kayaking. Mansfield is a Council-Manager form of government, with the Town Manager serving as the Chief Executive Officer responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Town.

Total Compensation

The hourly range is $40.27 /hr - $52.34/hr. H iring rate of pay will depend upon the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. These are part-time positions with two positions available. There are no benefits associated with this part-time position.

Work Schedule & Location

The selected candidate will be scheduled for 19 hours per week, with flexible work week. The selected candidate will occasionally be required to perform evening, holiday, or weekend work when responding to emergencies that require a Building Official.

The work location is the Audrey Beck Municipal Building, 4 South Eagleville Road.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and inspection work. Consideration will be given to equivalent experience, education, and training.

The selected candidate much be a licensed Assistant Building Official at time of hire or appointment to the position. Candidates are required to possess a valid driver's license. Incumbents must maintain their required licensures during the course of their employment with the Town.

The Town of Mansfield is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider with a deep commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and welcomingin its workforce. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Town when necessary.