Salary: $102,178.00 - $125,924.00 AnnuallyLocation : Town Hall - Simsbury, CTJob Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)Job Number: 240729Department: Planning and Land Use DepartmentOpening Date: 07/29/2024Closing Date: ContinuousSummaryPOSITION DESCRIPTION:Under the general supervision of the Director of Community Planning and Development, performs complex administrative and technical work including interpretation and enforcement of the State Building Code and operation of the Building Department. This is a very responsible administrative position. Position Description and Job FunctionsESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Drafts and recommends policy to the Director of Community Planning and Development and plans for the implementation of building department procedures.
- Trains and supervises departmental personnel in building department procedures.
- Assists in personal actions including review and evaluation, and administration of progressive disciplinary actions.
- Reviews and approves construction plans and specifications and performs inspections for conformance with the State Building Code. Advises on corrective action as needed.
- Reviews, interprets, enforces and implements applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and the State Building Code.
- Issues building permits, Interprets applicable codes, and assigns work to ensure efficient operation of the Building Department and maintain a high level of customer service.
- Directs the maintenance of a variety of records through professional and clerical staff. Compiles information and prepares a variety of reports as directed.
- Confers with contractors, town officials, property owners, and the general public to provide information and resolve problems and address complaints.
- Coordinates review of permit applications with other Town departments and appropriate agencies.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Thorough knowledge of the modern theories, principles, and practices of property evaluation and assessment.
- Thorough knowledge of, and the ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulation governing the valuation, assessment, and exemption of real and personal property.
- Thorough knowledge of data processing techniques and applications in valuation and assessment administration.
- Knowledge of the Statutory Requirements of the Assessor's Office.
- Knowledge of local property values and construction costs.
- Ability to obtain and analyze data affecting property value and to make impartial and consistent estimates based on such data.
- Ability to plan and prioritize department operations to meet established statutory deadlines.
- Ability to identify and explain data processing needs.
- Ability to initiate, organize and implement municipal assessment programs.
- Ability to deal effectively with Town and State officials, agents, appraisers, attorney and the general public.
- Ability to Assign, train and supervise clerical staff.
- Ability to prepare an operating budget for a department.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- May be assigned special projects and duties related to the responsibilities of the Department of Community Planning and Development.
Conditions and QualificationsREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to examine and make recommendations on plans submitted for approval.
- Working knowledge of building construction materials and the principles, practices, and methods of building design.
- Thorough knowledge of applicable codes, referenced standards, and other regulations.
- Considerable knowledge of State Building Code, its supplements and other applications regulations.
- Ability to apply state and federal laws, Town ordinance, departmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations to determine necessary action.
- Ability to digest, review and disseminate large quantities of information to the proper authorities.
- Ability to handle and process high volume of paperwork accurately and efficiently.
- Ability to operate data and word processing equipment.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
- Ability to interpret plan specifications and a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
- Ability to monitor new issues and techniques appropriate to the construction field.
- Knowledge of land records and other related legal documents.
- Ability to use computer terminal to access, process and retrieve information contained in file records and computer databases.
- Knowledge and ability in computer applications for data management, planning analysis and report preparation.
- Knowledge and ability to analyze problems and to develop and implement programs and activities to address these problems.
- Ability to assign, train and supervise office staff.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to greet the public and offer assistance.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Town officials, staff, advisory boards and participants in the development process.
- Ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of others.
REQUIRED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Ability to sit/ stand/ remain continuously for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to perform gross body coordination and perform tasks that require hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to see objects closely as in reading a map.
- Ability to hear normal sounds with some background noise and to communicate effectively.
- Ability to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption.
- Ability to attend to task/ function for more than 60 minutes at a time.
- Ability to remember multiple tasks/ assignments given to self and others over long periods of time.
- Ability to work in office setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.
- Exposure to video display terminals on a daily basis.
- Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines and changing priorities and conditions.
- Ability to file letters, correspondence, reports, etc. in file cabinet drawers ranging from 1 to 7' from the floor.
- Ability to move throughout Town Hall and other Town buildings and sites.
- Ability to work in poor weather conditions including heat, cold rain or snow.
- Ability to access and reach difficult places and varied terrain for inspection purposes.
- Ability to carry reports and office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to get into and out of automobile.
- Ability to utilize and access overhead cabinet storage space.
- Ability to physically inspect construction activities.
- Ability to walk distances over one mile on terrain under construction or underdeveloped.
- Ability to work in variable weather conditions for long periods of time.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of an Associates Degree in a technical field involving construction or related practices, or graduation from a vocational and technical school with five years construction and supervisory experience as described in Section 29-261 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.The Town of Simsbury offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. New employees have access to:
- Health Insurance (Choice of High Deductible Health Plan or HMO)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance (up to 2x salary)
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Retirement Pension Plan or Optional Defined Contribution Plan
- Retiree Health & Dental Insurance
- 457 Retirement Savings Plan
- 3 Weeks of Vacation per Year
- 12 Paid Holidays plus 4 Floating Holidays/Personal Days
Please consult the for additional details on the terms of the benefits referenced above.01 Are you a certified State of Connecticut Building Officials License?
02 Do you have experience in a municipal building department?
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