Entry-Level Building Official
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Job Location:
New Hyde Park, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
M&J Engineering Inc. is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004 M&J has grown into diversified provider of engineering construction management construction inspection technology and environmental services to a broad range of clients including federal state and city/local agencies private owners architects engineers and contractors.
M&J Engineering is a leader in construction management and inspection ITS mechanical electrical wastewater water supply tunnel airport port marine/coastal environmental engineering and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.
M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity with the intent to further the Companys Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation pregnancy gender identity or expression age disability genetic information marital status citizenship status employment status veteran or military status or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.
The successful candidate will receive daily assignments and direction from the designated officials in participating municipalities state agencies and authorities. The candidate will exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment within an assigned area of responsibility and work is subject to evaluation based on performance. The candidate will also perform various aspects of building inspection and code enforcement processes for commercial and residential building construction of various designated use groups and construction type and other related duties as requested.
You may apply directly on this site or email resumes to
Responsibilities
- Plan review/documentation / physical agility / adaptability between municipalities
- Work with engineers architects trades people owners authorities having jurisdiction.
- Ability to think on ones feet.
- Ability to retrieve appropriate code sections and provide proper interpretation.
Qualifications
Building Official or Assistant Building Official licensing by the State of Connecticut or equivalent. (Depending on workload electrical or mechanical/plumbing certifications are good too. Also Fire Official). Trades licenses E-2 / P-X
Minimum of 3 years experience in residential or commercial building inspection
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Valid CT Drivers License
Preferred Qualifications:
College degree
Trades License
Skills:
Thorough knowledge understanding and ability in the application of the Connecticut Building Code planning and zoning and land use; proper knowledge of the use quality and strength of building materials; adequate knowledge of fire prevention best practices and fire protection systems; thorough knowledge of carpentry plumbing and structural work; proper knowledge of electrical distribution plumbing heating and cooling system installations; good knowledge of accepted trade practices regarding light ventilation accessibility and egress.
Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public; good ability to read and interpret complex blueprints drawings and specifications; good ability to enforce codes and regulations with firmness and tact; good ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to inspect projects and installations in various stages of progress.
Knowledge in the use of MS Office applications (Excel Word Outlook) Internet and permitting software. Adobe / bluebeam (plan review and comment).
Benefits
M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service safety risk management and loss prevention practices quality control teamwork and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work desire continuous improvement and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality employee-owned professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits including medical dental and eye insurance 401(k) retirement plan life insurance etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Construction Experience
- Facilities Management
- HVAC
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Construction Management
- Maintenance
- Quality Management
- Geometry
- Property Management
- Supervising Experience
- Commercial Cleaning
- Google Suite
