Building Code Trainer
Hartford, CT - USA
Job Summary
- Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hours) First Shift Monday - FridayHybrid (Telework/On-site)
- Location: Hartford CT
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
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- Professional growth and development opportunities
- A healthy work/life balance to all employees
- Developing and teaching our Building Code Pre-Licensure Training Programs (PLTP)
- Training potential Building Officials Assistant Building Officials Plan Review Techs Residential Building Inspectors Electrical Inspectors Construction Inspectors Plumbing Inspectors Mechanical Inspectors and Heating and Cooling Inspectors in the mechanics and application of the State Building Code
- Assisting with our career development continuing education seminars working on updating programs between adopted code cycles and developing and reviewing test bank items for credentialing exams
- Teach in OEDMs Pre-Licensure Training Programs (PLTP) for Building Code Officials as well as our career development continuing education programs
- Utilize existing expertise with one or more of the current model codes adopted under the Connecticut State Building Code in teaching comprehensive code overviews to classes of people with mixed levels of code experience notably the International Building Code International Residential Code Energy Efficiency Code National Electrical Code International Plumbing Code and others
- Work with OSFM and OSBI to ensure course and program content is up to date and aligns with any statements and code interpretations of those offices
- Serve as an internal subject matter expert to assist with developing new course programs and to assist with test and item review to ensure examinations are relevant accurate and up to date
- Assist with monitoring career development seminars located online as well as live across the state scheduled in the mornings and evenings for licensed and certified Fire and Building Code Officials
- Assist with writing and vetting new test bank items for use in Building Code Official licensing examinations
- Assist in the review of applications for outside credit to determine if the content is applicable to the roles and responsibilities of a licensed or certified code official
- Develop and serve as an instructor for new and pilot programs online trainings and courses required or recommended under various mandates or in partnership with other organizations
- Work with professional organizations to ensure our training programs meet the growing and changing needs of the code enforcement community
- Teach a mix of in-person and online courses working with both printed and digital training materials
- Load and unload heavy boxes of training materials AV equipment and supplies
- Set up and break down chairs and tables to prepare live training sites
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
- Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening unless otherwise specified.
- Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S. you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
- Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter resume transcripts diplomas performance reviews attendance records supervisory references licensure etc. at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
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- Prepares and conducts training courses;
- Assists in planning developing coordinating and evaluating comprehensive training programs;
- Conducts needs assessments;
- Develops course objectives curricula outlines and contents;
- Selects and develops training methods and materials;
- Researches learning material and resources;
- Monitors and evaluates training courses and participants progress;
- Provides technical assistance and consultation;
- Maintains records and prepares reports;
- Organizes and maintains a library of training materials;
- May conduct drills and exercises;
- Performs related duties as required.
- Knowledge of
- principles and techniques of training and staff development;
- education methods and techniques;
- Considerable
- interpersonal skills;
- oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to
- assess training needs and determine objectives;
- develop organize and conduct training courses;
- utilize computer software.
- College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelors degree.
- A Masters degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
- Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.
- Experience developing and delivering technical training programs in a blended learning environment.
- Knowledge of the Connecticut State Building Code including incorporated model codes and referenced standards.
- Experience applying the Connecticut State Building Code in a building official plans examiner inspector design professional or code instructor role.
- Experience with commercial and residential construction practices and requirements.
- Experience reviewing building construction documents for code compliance.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess specialized certifications for designated positions prior to appointment.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operators license.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.
Required Experience:
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About Company
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