Building Inspector

JOB SUMMARY

The Fire Marshal, Building Inspector & Security Technology Office at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, is seeking an Assistant Building Inspection & Compliance Official or a Building Inspection & Compliance Official to support the Department with building code compliance. Reporting to the Building Official Supervisor, this position provides service to units at the University of Connecticut. This position serves as a primary resource for UConn project managers and outside contractors regarding all building code compliance questions, concerns, and inspections. Enforces the CT building codes and statutes for all new, non-threshold construction and renovation of existing buildings. Responsible for issuing the certificate of occupancy, affirming that a building is suitable to occupy.

This position will be hired at either the Assistant Building Inspection & Compliance Official classification or the Building Inspection & Compliance Official classification, dependent upon the incumbents experience, skills, abilities, and training as determined by the University. The Assistant Building Inspection and Compliance Official serves as an entry-level or early career professional who will work under more direct supervision and will serve as a resource, providing general technical advice. The Building Inspection & Compliance Official serves as a seasoned professional who performs duties more independently under direction and serves as a primary resource and authority on State and University building and fire code and statute compliance. The Building Inspection & Compliance Official will also be expected to handle more complex and unique situations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves under the direction of the Building Official Supervisor as a valuable resource on University building code and statute compliance.
• Works collaboratively with various building project stakeholders, including project managers and architects, to review construction documents and plans.
• Determines the necessity of design modifications in consultation with architects, project engineers, and construction personnel to avoid timeline delays.
• Assists the supervisor in coordinating with design professionals, project managers, consultants, and contractors on optimal design strategies that would achieve building and fire code compliance.
• Attends project meetings with UConn project managers and contractors. Provides advice on needed inspections based on the current work being performed.
• Enforces the CT building codes and statutes by performing field inspections of ongoing work and tracking both routine and unique non-compliant issues through resolution.
• Closes out construction projects. Reviews submitted documents, conducts final inspections, and reviews building code requirements. Issues certificates of occupancy based on building inspections for code compliance.
• Possesses the authority to stop construction projects at any stage due to non-compliance.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At the Assistant Building Inspection & Compliance Official level:
  • Possess and retain Assistant Building Official licensure from the State of Connecticut and four years of commercial construction experience, including one year as a licensed Assistant Building Official, OR
  • Possess and retain Assistant Building Official licensure from the State of Connecticut, an Associate's degree or completion of technical courses in construction, building, and/or fire codes or inspection principles, and one year as a licensed Assistant Building Official.
• At the Building Inspection & Compliance Official level:
  • Possess and retain Building Official licensure from the State of Connecticut and eight years of commercial construction experience, including three years as a licensed Building Official, OR
  • Possess and retain Building Official licensure from the State of Connecticut, an Associate's degree or completion of technical courses in construction, building, and/or fire codes or inspection principles, and six years of commercial construction experience, including two years as licensed Building Official.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in building design and construction.
• Experience with building codes, fire safety standards, and major trade areas relative to building construction and maintenance.
• Understanding of basic engineering and architectural principles.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position. The University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at , Staff Positions, Search #499113 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on September 8, 2025.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at .

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employees unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.