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Building And Fire Safety Inspector 1 (40 Hour)

Recruitment # 251017-1240FT-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 10/28/2025 12:00:00 PM

Salary $74,010.00 - $94,869.00/year (Individuals new to state service start at minimum of the pay plan

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 11/14/2025 11:59:00 PM

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+ Introduction

The State of Connecticut Military Department (CTMD) (https://portal.ct.gov/MIL) is accepting applications for a Building and Fire Safety Inspector 1 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1240FT&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) (Purchasing) position at the Governor William A. O'Neill Armory, located in Hartford, CT.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunities

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees

+ Dedicated employee parking

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

+ Full-time, First-shift; Monday - Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

+ 40 hours per week (80 hour bi-weekly schedule)

+ Conveniently located close to downtown, with easy access to interstates

+ In-state travel will be required. See DAS General Letter 115 (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/das/fleet-operations/das-gl-115.pdf) (requiring a valid driver's license)

+ Successful completion of a federal background investigation will be required before individuals are certified for permanent appointment to the position.

ABOUT US: We are a unique dual-status agency, having both federal and state missions. The CTMD’S primary public responsibilities are:

(1) To support the CT National Guard enabling the National Guard to provide ready units for Federal or State requirements;

(2) To train, resource and coordinate state emergency response assets, and;

(3) To plan for and protect citizens and their property in times of war, terrorism, invasion, rebellion, riot or disaster.

The Connecticut Military Department (CTMD) is committed to conducting military operations in an environmentally friendly manner and will continue to perform its mission while looking for new ways to reduce pollution-generating activities and to preserve and enhance all of its valuable training lands.

NOTE: This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

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.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , 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.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations : For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note : The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note : This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Human Resources at [email protected].

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Administrative Services and Public Health and the Military Department this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in conducting plan reviews and inspections of facilities for compliance with construction, fire safety and other applicable codes and regulations.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Performs on-site inspection surveys of a variety of facilities;

+ Reviews documentation, inspects, gathers data and evaluates building interior, exterior, site conditions, building systems and life safety equipment;

+ Tests required emergency systems;

+ Consults with facility administrators regarding building, fire and health safety code requirements and corrective measures;

+ Completes federal and state inspection forms;

+ Writes citations, narrative reports and other documentation or correspondence as required;

+ Prepares and presents documentation for conferences, meetings and hearings;

+ Responds to complaints regarding physical plant or fire safety;

+ Investigates causes of fires;

+ Reviews facility related plans and specifications;

+ May conduct site inspection and feasibility studies for location, renovation or conversion of facilities;

+ May review facility plans and provide advice to architects, engineers, providers and contractors concerning code compliance;

+ May conduct in-service training of department staff and other state agencies as required;

+ Coordinates and schedules contractors for repair, inspection, and maintenance of facility alarm and fire protection systems

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Knowledge of

+ principles, practices and methods of building design, construction and systems;

+ building, health and fire safety codes and standard tests for fire rating;

+ building materials and equipment;

+ health facility building requirements;

+ Skills

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability to

+ inspect buildings and interpret codes;

+ review plans and specifications in relation to code compliance;

+ utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in building design, engineering, construction or inspection including demonstrated experience in reviewing plans and specifications for code compliance for large scale building projects.

NOTE: Large scale building projects are interpreted as buildings exceeding 12,000 square feet in size and more than one story in height not including apartment buildings and single family residences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in architecture, architectural, mechanical, civil, structural or electrical engineering or building construction or related courses in fire technology, fire and life safety systems design or a related discipline 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 Bachelor's degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to individuals with the following certifications:

+ Office of State Fire Marshal Safety Code Inspector Certification

+ Office of State Fire Marshal Hazardous Materials Inspector Pre Certification

+ Office of State Fire Marshal Fire Investigator Pre Certification

+ Commission on Fire Prevention and Control Safety Officer Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Office of State Fire Marshal Fire Investigation School

+ FEMA Incident Safety Officer Course

+ DHS Hazmat Technician Course

+ Commission on Fire Prevention and Control Elevator Emergencies Course

+ Commission on Fire Prevention and Control Public Fire and Life Safety Educator Course

+ Proven experience with Military facility building requirements

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including certification by the State Fire Marshal as a Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector, Hazardous Materials Inspector or to successfully complete the first program offered after appointment.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to complete ninety (90) hours of job related continuing education every three (3) years in accordance with Section 29-298(a) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from exposure to building construction sites, fire scenes or structural failure environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year-round weather conditions.

Conclusion

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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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