Demolition and Crane Operations Inspector(Hybrid)

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Real Estate and Construction Services Division (RECS), Division of Regulatory Compliance, is currently accepting applications for the position of Demolition and Crane Operations Inspector, in Hartford, CT. RECS is charged with state building and fire plan review, inspections, and construction.

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THE ROLE

As a Demolition and Crane Operations Inspector, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety and compliance of crane operations and demolition activities. Responsibilities of the Demolition and Crane Operations Inspector include: 

Crane Operations: 

• Administer the crane operation licensing program, including reviewing applications, conducting written examinations, and evaluating practical examinations for crane operators;
• Serve as administrative staff for the crane board and inspect work sites for crane operator licenses;
• Collaborate with federal OSHA agents to investigate accidents involving cranes that result in bodily injury or substantial monetary damage;
• Gather information and write detailed reports, and testify at hearings and in court as necessary;
• Assign and review the work of clerical staff, ensuring flawless execution of administrative tasks.

Demolition:

• Conduct field inspections of demolition sites to ensure compliance with state codes and check for certification;
• Provide technical assistance to local officials and support them in enforcing demolition codes
• Investigate and address complaints related to demolition activities;
• Gather information, compile comprehensive reports, and testify at hearings and in court when required;
• Administer the demolition operation licensing program, reviewing applications and ensuring compliance.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Monday through Friday schedule.
• Hybrid/telework opportunities available, combination of in office and telework
• Location: 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT

ABOUT US

Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is a state agency whose mission is to provide efficient and effective administrative services to state agencies,departments, and other governmental entities. DAS leads procurement, information technology, human resources, and other administrative functions.

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Selection Plan

To Apply:

• In order to be considered for this job opening you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.
• The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 individual listed on this job posting. 
• Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
• Please 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.
• All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.  

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Important Information After You Apply:

• This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
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• Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
• Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.
• 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 which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

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Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jasmyn Raymond, at Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov. 

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of the State Fire Marshal this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the certification and inspection program for demolition contractors and the licensure and inspection program for crane operations and registration.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

DEMOLITION

• Conducts field inspections of demolition sites to ensure conformance with state codes; 
• Checks for certification; 
• Provides technical assistance to local officials and assists them in enforcing demolition codes; 
• Investigates complaints; 
• Gathers information and writes reports; 
• Testifies at hearings and in court; 
• Performs related duties as required.

CRANE OPERATIONS

• Administers crane operation licensing program; 
• Reviews applications; 
• Administers written examination; 
• Conducts and evaluates practical examinations for crane operators; 
• Serves as administrative staff to Crane Board; 
• Inspects work sites for crane operator licenses; 
• Investigates, along with federal OSHA agents, accidents involving a crane where there is bodily injury or substantial monetary damage; 
• Gathers information and writes reports; 
• Testifies at hearings and in court; 
• Assigns and reviews work of clerical staff; 
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of
  • mechanical and explosive demolition procedures; 
  • crane operations and maintenance;  
  • relevant state laws and regulations;  
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills;  
  • oral and written communication skills;  
• Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience as a supervisor for a large demolition company OR as a certified Class A demolition contractor including extensive experience in crane operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

A crane operator's license may be substituted for the experience in crane operations only.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CT licensed Crane Operator 
• Class A Demolition Contractor 
• Experience with computer software including E-License
• Knowledge of Crane & Demolition Statutes

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

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.