Codes and Standards Committee (Dept. of Administrative Services)

Introduction

Are you an experienced residential remodeler of one or two-family homes or are a multifamily residential construction or conversion contractor? If so, we have a unique volunteer opportunity for you!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Codes and Standards Committee is looking to fill two (2) volunteer appointed seats to help shape the future of the Connecticut State Building and Fire Safety Codes per CT General Statute CGS § 29-251.

WHO WE ARE

The State Codes and Standards Committee is a *twenty-three member committee responsible for the adoption of a State Building Code based on a nationally recognized model building code and related activities. The committee members each contribute to code adoption through their representation of their respective areas, as well as doing the national model code review and revisions.

REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with CGS § 29-251, in order to be considered for this appointment, you must be a resident of the state and shall have had not less than ten years' practical experience in such member's profession or business (contractors experienced with multifamily residential construction, conversion or remodeling, or residential remodeling).

POSITION DETAILS

Members of the State Codes and Standards Committee meet monthly to review progress of building and fire safety code development efforts, updates on appeals against local and state code officials’ decisions and complaints about local building and fire code officials. Members also take part in meetings and work groups of the Codes Amendment Subcommittee, which is where detailed consideration of new State building and fire safety codes takes place. The subcommittee meetings are concentrated in approximately 18-months of a three-year code development cycle.

The Codes and Standards Committee members may also serve other functions, including serving on panels for appeal hearings and complaints, and in other groups such as the Building Code Training Council, Fire Code Training Council and the Fire Prevention Code Advisory Committee.  

The committee meets mostly virtually once a month and, during the development of new state codes, another once or twice a month. The Codes Amendment Subcommittee will meet to discuss and agree on what the next state codes should like and any adjustments to reflect the Connecticut specific needs.

*Updates to CGS § 29-251 via Public Act No. 24-71 can be found here.

Selection Plan

TO APPLY

• Interested applicants should click "Apply Online" below and follow the direction to create an account with the State of Connecticut or enter your credentials to login to your employment dashboard or sign up as a new user. 
• Applicants will be asked to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will provide us information on your specific interest and related experience.  

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

• At any point during this process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which supports their qualifications for this position.  These documents may include a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, references, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the hiring authority. 
• Applicants for boards, councils, and commissions that are fully staffed will be sorted and drawn from when vacancies arise.

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Technical questions regarding your application can be directed to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Questions related to these opportunities can be directed toFrank DeCusati at Frank.DeCusati@ct.gov.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least ten (10) years of experience in the construction of new buildings or conversion of existing buildings to form mid- to large-scale residential uses (Multifamily residential construction)
• At least ten (10) years of experience in the remodeling of residential properties, especially three-family and larger apartment buildings (Residential remodeling)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Appointed by the Commissioner of Administrative Services in accordance Section 29-251 of the Connecticut General Statutes and Public Act No. 24-71 the committee shall be composed of twenty-three members and be residents of the state. Each member, other than the public members, shall have had not less than ten years' practical experience in such member's profession or business. The committee shall adopt regulations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 governing the procedure of the committee. Members who fail to attend three consecutive meetings or fifty per cent of all meetings during a calendar year shall be deemed to have resigned. The committee may, within the limits of appropriations provided therefor, employ such assistants as may be necessary to conduct its business.

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.