TOWN OF STONINGTON 

POSITION VACANCY

PART-TIME ASSISTANT BUILDING OFFICIAL (21 hrs/week)

Part-time, union, hourly, eligible for prorated PTO

Current Hourly Rate: $36.74 - $49.72

Hourly Rate as of 7/1/26: $37.48 - $51.21

(Hourly Rate commensurate with experience)

Under the direct supervision of the Building Official, this highly responsible position involves complex, technical work in assisting the Building Official in administering and enforcing building and related codes.  Work involves responsibility for planning, coordinating, and performing a comprehensive building advisory, inspection, and enforcement program which requires thorough knowledge of the State Building Codes and Statutes, town building ordinances, and regulations related to fire, safety and health including inspections of well systems. This position requires independent judgment and initiative.

The education, experience and training required would generally be acquired with Graduation from a college or university with major course work in civil or structural engineering, architecture, construction science, or related field; six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction trades; or any equivalent combination of training and experience  Certification by the State of Connecticut as an Assistant Building Official in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes 29-261 and 29-262 preferred; if not currently certified, must obtain certification within 6 months of hire date. Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License required.

The Town of Stonington conducts a criminal background and drug test as part of the hiring process.

Please visit www.stonington-ct.gov/administrative-services to review the complete job description.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

A letter of interest AND resume with Employment Application MUST be submitted in one the of 3 ways listed below:

MAILED OR HAND DELIVERED to Administrative Services Department, Stonington Town Hall, 152 Elm Street, Stonington, CT 

PUT IN THE DROP BOX AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS AT STONINGTON TOWN HALL

EMAILED to Jobs@stonington-ct.gov – with a PDF attachment and the subject line should read “Part-Time Assistant Building Official” 

Position will remain open until filled with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.