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The Town of Manchester is a vibrant and diverse community with an array of public services that reflect a set of values shared by its residents and leaders committed to bringing Manchester into the 21st century as an up-and-coming community that cares about its residents, its children, its schools and parks, its roads and utilities, and the health and safety of the Manchester Community. Under the direction of the Customer Service Manager or designee, performs technical work in conjunction with the Town's Cross Connection Control, Industrial Pretreatment, Aquifer Protection, and Water Supply Data Programs in accordance with federal, state or local regulations.

<h2>Job Description</h2>NATURE OF WORKUnder the direction of the Customer Service Manager or designee, performs technical work in conjunction with the Town's Cross Connection Control, Industrial Pretreatment, Aquifer Protection, and Water Supply Data Programs in accordance with federal, state or local regulations.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPerforms an annual cross-connection survey as required by the Public Health Code 19-13-B102(f) or any amendments thereof, on all customers that meet the criteria established by the Code, or as instructed.Performs certified tests on RPD (Reduced Pressure Device) devices installed within the water system.Establishes, performs and maintains an industrial pretreatment program in the Town of Manchester in compliance with regulations of the State Department of Environmental Protection.Establishes, performs and maintains the Fats, Oils, & Grease (F.O.G.) program in the Town of Manchester in compliance with regulations of the State Department of Environmental Protection.Submits annual reports to appropriate State agencies of the findings of these programs / surveys.Makes referrals to appropriate local or State Health Departments or State Departments of Environmental Protection of potentially hazardous conditions. Provides follow-up for remedial actions.Acts as a liaison between the utility and state and local departments on environmental issues.Prepares and maintains records as required under OSHA Hazard Communication Standards and under SARA Title III (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act).Takes samples in reference to sanitary inspection or programs. Performs sanitary field inspection of reservoir, aquifer and / or industrial, commercial or residential establishments; Compiles and prepares hydrologic data on reservoirs, wells or precipitation for submission of periodic reports to the State.Prepares and oversees emergency plans for watershed and aquifer protection.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONSOversees and issues Watershed Use permits. May perform sanitary surveys of aquifer and watershed lands as needed.Acts as Hazardous Material Spill Liaison during spill events that may endanger sources of water supply and acts as Conservation Officer during drought conditions.Performs other duties as assigned.DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLSKnowledge of public health codes as they relate to watershed and aquifer source protection, surveillance and pollution abatement programs and cross-connection studies.Knowledge of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.Ability to compile scientific data and organize it in a logical sequence for reports and recommendations.Knowledge of chemistry and bacteriology, particularly as applied to the analysis of water. Knowledge of water utility operations and watershed and aquifer management and maintenance.Knowledge of SARA Title III and OSHA Hazard Communication Standards. Knowledge of the theory and practical applications of cross-connection control and cross-connection control devices as well as industrial pretreatment and industrial waste treatment technology.Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with the general public and fellow employees and to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.General knowledge of computer use and ability to learn current computerized record-keeping systems.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT/ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONSMust be mobile and able to perform simple manipulative skills which require arm-hand steadiness. Able to see objects far away, as in driving, and closely, as in reading reports. Able to hear normal sounds with some background noise and to communicate through human speech.Able to concentrate on fine detail with little interruption. Needs to attend to a task function for 45–60 minutes at a time. Able to understand and relate to specific ideas, generally several at a time. Able to remember multiple tasks / assignments given to self and others over long periods of time.Ability to get along with co-workers, supervisors, customers and the public at large.Exposure to seasonal conditions in outside weather.MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEA Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences or related field and one (1) year's related experience in a water utility. Ability to obtain a State of Connecticut certification as a Backflow Preventer Tester and a Cross Connection Survey Inspector within one (1) year of initial employment. Must possess a valid State of Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license. Suitable experience may be substituted for educational attainment if deemed appropriate by the General Manager or his designee. (THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS ILLUSTRATIVE. IT IS INTENDED AS A GUIDE FOR PERSONNEL ACTIONS AND MUST NOT BE TAKEN AS A COMPLETE ITEMIZING OF ALL FACETS OF ANY JOB.)<h2>Company Description</h2>The Town of Manchester is a vibrant and diverse community with an array of public services that reflect a set of values shared by its residents and leaders committed to bringing Manchester into the 21st century as an up-and-coming community that cares about its residents, its children, its schools and parks, its roads and utilities, and the health and safety of the Manchester Community.Town of Manchester’s employees are essential to the town’s ability to provide quality services to the community. It is our goal to attract a diverse, and well-qualified workforce that are representative of our residents to bring their experience and expertise to join our team. Come take a look at what is happening in the Town of Manchester <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@manchestercttown" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@manchestercttown</a><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>Medical Insurance</li><li>Dental Insurance</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Voluntary Vision Insurance</li><li>14-Paid Holidays</li><li>Alternative Workweek Schedule Eligible</li><li>Sick Time</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Paid Parental Leave</li><li>Defined Contribution Plan with 6% employer match</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement & loan repayment assistance</li><li>Access to fitness center</li><li>The Town of Manchester is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.</li></ul>

Town of Manchester

Environmental Technician

Analysis Skills

Bacteriology

Chemistry

Communication Skills

Community and Social Services

Conservation

Customer Service Management

Data Collection

Emergency Planning

Environmental Issues

Environmental Sciences

Fitness

Hazardous Materials/Substances

Hydrology

Multitasking

OSHA

Public Health

Record Keeping

Regulatory Compliance

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

State Laws and Regulations

Stormwater Management

Surveillance

Systems Administration/Management

Technical/Engineering Design

Testing

Training/Teaching

Waste Treatment

Water Supply

Water Utility

Keldair HR

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The position is responsible to assist the Multifamily Department by serving as a part of the Architectural & Construction Services team in the review of funding and LIHTC applications with a focus on the review of construction costs, environmental reports, and environmental remediation/abatement, capital needs assessments, threshold requirements such as planning and zoning approvals, state and/or Federal historic preservation, and architectural design and construction drawings and specifications for proposed new construction and rehabilitation projects, including the review of capital improvements of existing properties in the CHFA and SSHP portfolio. Bachelor of Architecture degree and an Architect's license issued by the State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection Architectural Licensing Board is preferred; a minimum of five years' experience in Multifamily housing architectural design and construction, or similar housing or design experience is preferred.

Architectural Design Reviewer 2ABOUT THE CONNECTICUT HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY:Connecticut Housing Finance Authority ("CHFA") is a self-funded, quasi-public organization. Its mission is to alleviate the shortage of housing for low- and moderate-income families and persons in the state of Connecticut ("State") and, when appropriate, to promote or maintain the economic development of the State through employer-assisted housing efforts. CHFA is a mission-driven leader in creating affordable housing opportunities for families and individuals in Connecticut. We believe in the power of the diverse and inclusive communities we serve. We provide a challenging, progressive, and supportive environment that encourages and promotes employee development. We offer competitive salaries; tuition reimbursement; 457 deferred compensation, state-sponsored pension plan, comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability plan, paid vacation, sick, and holidays, hybrid work schedule, ongoing training, career development, and, if qualified, employee may be eligible for student loan forgiveness under Federal Loan assistance program.ABOUT THE POSITION:The position is responsible to assist the Multifamily Department by serving as a part of the Architectural & Construction Services team in the review of funding and LIHTC applications with a focus on the review of construction costs, environmental reports, and environmental remediation/abatement, capital needs assessments, threshold requirements such as planning and zoning approvals, state and/or Federal historic preservation, and architectural design and construction drawings and specifications for proposed new construction and rehabilitation projects, including the review of capital improvements of existing properties in the CHFA and SSHP portfolio. Review and ensure all proposed construction costs for projects financed by CHFA or with LIHTC are acceptable, accurate, and within published CHFA Standards. The position will impact the production of increasing and/or improving the inventory of safe, healthy, and quality multifamily affordable housing units within the State of Connecticut.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Receives direction from the Senior Program Officer or a position of a higher grade.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:None.POSITION SUMMARY<ul style="text-align:justify"><li>After completion of construction, review CPA certified construction cost information to determine the amount of construction costs that will be recognized by CHFA in the Contractor's Cost Certification Process. </li><li>Review construction documents and compare proposed hard costs against industry cost data and comparable developments in CHFA's portfolio. Conduct division line item and per square foot construction cost analysis on all development proposals. Pre-screen development cost proposals prior to and during the loan application process. </li><li>Review and evaluate applications and construction documents related to Sustainable Design Measures as outlined in the CHFA Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) and conduct analysis and provide feedback on the proposed design and energy efficiency measures. Review hard and soft costs related to these energy efficient measures and oversight including measurement, verification, commissioning, and certification, and evaluate these costs for adequacy and reasonableness given the measures proposed.</li><li>Review contract and other legal documents related to the design and construction for both initial and final Closings. Review Capital Needs Assessments to determine if the scope of proposed work is reasonable for adaptive reuse and rehabilitation projects, and that the proposed budget is adequate to cover the proposed items of work. Confer with asset managers, underwriters, Legal, and other assigned CHFA staff. </li><li>Responsible for performing environmental in-house reviews and review the deficiency reports of Phase I, II and III Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), and Hazardous Materials Building Surveys from third-party environmental consultants. Participate in the reviews related to HUD Risk Share program 24 CFR Part 58 Environmental Review Process. </li><li>Oversee contact with consultants for formal Third-Party Environmental Review per CHFA Procedures. Provide consultants with necessary documents from developer, request proposal, review and approve fee proposal, and submit invoices for payment.</li><li>Review and evaluate monthly construction payment requisitions, change order requests, and review field observation reports and all associated invoices for all assigned projects. </li><li>Consult with CHFA's field observer, external architect, and owner regarding any discrepancies that may arise. </li><li>Other tasks as assigned.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Bachelor of Architecture degree and an Architect's license issued by the State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection Architectural Licensing Board is preferred; a minimum of five years' experience in Multifamily housing architectural design and construction, or similar housing or design experience is preferred. Continuing education/professional development with a minimum of twelve CEU's annually is required. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:Requires the ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings and specifications, and respond in writing with the design and construction professionals. Must be able to evaluate undeveloped land and/or inspect an existing structure. Must be able to interpret Construction Documents to evaluate estimated construction costs. Must have strong analytical skills and broad experience in architecture, engineering, construction, and accounting to determine accuracy and completeness of cost certifications and support information. Requires decision-making abilities when reviewing and accepting construction methods and practices, and solving various design and construction problems. Must be able to prioritize and multi-task in a timely and correct manner, and integrate multi-discipline input from other departments within CHFA. Professional knowledge of issues such as, but not limited to federal, state, and local building and fire codes, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), building and site design, environmental requirements including Phase I, II, and II ESA's and hazardous materials reports, roadway access, drainage, sewer, water, parking, and landscaping, structural mechanical, and, electrical systems, environmental issues, energy conservation materials, material construction methods, general code requirements, and contract administration is required. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word™, Excel™, and PowerPoint™ software is required. Strong written and verbal communication, public speaking skills, and interpersonal skills is needed, with the ability to adapt to quickly changing priories and work assignments. Excellent customer service skills and demonstrated good judgment and a high degree of professionalism needed to effectively handle challenging situations involving both internal and external customers.Familiarity and/or exposure to NEPA, HUD Risk Share Part 58 Environmental Review process a plus. Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and energy efficient measures and initiatives including but not limited to Passive House, Zero Energy Ready Home, Living Building Challenge, National Green Building Standards is also preferred. Prior experience and involvement in construction cost estimating and hard cost budget development also beneficial. ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:This is not an exclusive list of all job functions, and the employee is expected to complete all duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally. This job description in no way constitutes an employment contract or agreement.CHFA EOE  Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority

Architectural Design Reviewer 2

Accounting

Affordable Housing

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Architectural Design

Architectural Engineering

Architectural Services

Asset Management

Bid Analysis

Billing

Budget Management

Budgeting

Building Codes

Building Surveying

Capital Analysis

Certification Evaluation

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Change Requests/Orders

Code of Federal Regulations

Commissioning

Conference Management

Construction

Construction Document Set

Construction Drawings

Construction Engineering

Construction Estimates

Construction Industry Software

Consulting

Consumer Protection

Contact Management

Contract Management

Contract Requirements

Contract Review

Cost Analysis

Cost Estimates

Customer Support/Service

Design Services

Electrical Engineering

Energy Efficiency

Engineering Drawing

Environmental Design

Environmental Regulations

Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)

Establish Priorities

Finance

Funding

Green Construction

Interpersonal Skills

Landscaping

Legal

Legal Documents

Licensing

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Needs Assessment

Passivhaus

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Requirements Management

Risk

Staff Development

Time Management

Underwriting

Writing Skills

Zoning

Talent Acquisition

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