Building Inspector/Code Enforcer, City of North Chicago, IL
City of North Chicago seeks professional to provide comprehension and application of North Chicago building and property codes in a fast paced customer service oriented environment. The inspector must have the ability to enforce adopted IPMC and other adopted municipal codes with an appropriate and respectful demeanor. Excellent time management skills are essential for success at this position. Inspectors conduct physical inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial premises and structures; issuing citations for violations, initiating court complaints and providing sworn court testimony regarding violations of any building system or component, including but not limited to, structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical. This position conducts physical inspections and re-inspections of existing property located within the City. Work involves traveling from City offices by vehicle to locations of any type located within the City for the purpose of inspecting buildings, structures or premises, and to assess the condition of such locations in relation to the code or codes enforced by the City of North Chicago. Inspections are performed in locations that include the exterior of any site, as well as the interior of any site that may be below grade, or rooms, halls, stairs, roofs, or any other structure or building component that may be located at any level or height of a structure. Code violations are noted in a medium prescribed by the Department. Work in support of inspections is performed in the City offices. Legal action is initiated by this position with the need for court or adjudication hearing testimony presented under oath. Safety equipment such as steel toed shoes are worn, as well as other safety equipment, as needed and inspection equipment such as computers, measuring device, circuit testers, smoke detector testers, and any other necessary equipment is carried by the inspector on inspections. This position requires on-call availability during non-traditional work hours to respond to emergency calls.
Minimum Qualifications include but not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications include but not limited to:
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent (some college education preferred in the areas of; civil technology and/or construction management). Three years code enforcement experience or any combination of training and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills: Considerable knowledge of building construction; International Building and Property Maintenance Codes; general construction principles and practices.
Hiring Salary Range: $50,902.00 - $63,891.00 Annually
Complete application and submit resume to: www.northchicago.org
Deadline to apply: 7/26/15