Description

Under the direction of the Building Commissioner, reviews plans, and enforces Village/State Codes and ordinances through the inspection of construction in the Village. The Inspector shall be a specialist in electrical and similar technical skills. The work of this class involves performing physical inspections, reviewing plans and interacting with other departments, agencies, builders and the public. This position is represented by the AFSCME union.  Salary for this position is $106,139.62 (effective 5/1/2025)

Requirements

Examples Duties & Responsibilities:

•Interpreting and reviewing plans to determine compliance with building and construction codes.
•Enforcing Village codes and State regulations.
•Inspecting and writing reports regarding compliance and non-compliance.
•Researching and evaluating new methods of construction and products.
•Suggesting revisions to codes as appropriate.
•Visiting and inspecting sites under construction possibly cluttered with construction materials.
•Performing minor repairs, such as tire changes to motor vehicles.
•Performs other tasks as required, or as assigned, which are within the scope of the duties enumerated pertaining to the Job Descriptions per Department.

Requirements:

•Two (2) years of experience as a Building Inspector, or equivalent job-related work experience/training.
•Certification by BOCA, or a comparable organization as a qualified electrical inspector of residential and non-residential structures.
•Residential and commercial electrician licenses.
•Certification as a specialist, such, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, structural, or other specialties strongly preferred.
•Possession of appropriate licenses to certifications to perform inspections and operate equipment.
•Possession of a valid Driver License.
•Knowledge of construction principles & techniques, as well as building & construction codes and regulations.
•Availability to function in the presence of unusual or erratic temperatures or lighting
irregularities and adverse weather conditions both in and outdoors.
•Ability to walk, stand, kneel, or sit for long periods of time; climb flights of stairs and ladders; and work in heavy weather gear.
•Ability to walk long distances over rough terrain.
•Operation of required equipment, including appropriate trade tools.
•Computer skills strongly preferred.
•Must be able to understand, interpret, and apply building and construction codes.
•Effective communication skills.
•Work well under stress.
•Possession of equivalent job-related experience and/or training strongly recommended.
•Reside in a community (or unincorporated areas) within the State of Illinois which falls within a thirty (30) mile radius of the intersection of Briarcliff Road and North Bolingbrook Drive (Route 53) within six (6) months of the date your probationary period ends.