Description
As a valued member of the Community Development team, you will play a key role in ensuring the continued safety of our residents and business owners by inspecting existing buildings for Code violations. You will inspect, by appointment, common areas of multiple dwelling for violations of property maintenance, fire, building, electrical, plumbing and zoning codes or ordinances; Inspect common areas of commercial and industrial properties for violations of Village Codes or ordinances; Enter computerized report of violations or deficiencies and send a copy to the property owner or agent; Perform exterior inspections and follow up of foreclosed properties, in accordance with Department procedure; Investigate complaints and inspect, on request, any area of a building and decide on validity of Code violations; Maintains records, takes photographic evidence and stores it to the appropriate database; Issues tickets to properties that are not in compliance and prepares the record for the hearing; Stays current with other local property maintenance Codes to update the Village Code; Answers phone inquiries, write reports and documents facts for property records; Performs other work-related duties, as assigned.
Requirements
Valid Driver’s License; High School Diploma/GED - College level coursework preferred; Three years of experience in commercial or residential construction, building inspection or related field; Property Maintenance Inspector Certification through International Code Council (ICC) required within 6 months from date of hire; Some knowledge of the principles and practices of planning and community relations and current trends in the field of community development; Demonstrated knowledge of state, federal, and local housing codes, ordinances, and laws, as well as building construction methods and materials; Considerable skill in dealing effectively with the general public and exercising tact and firmness when necessary; Basic computer skills required, along with basic knowledge of personal electronic devices including, but not limited to, smart phones and tablets; Must be able to keep accurate and neat records, and prepare reports; Must follow all safety rules of the Village.
