MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED. College and /or business coursework preferred.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License and clean driving record
• 3-5 years of previous experience working with all phases of construction practices and building codes, plus 2-3 years in code enforcement or property maintenance inspection is required.
• Requires skill in reading and interpreting construction specifications/blueprints and ability to inspect work in progress.
• Knowledge of construction practices, state and local building codes and ordinances is required.
• Requires ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with contractors, staff and property owners.
• Requires ICC certification as residential or commercial inspector
• Computer proficiency with working knowledge of MS Word and ability to learn other systems.
• Perform basic mathematic computations and generate clear reports
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, follow instructions and make sound decisions.

SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• ICC Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification or ability to obtain certification within first 9 months of employment.
• Must be able to read, interpret and explain Village codes and ordinances
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, residents and elected officials
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions
• Must be able to handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.

• Responds to and investigates allegations of violations of municipal and property maintenance codes.
• Issues tickets for municipal ordinances violations relative to property maintenance inspections.
• Removes (or assists with removing) trash/debris from areas after tickets are issued.
• Prepares records and detailed reports pertaining to daily activities, enforcement actions and inspections.
• Ensures all documentation regarding enforcement activities and inspections are legible and filed properly.
• Testifies in municipal court as required.
• Accelerates issues to the Deputy Chief or Chief for assistance when needed.
• Operates and maintains village inspectional service vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
• Participates in training, relative to property maintenance inspections and complaint investigations of grass, weeds, shrubbery overgrowth issues and garbage procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  This is a non-union position that starts at $26.00 per hour