Aurora, IL – Code Compliance Officer/Combination Inspector

City of Aurora; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay increases

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

IMRF retirement

Paid vacations/holidays/sick leave

Gym membership reimbursement

Uniform Allowance

Interpreters Stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness (if N

Job summary

The City of Aurora is seeking a Code Compliance Officer/Combination Inspector in the Division of Building and Permits to enforce codes across multiple trades including building, electrical, fire, mechanical, and plumbing.

The role requires five years of construction experience in three trades, multiple ICC designations (including Residential Combination Inspector and Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner), and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in construction across at least three trades.
• Possession of minimum three ICC Designations from listed trades, plus Residential Combination Inspector and Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of Code Compliance Officers daily.
• Schedule final inspections for residential and commercial construction work.
• Assist in development and implementation of building and new construction inspection policy.
• Advise in-field code interpretations and perform on-site inspections across multiple trades.
• Review building permit applications for conformance with codes and ordinances.
• Assist builders and contractors with permit applications; review plans with Plan Examiners.
• Answer inquiries regarding codes and safety standards; respond to public complaints.
• Recommend actions including condemnation or other remedial steps; assist in creating Code Enforcement Cases.
• Appear in court with relevant testimony; assist in training new personnel.

Skills

Code enforcement

Multi-trade inspections

Education

Building Code Specialist

Electrical Code Specialist

Fire Code Specialist

Mechanical Code Specialist

Plumbing Code Specialist

Fuel Gas inspector certification

Job description

The City of Aurora is accepting applications for the position of Code Compliance Officer/Combination Inspector in the Division of Building and Permits.

Under general supervision of the Director of Building and Permits, this position functions as a combination/multi-discipline inspector performing a variety of inspections requiring advanced knowledge and skill for the enforcement of all applicable codes and ordinances in a variety of areas in a minimum of three trades to include, but not limited to: building, electrical, fire, mechanical, and plumbing. This position also involves knowledge and skill for the enforcement of codes and ordinances in zoning, signs, and property maintenance inspections.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to: Assist in coordinating the activities of Code Compliance Officers on a daily basis; Schedule final inspections of both residential and commercial construction work for all inspectors; Assist the Director in the development and implementation of overall building and new construction inspection policy; Accompany trade inspectors on difficult inspection cases and advise code interpretations in the field; Function as on-site inspector performing all-encompassing inspections for ascertaining compliance with codes in multiple trades including all of the applicable local, state and federal codes; Review all types of building permit applications for conformance with applicable codes and ordinances; Assist builders, contractors, and others in permit application completion; Assist Plan Examiners and Inspectors in reviewing plans and making code interpretation determinations in cases where questions exist; Answer public inquiries regarding codes and safety standards; Respond to public complaints regarding non-compliance with codes of possible defective and potentially unsafe building and housing conditions; Recommend condemnation or other remedial action in cases of determined defect; Assist Code Compliance Officers in creation of Code Enforcement Cases; Recommend and draft amendments to various codes and ordinances; Prepare and maintain comprehensive requisite records and detailed reports; Appear in court, providing relevant testimony, as required; Assist in training of all new personnel in building and new construction; Determine if occupancy may occur and communicate applicable code requirements to the owner or general contractor with a time frame for compliance; Investigate complaints regarding allegations of substandard work performed by licensed contractors and develop recommendations concerning revocation of licenses; Perform other duties as required or assigned.

The position requires five (5) years’ experience as a contractor, engineer, architect, or as a superintendent, foreman or competent mechanic in charge of construction in three of the trades. This position also requires possession of a minimum of three (3) International Council Code Specialist Designations from the trade categories that follow, plus Residential Combination Inspector and Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner. Individuals must also meet any federal or state requirements to perform duties of that chosen specialty: 1. Building Code Specialist 2. Electrical Code Specialist 3. Fire Code Specialist 4. Mechanical Code Specialist plus Fuel Gas inspector certification 5. Plumbing Code Specialist. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Must successfully pass pre-hire requirements including but not limited to physical, drug screen, and background check.

This is a full-time, union represented position. Beginning hourly pay is $44.15/hour, after 6 months $45.13/hour, and annual increases thereafter, according to the Labor Agreement. Please note: wage increase is pending current negotiations.

UNION BENEFITS

The City of Aurora offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and eligible part-time employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

• Annual pay increases (in accordance with Labor Agreement)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurances
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Paid vacations, holidays, floating holidays, personal days, and sick leave
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Uniform Allowance (as determined by policy)
• Interpreters Stipend
• Tuition Reimbursement
• May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met)