Building Inspector

Municipal-Management-Services; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Municipal Management Services, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Building Inspector in Bellwood, IL. The role involves inspecting all construction types for code compliance, reviewing plans, issuing permits, and enforcing codes with a focus on customer service.

Ideal candidates hold an ICC certification or commit to obtaining required ICC certifications within defined timeframes; a valid driver’s license and good driving record are essential. Salary starts at $20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Good driving record.
• ICC Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Residential Inspector ICC certification to be obtained within two years.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction for code compliance in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Perform elementary plan reviews and issue permits.
• Answer code questions from the public and enforce codes.
• Maintain organized files and prepare violation notices and tickets.
• Present cases at adjudication hearings and maintain customer service standards.

Education

High school degree or equivalent

ICC certification: Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector

ICC Residential Inspector certification (within 2 years)

Job description

Overview

Municipal Management Services, Inc. a subsidiary of Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Inc. has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Building Inspector.

Responsibilities

Under the Direction of the Building Commissioner the Building Inspector’s responsibilities are:

• Inspects all aspects of construction including residential dwellings, commercial and industrial buildings for compliance with model codes, ordinances, amendments and approved plans.
• Performs elementary plan reviews, approves and issues building permits.
• Answers model code questions from the public and carries out code enforcement duties.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with property owners, contractors, design professionals, fellow employees, and the public.
• Prepare and serve violation notices and tickets when needed.
• Maintain all files relating to and schedules of follow-up inspections for violations and tickets issued.
• Prepare and present cases that appear at the bi-monthly adjudication hearings for non-compliance.
• All inspectors shall be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Provides excellent customer service to the public.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of state and local codes.
• Is an effective communicator displaying good written and oral skills.
• Expresses professional opinions, based on knowledge and experience, with confidence.
• Maintains composure and self-control when confronting potentially volatile situations.
• Possesses and uses good analytical skills when researching model code questions.
• Store daily work, historical documents and address files correctly as required per assigned schedules in the DocuWare system and retrieve as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Operate a variety of office equipment including telephones, computers, copy machines and facsimile machines; input and retrieve data and text.
• Prepare daily, monthly and any additional reports requested by management.
• Operate Microsoft Windows & Office Software (Word, Excel, Power Point) at a basic level, to include the ability to:
• Copy and paste
• Cut and paste
• Print a selected sentence, word or paragraph
• Click on a picture to enlarge it
• How to rename a picture
• Tell the difference between a folder or sub-folder
• Return to a previously reviewed page either by switching or closing a screen
• View to two files at the same time on the screen

Marginal Functions:

• Perform additional related duties as assigned, to include but not limited to, assisting Permit Clerks when needed or covering lunch breaks for Permit Clerks.
• Assist the other Village personnel and departments as required.
• Train other Building Inspectors personnel as required.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have:

• High school degree or equivalent
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Good Driving Record
• Preference will be given to Bellwood residents with the required qualifications.
• Possess an International Code Council (ICC) certification as Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector or obtain the certification within six months of being hired.
• Applicant is required to obtain an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Residential Inspector within two years of being hired.

The starting salary for this position is $20.00 per hour depending upon qualifications, training, current ICC certifications and previous work experience.

Salary or Wage Range

USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.