Building Inspector

SSBOA; Bradley, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF retirement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Village of Bradley’s Community Development Department is seeking a full-time Building Inspector to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and regulations, protecting the health, safety and welfare of residents and guests.

The Inspector will report to the Director of Community Development and perform inspections, plan reviews, code interpretations, and maintain detailed records to support enforcement and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of experience in building construction with code compliance.
• Or any combination of education, experience and training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs required inspections of construction and installation of materials, equipment in new and existing buildings.
• Conducts in-office plan/drawing review for conformance with Village codes and ordinances.
• Organizes daily work schedule and completes inspections; works independently with supervisor for difficult cases.
• Prepares building code revisions and amendments.
• Explains, interprets, and provides guidance regarding all applicable codes to contractors and other interested parties.
• Maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.
• Identifies and submits code violations in written form; maintains files and logs.

Skills

Building inspections

Code compliance

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ICC Certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Village of Bradley’s Community Development Department is seeking an experienced and reliable professional to serve as a full‑time Building Inspector. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable building codes and regulations that contribute and promote the health, safety and welfare of all village residents and guests. The building inspector will report to the Director of Community Development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs required inspections of construction and installation of materials, equipment, etc. in new and existing buildings and structures.
• Conducts in‑office plan/drawing review of conformance with Village adopted codes and/or ordinances when necessary. Compares job‑site plans/drawings for deviation from Village approved plans/drawings.
• Organizes daily work schedule and completes assigned or scheduled inspections prior to the end of the work day. Normally works independently on field inspections, making decisions requiring the use of technical judgement and discretion; however, consultation with the supervisor on difficult and unusual cases is expected.
• Prepares building code revisions and amendments.
• Explains, interprets, and provides guidance regarding all applicable codes to contractors, developers and other interested parties.
• Assists in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing. Maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.
• Identifies and submits code violations in written form; maintains files and logs of written reports, letters, memorandums, inspection findings and correspondence.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• Five (5) years of experience in building construction with code compliance experience.
• OR any combination of education, experience and training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Illinois Driver’s license
• Certified Building Inspection (ICC) certification is required and may be obtained within one year of employment.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary for this position is $70,000. The position and starting salary shall be based on the candidate’s qualifications and certifications. The Village offers an excellent benefits package with participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off for vacation, sick, and voluntary participation in the IMRF Voluntary Additional Contribution (VAC) fund, supplemental life insurance.

The Village of Bradley is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to the Village’s success. The Village seeks to recruit the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool and strongly encourages applications to be submitted from all genders, all races, all sexual orientations, people with disabilities, and Military Veterans.