Building Inspector

Sboc 7; Huntley, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Huntley in Illinois is hiring a Building Inspector to perform residential and commercial inspections, plan reviews, and code enforcement in the Development Services Department. The role involves coordinating with contractors and the public, with a typical 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

schedule, Monday through Friday. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma with building trades coursework and relevant ICC certifications or the ability to obtain them within 12–18 months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with building trades coursework.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• ICC Property Maintenance Inspector certification and Residential Building Inspector certification preferred or obtainable within 12 months.
• ICC Commercial Building Inspector certification obtainable within 18 months.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable codes and ordinances, state codes, and practices related to property maintenance, building and zoning enforcement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; courteous interaction with the public.

Responsibilities

• Conducts residential and commercial inspections for compliance with approved plans, building codes, zoning regulations, and Village ordinances.
• Reviews residential building plans for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and energy codes.
• Issues correction notices, citations, permits, and certificates as appropriate.
• Investigates complaints, unsafe structures, unpermitted work, and other code violations.
• Prepares plan-review letters and maintains inspection and enforcement records.
• Explains code requirements and required corrective actions to contractors, design professionals, property owners, and residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Public interaction

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with building trades coursework

ICC Property Maintenance Inspector certification

ICC Residential Building Inspector certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based software

Job description

The Village of Huntley, a vibrant and growing community of approximately 30,000 residents located in southern McHenry County and northern Kane County, is seeking applicants for the position of Building Inspector in the Development Services Department.

Located along the I-90 corridor, Huntley has experienced more than $340 million in new construction activity in the past two years. Construction activity is expected to remain strong with continued residential, commercial, and industrial development.

Under the general supervision of the Chief Building Official, the Building Inspector performs residential and commercial inspections, reviews residential building plans, investigates code violations, and maintains inspection and enforcement records. The position works regularly with contractors, design professionals, property owners, and the public.

A typical workday is Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Examples of Duties

• Conducts residential and commercial inspections for compliance with approved plans, building codes, zoning regulations, and Village ordinances.
• Reviews residential building plans for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and energy codes.
• Issues correction notices, citations, permits, and certificates as appropriate .
• Investigates complaints, unsafe structures, unpermitted work, and other code violations.
• Prepares plan-review letters and maintains inspection and enforcement records.
• Explains code requirements and required corrective actions to contractors, design professionals, property owners, and residents.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented by coursework in building construction, and considerable experience in the building trades.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• ICC Property Maintenance Inspector and Residential Building Inspector certifications are preferred, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain ICC Commercial Building Inspector certification within 18 months of hire.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable codes and ordinances, state codes, and accepted practices related to property maintenance, building and zoning enforcement.
• The successful candidate must possess the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, to interact with the general public in a courteous and professional manner, and the ability to prioritize, organize, and complete required duties timely and accurately. Candidate must be detail-oriented, flexible, and a team player. The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of web-based computer software programs and should be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).

Supplemental Information

• Compensation: Full salary range is $67,818 - $94,946, with an anticipated starting salary of $72,000 to $78,000, depending on experience. The Village offers an excellent benefits package which includes participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, voluntary participation in a deferred compensation 457 plan, and paid time off.
• Hours: Typical hours are forty (40) hours per week, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Village of Huntley is an Equal Opportunity Employer