BUSINESS LICENSE INSPECTOR

Orland Park

Orland Park (IL)

On-site

USD 79,000 - 109,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Wellness program

IMRF retirement

457(b) plan

Paid vacation

Personal days

Sick days

Holidays

Job summary

The Village of Orland Park is seeking a full-time Business License Inspector in the Development Services- Building division to enforce business license, building, and zoning codes. You will inspect, review plans, and ensure compliance across multiple codes.

Responsibilities include license inspections, plan reviews, and permit billing; you will coordinate with fire districts and may serve as a back-up plumbing inspector. A strong customer service approach is essential.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required with 4–7 years’ related experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

Perform annual business license inspections and maintain renewal/compliance records.
Coordinate with fire districts to ensure cross-jurisdiction code compliance.
Inspect building construction/alterations for conformance; stop work if nonconformity.
Review architectural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plans for permits/ occupancy.
Calculate monies due on building permit applications.
Direct zoning/building/safety changes and regulations.
Serve as back-up plumbing inspector and reviewer.

Skills

Customer service

Conflict resolution

De-escalation

Education

ICC Property Maintenance Inspector Certification

State of Illinois Plumbing License

ICC Commercial Building Certification (or ability to obtain in 1 year)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Opportunity at a Glance

The Village of Orland Park, a dynamic and progressive community of approximately 60,000 residents, is a regional destination in the south suburbs and ranks #5 in total retail sales out of all the Chicagoland Communities (excluding Chicago). In addition, Orland Park has received a number of accolades including ranked as one of the Best Places to Live by Chicago Magazine (2013), named Village of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (2014) and the 9750 on the Park Transit Oriented Development was named Best Building by the Congress for New Urbanism, Illinois Chapter.

Full-time Business License Inspector

Our Development Services Department currently seeks a highly motivated, mature, responsible individual to join the Building Division as a full-time Business License Inspector. The Business License Inspector performs skilled inspection work in assuring compliance with Village related codes and ordinances pertaining to Business License renewals, building construction, alterations, repairs, and zoning.

Key Responsibilities

This important role is responsible for performing annual business license inspections for possible violations; maintains business records including renewal status and compliance for occupancy, coordinates with fire districts as applicable to ensure comprehensive code compliance across jurisdictions. Inspect all building construction and alteration in progress for conformance to building code regulations and requirements and in cases of nonconformity, stop construction until defects are corrected. Reviews architectural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing plans and drawings submitted for permits and occupancy to determine compliance with Village codes and ordinances. Additional duties including calculating monies due on building permit applications; and directing of possible code and/or zoning changes, ordinances, and regulations regarding zoning, building, and safety issues. This position also serves as back‑up plumbing inspector and reviewer.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

High school diploma or GED required as well as a minimum of four (4) – seven (7) years’ related experience.

Must hold a current valid Driver’s License; ICC Property Maintenance Inspector Certification; and State of Illinois Plumbing License. ICC Commercial Building Certification or the ability to obtain in the first year of employment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Knowledge of ordinances and municipal codes; deep understanding of local laws, zoning regulations and business license schedules. Investigative techniques; methods for tracking down unlicensed businesses, transient vendors and unpermitted construction activity using public databases, field surveys, and commercial lists. Must have good customer service and conflict resolution skills and be able to de‑escalate and strategize while communicating firmly, fairly, and courteously with business owners during high‑stress compliance checks.

Compensation & Benefits

The Village of Orland Park offers a competitive market total rewards package that includes a base salary range between $78,873.74 and $108,905.23, depending on experience and qualifications.