Code Compliance Officer/Electrical Inspector

Sboc 7; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insur

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IM

Paid vacations, holidays, personal/s

Gym membership reimbursement

Uniform Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness (may)

Job summary

The City of Aurora is hiring a Code Compliance Officer/Electrical Inspector in the Development Services Department. This on-site role combines electrical inspection with multi-discipline building checks to ensure code compliance across multiple trades.

Applicants must have five years in construction in electrical trades and hold ICC certifications such as Residential Electrical Inspector and Commercial Electrical Inspector.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of construction experience in electrical trades as contractor/engineer/foreman or competent supervisor.
• ICC certifications required at hire or within stated timeframes: Residential Electrical Inspector, Residential Plans Examiner, Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner, Commercial Electrical Inspector, Electrical Plans Examiner.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspections across electrical, building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, zoning, signs, and property maintenance.
• Identify violations, issue notices, and conduct re-inspections as required.
• Review building permits for code compliance and assist plan examiners with interpretations.
• Answer public inquiries and respond to complaints regarding codes and safety standards.
• Appear in court to provide testimony as required.

Skills

Interpret codes

Enforce codes

Building inspections

Education

ICC certifications

Job description

Code Compliance Officer/Electrical Inspector

City of Aurora

Job Posting
Aug. 12, 2026

The City of Aurora is accepting applications for the position of Code Compliance Officer/Electrical Inspector in the Development Services Department/Building & Permits Division.

Under general supervision of the Director of Building and Permits, this position functions as an Electrical Inspector as well as a multi-discipline inspector performing a variety of inspections requiring thorough knowledge and skill for the enforcement of all applicable codes and ordinances in a variety of areas to include, but not limited to: electrical, building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, zoning, signs and property maintenance inspections.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to: Functions as on-site inspector performing complete all-encompassing inspections for ascertaining compliance with the Electrical Code and other codes in a variety of areas to include: electrical, building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, zoning, signs, and property maintenance; Ascertains, denotes and reports violations, issues appropriate violations notices and makes subsequent re-inspections as required; Reviews all types of building permit applications for conformance with applicable codes and ordinances; Assists builders, contractors, and others in permit application completion; Assists Plan Examiner in reviewing plans and making code interpretation determinations in cases where questions exist; Answer public inquiries regarding codes and safety standards; Responds to public complaints regarding non-compliance with codes of possible defective and potentially unsafe building housing conditions; Recommends condemnation of other remedial action in cases of determined defect; Creates Code Enforcement violation notices when necessary and follows cases to their conclusion; Recommends and drafts amendments to various codes and ordinances; Prepares and maintains comprehensive requisite records and detailed reports; Appears in court, providing relevant testimony, as required; Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Successful candidates should possess working knowledge of the proper installation, repair, maintenance and operation of electrical systems including residential, commercial and industrial installations; Extensive knowledge of building, electrical, fire, mechanical, plumbing and other systems relative to construction inspections; Ability to interpret and enforce equitably, applicable provisions of codes and ordinances.

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 the electrical construction trade. This position also requires the following International Code Council certifications at time of hire or within the prescribed timeframes below: Residential Electrical Inspector (within 3 months of hire); Residential Plans Examiner (within 9 months of hire); Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner (within 12 months of hire); Commercial Electrical Inspector (within 6 months of hire); Electrical Plans Examiner (within 12 months of hire). 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 $39.36/hr, after 6 months $40.26/hr, and annual increases thereafter in accordance with 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)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• May be eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met)