Community Development Building Inspector/Plans Examinator

Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

IMRF pension

Job summary

The City of Belvidere, Illinois, seeks a Building Inspector/Plans Examiner to join the Community Development Department. You will manage building codes, review plans for new construction and remodels, issue permits, and enforce code compliance to ensure safe development.

The role requires ICC residential and commercial Inspector certifications within one year, 5+ years of experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the ICC Codes as adopted by the City of Belvidere.
• At least 5 years of experience with plan reviews and inspections.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong customer service abilities.
• Must obtain ICC Residential and Commercial Inspector certifications within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform building inspections and plan reviews for new construction and remodels.
• Administer permitting, code enforcement, and plan reviews in coordination with the Director of Buildings.
• Serve as Building Official for the City of Belvidere, collaborating with developers, contractors, architects, business owners and residents.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and safe development throughout the community.

Skills

Time management

Independent work

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Education

ICC Residential and Commercial Building Inspector certifications

Job description

City Of Belvidere Employment Opportunities

The City of Belvidere, Illinois is seeking a Building Inspector/ Plans Examiner to join its Community Development Department. The Building Inspector reports to the Director of Buildings and is responsible for day-to-day administration of the City’s building codes including new permits, plan reviews, building inspections and code enforcement.

The City of Belvidere is a community of nearly 26,000 residents and more than 600 businesses located along the Interstate 90 corridor in North Central Illinois. It is the county seat for Boone County Illinois and hosts multiple institutional / governmental facilities as well as many diverse industrial residents.

Responsibilities:

The Building Inspector/Plans Examiner is responsible for building inspections, plan reviews for new construction and remodels, permitting, code administration and enforcement. The position serves, in conjunction with the Director of Buildings, as a Building Official for the City of Belvidere. The successful candidate must work closely and collaboratively with developers, contractors, architects, business owners, and residents to ensure safe and successful development throughout the community.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the International Code Council Codes as adopted by the City of Belvidere.
• Excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently with nominal supervision
• Proven leadership and supervisory abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong customer service skills
• Possess, or obtain within one year of hire, ICC Residential and Commercial Building Inspector certifications
• At least 5 years of relevant experience with plan reviews, and inspections.

The salary range is $68,000 to $78,000 per year depending on qualifications. The City of Belvidere offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, and an IMRF pension plan.

The City of Belvidere is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or other prohibited status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time