Health/Life Safety and School Construction Program Reviewer (Principal Consultant #1818)

Illinois State Board of Education; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State Board of Education in Springfield seeks a Health/Life Safety and School Construction Program Reviewer (Principal Consultant #1818) to manage health/life safety, school facilities, construction, maintenance, and related programs.

The role serves as a technical resource to districts and external stakeholders, develops training and policy guidance, assists with program administration, regulatory oversight, and special projects, with limited travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with Architecture/Engineering coursework or equivalent plus 5 years relevant experience.
• Two years of relevant professional experience beyond education requirements.
• Working knowledge of ICC building codes.
• Ability to read building plans.
• Ability to read and interpret legislation, rules and building codes.
• Ability to research building standards and specifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and processes health/life safety documents, including 10-year safety surveys and amendments.
• Consults with architects and district administrators as necessary.
• Develops training materials and conducts presentations on health/life safety and related topics.
• Reviews and manages school maintenance, energy efficiency, and construction grant programs.
• Provides technical assistance to external stakeholders regarding health/life safety codes.
• Maintains and updates program web pages for health/life safety and construction programs.
• Develops and reviews legislation and proposes administrative code updates with stakeholders.
• Verifies building conditions in the facility condemnation process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading building plans

ICC building codes

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Engineering

Transcript copy required

Tools

Building code references

Job description

Position

Health/Life Safety and School Construction Program Reviewer (Principal Consultant #1818)

Inventory #

1818

Location

Springfield

Union

IFSOE

Department

School Business Services

Anticipated Starting Salary Range

$64,322 - $81,284

Full Salary Range

$64,322 - $109,467

Office Hours

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Posted Date

August 13, 2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

This position manages and supports health/life safety, school facilities, construction, maintenance, and related programs for Illinois schools. The position serves as a technical resource to districts and external stakeholders, develops training and policy guidance, and assists with program administration, regulatory oversight, and special projects. Limited travel will be required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzes and processes documents related to the health/life safety program, including 10-year safety surveys and amendments.
• Consults with architects and district administrators as necessary.
• Develops training materials and conducts presentations and workshops on the health/life safety program, school construction programs, and other relevant topics.
• Reviews, manages, and administers school maintenance, energy efficiency, school construction grant, and temporary relocation grant and loan programs.
• Provides technical assistance to external stakeholders regarding health/life safety code requirements.
• Maintains and updates web pages for the health/life safety and school construction programs.
• Develops and reviews legislation and proposes administrative code updates in collaboration with regional superintendents and external stakeholders.
• Verifies building conditions as part of the facility condemnation process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in Architecture or Engineering, or, Bachelor's degree plus five years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Two years (in addition to education requirements) of relevant professional experience.
• Working knowledge of ICC building codes.
• Ability to read building plans.
• Ability to read and interpret legislation, administrative rules, and building codes.
• Ability to research building standards and specifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse stakeholders (school district officials, architects/engineers, contractors, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• International Code Council certification in areas such as plumbing, building, maintenance & housing, etc.