Senior Building Inspector & Plans Examiner

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

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.