Building Inspector

  • Municipal Management Services
  • Bellwood, IL, US
  • 5mo ago
  • Full-time
  • On-site

Overview

Municipal Management Services, Inc. a subsidiary of Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Inc. has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Building Inspector.

Responsibilities

Under the Direction of the Building Commissioner the Building Inspector’s responsibilities are:

  • Inspects all aspects of construction including residential dwellings, commercial and industrial buildings for compliance with model codes, ordinances, amendments and approved plans.
  • Performs elementary plan reviews, approves and issues building permits.
  • Answers model code questions from the public and carries out code enforcement duties.
  • Maintains a cooperative working relationship with property owners, contractors, design professionals, fellow employees, and the public.
  • Prepare and serve violation notices and tickets when needed.
  • Maintain all files relating to and schedules of follow-up inspections for violations and tickets issued.
  • Prepare and present cases that appear at the bi-monthly adjudication hearings for non-compliance.
  • All inspectors shall be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Provides excellent customer service to the public.
  • Demonstrates good knowledge of state and local codes.
  • Is an effective communicator displaying good written and oral skills.
  • Expresses professional opinions, based on knowledge and experience, with confidence.
  • Maintains composure and self-control when confronting potentially volatile situations.
  • Possesses and uses good analytical skills when researching model code questions.
  • Store daily work, historical documents and address files correctly as required per assigned schedules in the DocuWare system and retrieve as needed.

Essential Functions:

  • Operate a variety of office equipment including telephones, computers, copy machines and facsimile machines; input and retrieve data and text.
  • Prepare daily, monthly and any additional reports requested by management.
  • Operate Microsoft Windows & Office Software (Word, Excel, Power Point) at a basic level, to include the ability to:
  • Copy and paste
  • Cut and paste
  • Print a selected sentence, word or paragraph
  • Click on a picture to enlarge it
  • How to rename a picture
  • Tell the difference between a folder or sub-folder
  • Return to a previously reviewed page either by switching or closing a screen
  • View to two files at the same time on the screen 
  • Marginal Functions:

  • Perform additional related duties as assigned, to include but not limited to, assisting Permit Clerks when needed or covering lunch breaks for Permit Clerks.
  • Assist the other Village personnel and departments as required.
  • Train other Building Inspectors personnel as required.
  • Qualifications

    Ideal candidates will have:

    • High school degree or equivalent
    • Current and valid driver’s license
    • Good Driving Record
    • Preference will be given to Bellwood residents with the required qualifications.
    • Possess an International Code Council (ICC) certification as Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector or obtain the certification within six months of being hired.
    • Applicant is required to obtain an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Residential Inspector within two years of being hired.

     

    Salary or Wage Range

    USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.