Code Compliance Officer​/Electrical Inspector

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Code Compliance Officer/Electrical Inspector — City of Aurora, Building & Permits Division.

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Development Services
77 S Broadway
Aurora, IL 60505, USA

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

• Function as on-site inspector performing complete inspections to determine compliance with the Electrical Code and other codes in areas including electrical, building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, zoning, signs, and property maintenance.
• Ascertain, denote and report violations, issue appropriate violation notices, and conduct subsequent re-inspections as required.
• Review all types of building permit applications for conformance with applicable codes and ordinances; assist builders, contractors, and others in permit application completion as requested.
• Assist Plan Examiner in reviewing plans and making code interpretation determinations when questions exist.
• Answer public inquiries regarding codes and safety standards; respond to public complaints regarding non-compliance with codes or possibly defective and unsafe building housing conditions.
• Recommend condemnation or other remedial action in cases of determined defect.
• Create Code Enforcement violation notices when necessary and follow cases to their conclusions.
• Recommend and draft amendments to various codes and ordinances.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive records and detailed reports.
• Appear in court, providing relevant testimony, as required.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Successful candidates should possess working knowledge of 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 provisions of codes and ordinances.
• Position requires five (5) years of experience as a contractor, engineer, architect, or as a superintendent, foreman or competent mechanic in charge of construction in the electrical construction trade.
• Requires International Code Council certifications at time of hire or within specified time frames:
  Residential Electrical Inspector (within 3 months of hire);
  Residential Plans Examiner (within 9 months);
  Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner (within 12 months);
  Commercial Electrical Inspector (within 6 months);
  Electrical Plans Examiner (within 12 months).
• 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 union represented position.

• Beginning salary is $39.36/hour; after 6 months, $40.26/hour, with annual increases thereafter in accordance with the Labor Agreement.
• The City offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and eligible part-time employees in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, including 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).

Applications should be submitted online by 3PM on February 16, 2026
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