Code Compliance Officer​/Electrical Inspector

Overview

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

• Functions as on-site inspector performing comprehensive inspections to ascertain compliance with the Electrical Code and other codes in areas including electrical, building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, zoning, signs, and property maintenance.
• Identifies, notes, and reports violations; issues appropriate violation notices; and conducts subsequent re-inspections as required.
• Reviews all types of building permit applications for conformance with applicable codes and ordinances; assists builders, contractors, and others with permit application completion as requested.
• Assists Plan Examiner in reviewing plans and making code interpretation determinations when questions arise.
• Responds to public inquiries regarding codes and safety standards and handles public complaints regarding non-compliance or potentially unsafe building housing conditions.
• Recommends condemnation or other remedial action in cases of determined defect; creates Code Enforcement violation notices and follows cases to conclusion.
• Recommends and drafts amendments to various codes and ordinances; prepares and maintains comprehensive records and detailed reports.
• Appears in court to provide relevant testimony as required; performs other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of the 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 applicable provisions of codes and ordinances equitably.
• 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 trade.
• International Code Council certifications at time of hire or within specified time frames:
  Residential Electrical Inspector (within 3 months), 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, with $40.26/hour after 6 months and annual increases thereafter, in accordance with the Labor Agreement.
• Union benefits include comprehensive healthcare (health, dental, vision, life), EAP, IMRF retirement, paid vacations, holidays, personal days, sick leave, gym reimbursement, uniform allowance, interpreters stipend, tuition reimbursement, and potential eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (if requirements are met).

Applications should be submitted online by 3PM on February 16, 2026. To learn more about the City of Aurora, IL, visit the City website at the URL provided by the employer.