Code Compliance Officer​/Electrical Inspector

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 complete all‑encompassing inspections to ascertain compliance with the Electrical Code and other codes in a variety of areas, including electrical, building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, zoning, signs, and property maintenance;

• Ascertains, denotes and reports violations, issues appropriate violation notices and makes subsequent re‑inspections as required;
• Reviews all types of building permit applications for conformance with applicable codes and ordinances;
• Assists builders, contractors, and others in permit application completion, as requested;
• Assists Plan Examiner in reviewing plans and making code interpretation determinations where questions exist;
• Answers public inquiries regarding codes and safety standards;
• Responds to public complaints regarding non‑compliance with codes of possible defective and potentially unsafe building housing conditions; recommends condemnation or other remedial action when a defect is determined;
• Creates Code Enforcement violation notices when necessary and follows cases to their conclusion;
• Recommends and drafts amendments to various codes and ordinances;
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive requisite records and detailed reports;
• Appears in court, providing relevant testimony, as required;
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Successful candidates should possess:

• 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 equitably applicable provisions of codes and ordinances.

The position requires five (5) years' experience as a contractor, engineer, architect, or as a superintendent, foreman or competent mechanic in charge of construction in the electrical construction trade. Required International Code Council certifications at time of hire or within the prescribed time frames:

• Residential Electrical Inspector (within 3 months of hire);
• Residential Plans Examiner (within 9 months of hire);
• Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner (within 12 months of hire);
• Commercial Electrical Inspector (within 6 months of hire);
• Electrical Plans Examiner (within 12 months of hire).

This is a union represented position. Beginning salary is $39.36 per hour
, after 6 months $40.26 per hour
, and annual increases thereafter, in accordance with the Labor Agreement.

• Annual pay increases (in accordance with Labor Agreement)
• 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)
• Interpreters Stipend
• 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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