Code Enforcement Inspector II

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This position is responsible for conducting inspections to ensure compliance with the Village’s property maintenance, zoning, nuisance, and other applicable municipal codes and ordinances. Duties include inspecting residential, commercial, industrial, and vacant properties; investigating citizen complaints; documenting code violations; issuing notices of violation and citations; and conducting follow-up inspections to achieve compliance. The Code Enforcement Inspector works collaboratively with property owners, residents, businesses, contractors, and other Village departments to promote safe, clean, and well-maintained properties.

Providing excellent customer service is required. The Code Enforcement Inspector reports to the Building Official.

This is the journey level class of the Code Enforcement Inspector series. The Code Enforcement Inspector II class is distinguished from the Code Enforcement Inspector I level by the performance of the full range of duties, with only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise in that area.

• 1+ year’s municipal experience
• International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance Inspector Certification
• Associate degree or vocational training with emphasis on inspections or building codes

• Knowledge of inspection and research principles and practices sufficient to be able to conduct thorough and comprehensive inspections relative to the specific field.
• Strong organizational skills and solid knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel are critical.
• Experience working with database programs related to property maintenance/building codes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop positive intergovernmental and private sector relationships.
• Strong sense of professionalism to represent the Village when addressing complaints and difficult customers.

• Enforces building related codes, including International Code Council (ICC) Building Code, and local codes & ordinances such as nuisance, clearing, grading, filling, and zoning, etc. Issues correction warning notices and citations, as assigned.
• Assists in researching problems and complaints regarding commercial and residential property maintenance and code compliance. Responds to complex and sensitive issues.
• Assists in resolving complex and sensitive customer service issues, either personally, by telephone or in writing. Maintains records and documents of customer service issues and resolutions.
• Responds to alleged violations; interview complainants and witnesses; document activities; issue letters or notices to comply on violations; maintain records of history of facts for possible legal action.
• Assist the appropriate Village offices with hearings to resolve code enforcement problems; prepare case reports for adjudication or administrative proceedings; testify in adjudication and at administrative proceedings as necessary.
• Performs general clerical duties as required, including typing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, entering computer data, processing mail, etc.
• Responsible for prioritizing safety in the workplace by strictly adhering to and familiarizing yourself with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in and complete all mandatory training assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Microsoft Office Suite Essential, experience with MUNIS and/or Cartegraph preferred

• Associate degree or vocational training with emphasis on inspections or building codes is required.
• International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance…