Chief Building Inspector

The Village of New Lenox, one of the most rapidly growing communities in the Chicago metropolitan area, is looking for its next Chief Building Inspector to join its staff.

The information below has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed by the incumbent. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a complete inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

Position:
Chief Building Inspector

Status:
Full Time

Hours:
Mon – Fri 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Reports to:
Community Development Director/Assistant Village Administrator

Pay Range: $ to $

This is professional review and inspection work in securing the compliance with the municipal, state and federal regulations governing construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings and/or structures, including their mechanical systems.

The position conducts plan reviews and oversees inspections for Building, Zoning, Accessibility HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing and other code requirements. Works independently and is responsible for independent decisions requiring technical judgment and knowledge.

Oversees the daily operations of the Building Division in the Community Development Department, including a Senior Administrative Assistant and third-party Building Inspector(s).

Reviews construction plans and coordinates their reviews by the Fire Protection District, Water and Engineering Departments, County, State and Federal agencies for all residential, commercial and industrial construction. Issues written plan reviews and issues permits for all disciplines as required.

Maintains daily review permit and inspection records. In addition, this position is responsible for the orderly management of all construction plans. Provides inspections in the process of construction, demolition, alteration, relocation or repair for compliance with fire, zoning, accessibility, building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other code requirements. Coordinates thorough final inspections prior to issuance of building occupancy to assure compliance with minimum life safety requirements and construction standards.

Reports violations and variation from adopted codes and approved plans including faulty and unsafe building, fire and mechanical construction. Remains updated on new construction materials, methods, appliances and systems. Responsible to administer the various conditions associated with projects approved and developed through the Village’s various development processes.

Assists in the development and management of the department budget, approves bills or budget adjustments. Responsible to assist in the management of the monthly reports and the Annual Report.

Responsible to oversee the daily review, permit and inspection operations of the Building Division. This includes making administrative decisions that may conflict with the various adopted codes. Responsible to oversee and promote the professional and courteous conduct of the Building Division during the review, permit and construction processes.

Other related duties as assigned.

Considerable knowledge of Zoning, Accessibility, Building, Fire, Energy, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing codes, and the ability to interpret site, civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, construction plans and specifications and recognize deviations from such plans in the field.

General knowledge of the Village’s budgeting and report operations. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations at a professional level with building owners, professional designers, contractors, employees and the general public.

Ability to administer all applicable regulations with tact, firmness and impartiality and to effectively communicate on a professional level verbally and in writing.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree. The formal education requirements are to be supplemented with a minimum of two years’ experience at the skilled or contractor level. In lieu thereof,…