Building Official

The Village of Tinley Park is seeking a Building Official. The Building Official is part of the Village’s Community Development department and reports directly to the Community Development Director. The Community Development team includes a staff of 17 fulltime professional and administrative staff. The team consists of 2 building inspectors, 3 code compliance officers, health and consumer protection officer, building permit coordinator, 3 building permit technicians, planning manager, senior planner, associate planner, zoning administrator, and assistant to the director.

The Building Official is responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating the Building Division’s activities and operations with a staff of 10 full‑time employees. The position is the authorized enforcement officer of the Building Code, which includes location, design, materials, construction, alteration, repair, equipment, maintenance, use, occupancy, removal, and demolition of the buildings, structures, and appurtenances located in the Village of Tinley Park.

The Building Official is the Acting Director in the absence of the Community Development Director.

Planning, supervising, and coordinating the Building Division’s activities and operations with a staff of 10 full‑time employees, and serving as the authorized enforcement officer of the Building Code for all aspects of building design, construction, alteration, repair, and demolition within the Village.

The ideal candidate will possess an outstanding work ethic, positive attitude, and be self‑motivated. They will be familiar with principles, practices, and objectives of municipal government, be customer‑service focused, well versed in a wide range of residential and commercial building applications, and able to manage effectively during periods of high volume. They will be an excellent communicator, able to motivate a dedicated staff, and focus on efficient and effective management of daily operations.

Minimum five years experience performing residential and commercial plan reviews in building, accessibility, electrical, energy, and mechanical aspects of building design is required. Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively communicate technical and non‑technical information.