Location : Public Services Building; 1150 Half Day Rd.; Highland Park, IL
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2024-34
Department: Community Development
Division: Building Division - Inspectors
Opening Date: 11/13/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description of Primary Purpose
Primary Purpose: Ensures compliance with municipal codes and regulations. Conducts plumbing inspections and re-inspections of commercial, industrial, multi-family residences, public, institutional buildings and temporary structures; checks for compliance with city, state plumbing codes, ordinances and statutes as to plumbing hazards and plumbing protection equipment; obtains compliance through Code enforcement in a fair and equitable manner.
Supervision Received: Direct supervision from the Senior Inspector and general supervision from the Building Division Manager and Senior Management.
Expected hiring range up to $35.92 dependent on qualifications. Full range $28.73 - $43.10. IMRF pension eligible position
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs detailed field inspections to ensure conformance with the Illinois State Plumbing Code. Uses, interprets and enforces the current municipal and adopted codes. Conducts inspections of new and existing structures of all kinds. Applies knowledge of relevant codes and related laws to identify violations and make determinations regarding the compliance of properties, buildings, structures and uses with municipal codes. Investigates complaints of possible plumbing hazard conditions, determines if a hazard is present and takes enforcement action as needed. Works with property owners to resolve issues in a productive manner. Performs field inspections of water, sewer, and gas piping, heating and building systems; identifies compliance issues; communicates findings to contractors, property owners and others; and explains the reason of lack of compliance. Issues citations for violations and follow-up as appropriate to ensure compliance is achieved.
Communicates with property owners, contractors, tenants and municipal employees in a respectful and accessible manner to explain various requirements of the code and describe code violations to gain compliance through constructive and effective working relationships.
Makes accurate and complete written records of all relevant findings from field inspections and actions taken, presents findings to supervisor and management as appropriate, and represents the City in Administrative hearings and Court as needed.
Reviews plans and conformity with approved plans and conditions and performs other related work as assigned.
Performs other related duties as requested.
Education and Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing and able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education: Graduation from a four-year high school or GED.
Experience: 3 to 5 years of professional experience in code enforcement, plumbing inspection, community policing or related field, preferably in a municipal government setting, or an equivalent combination of education, certification and training.
Broad experience with plumbing related inspections and demonstrated technical skills, abilities and municipal experience enforcing the State Plumbing Code is preferred.
Certification / License: Valid State of Illinois Plumbing License, State of Illinois Inspector Certification and a valid drivers' License are required. Obtain additional code related certifications at other levels and in other disciplines to diversify skills as part of the Department's ongoing professional development program.
Knowledge, Skills, and Proficiencies: Knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal code enforcement and methods for conducting in-field site inspections. Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide audience of people from residents to industry professionals and interdepartmental staff. Knowledge of plumbing methods, city and state plumbing ordinances, statutes and regulations relating to plumbing. Knowledge of building construction, construction methods and materials, sources and types of plumbing hazards, devices and protection systems and equipment. Ability to identify hazardous conditions and to enforce codes and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially. Ability to read and interpret building construction plans and specifications and to recognize deviations from such plans. Ability and willingness to learn municipal code requirements. Review blueprints and plans for plumbing installations, alterations, extensions and repairs of plumbing systems to ensure compliance with applicable codes. Willingness and ability to consistently provide a high level of customer service to the public through tactful but firm facilitation of code compliance as necessary. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, occupants, contractors, the public and internal customers in achieving compliance with the plumbing code. Knowledge of how to enter and retrieve information from database systems and how to use standard office productivity software - Windows and MS Office. Performance all work in a professional manner with the highest level of integrity and in accordance with the City's conflict of interest policies and practices.
Supplemental Information
Safety Functions:
Becomes familiar with and observes all applicable safety policies, practices and rules.
Maintains and properly uses appropriate equipment and tools.
Recommends improvements to safety practices.
Adheres to all safety rules and established work procedures.
Maintains appropriate physical fitness to perform essential job functions.
Work Environment: Fast-paced, customer service oriented environment with a high degree of independent work through field inspection (using City owned vehicle) of properties and construction sites. Also, spends time in office to document inspections and provide support for permit management. An inspector may be exposed to cold, wet, hot and humid weather conditions. Inspections may be required to be performed in high places and the inspector may experience loud noises comparable to the conditions experienced by a typical Building Inspector. From time-to-time paid overtime is required to address special events, enforcement matters and inspections as needed.
Bloodborne Pathogens: None.
Tools and Equipment Used: Equipment used includes, but is not limited to: a motor vehicle, a computer with Windows and Microsoft Office Suite, various database programs, calculator, copier, scanner, fax machine, cell phone, and a digital camera.