Published date: August 10, 2025
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Job Description:
| Position Summary Investigates, inspects, and enforces property maintenance, municipal, zoning, building and other City codes to ensure the safety, protection and visual enhancement of the community; performs lead responsibilities in reviewing and assigning work to Part-Time staff.Essential Functions • Investigates property maintenance, municipal and zoning code violations. • Performs site inspections for new construction, remodeling and various home improvements for adherence to the Code of conduct rules and other site conditions; ensures required permits available and are code compliance. • Performs residential building inspections as required. • Confers with and provides information to property owners and others regarding code requirements and alternatives and City policies and procedures; wherever possible, resolves complaints and problems. • Reviews approved plans for buildings as related to possible code violations and neighbor disputes. • Documents and maintains accurate records of inspections, actions taken and regulatory efforts; prepares written reports and correspondence and issue notices to correct code violations. • Reviews and assigns work to Part-Time Code Enforcement Officers; mentors them and monitors progress on their cases. • Collects and maintains documentary evidence in regard to non-compliant cases for use in court; testifies in court and/or Adjudication Hearings as required. • Develops and maintains knowledge of Property Maintenance Code, Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance and Code Enforcement methods and updates code knowledge through regular training sessions. • Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s customer service by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team. • Enforces property maintenance codes and all other adopted codes. • Oversees Virginia Lane Townhomes meetings; provide guidance on obtaining work quotations for property maintenance; obtains budget information for finance staff. • Organizes own work, sets priorities and meets critical deadlines; ensures that such deadlines are met by assigned code enforcement staff. • Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; act in a manner promoting a harmonious and effective workplace environment. Qualifications • Two years of college-level course work in construction inspection or technology, Life/Safety or a field related to the work OR completion of a recognized apprenticeship in a recognized trade; AND two (2) years of experience which has required EITHER explaining, researching or enforcing various codes or regulations.; OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources. • Illinois driver’s license. • ICC Certification as a Property Maintenance Inspector. Required Knowledge and Skills • Principles, practices codes and regulations related to Property Maintenance & some residential construction knowledge. • Concepts, materials, and terminology related to building construction. • Ability to mentor Part-Time Code Enforcement Officers and monitor their progress. • Applicable codes and regulations. • Computer applications related to the work. • Business and engineering mathematics. • Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment. • Record keeping principles and practices; correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. • Techniques for tactfully and respectfully working collaboratively with the public and staff. • Procedures for documenting inspections, correcting violations and carrying through on court procedures as required. • Geography of the City. • Interpreting and applying appropriate methods, practices, procedures, codes and regulations to building inspection. • Explaining codes, regulations and procedures to engineers, architects, developers, property owners and the public. • Conducting harmonious discussions with all personnel contacted in the course of performing duties and persuading them of desired courses of action. • Performing residential inspections. • Document inspections and follow through in code violation procedures. • Reading and interpreting plans and specifications. • Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials • Organizing and prioritizing work and meeting critical deadlines. • Understanding and following oral and written directions. • Maintaining accurate records and files. • Enforcing laws, ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality. • Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. • Composing correspondence independently or from brief instructions. • Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities. • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Physical/Mental Requirements Salary/Benefits Interested, qualified candidates are asked to submit a completed application and resume online at https://elmhurst.org/jobs . Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of background check, drug screen, and physical. Application Deadline is August 28, 2025. The City of Elmhurst is an equal opportunity employer. |
