BUILDING AND ZONING INSPECTOR (BUILDING AND ZONING) (COUPE-CARPENTER B&Z)

Cook County•Chicago, IL

3d•$57

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Chief Building Inspector, inspects new, existing and renovated construction of a wide range of structures and buildings to ensure compliance with Cook County Building Codes and the Cook County Zoning Ordinance at various locations throughout the County. Ensures that such construction, additions and alterations present no threat to the safety, health and general well-being of the public throughout unincorporated properties, suburbs, forest preserve, townships and villages. Provides information to the public regarding building, zoning and signage ordinances. Communicates codes and ordinances with the general public, construction trades and on-site contractors through personal, electronic communication and telephone. Performs plan reviews, office/permit processing and attends other meetings as required. Issues citations when violations occur and provides testimony to the Office of the State's Attorney upon request. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Possession of a High School Diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certification is required.
Five (5) years of full-time work experience in building construction and inspection with code compliance experience is required.
Valid driver's license with proof of insurance is required.
Possession of a current International Code Council (ICC) Certification(s) including ICC Residential and Commercial Inspector Certification OR obtain certifications within the first year of employment is required.
Must work overtime as assigned.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Inspects new, existing and renovated construction of a wide range of structures and buildings to ensure compliance with Cook County Building Codes and the Cook County Zoning Ordinance
Ensures that such construction, additions and alterations present no threat to the safety, health and general well-being of the public throughout unincorporated properties, suburbs, forest preserve, townships and villages
Provides information to the public regarding building, zoning and signage ordinances
Communicates codes and ordinances with the general public, construction trades and on-site contractors through personal, electronic communication and telephone
Performs plan reviews, office/permit processing and attends other meetings as required
Issues citations when violations occur and provides testimony to the Office of the State's Attorney upon request
Performs other duties as assigned