Building Inspector

Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service•Bellwood, IL

11d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Municipal Management Services, Inc. a subsidiary of Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Inc. has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Building Inspector. The Building Inspector is responsible for inspecting all aspects of construction, including residential dwellings, commercial and industrial buildings, for compliance with model codes, ordinances, amendments, and approved plans. This role also involves performing elementary plan reviews, approving and issuing building permits, answering code-related questions from the public, and carrying out code enforcement duties. The inspector must maintain a cooperative working relationship with various stakeholders, prepare and serve violation notices, maintain inspection schedules, and present cases at adjudication hearings. The position requires multitasking in a fast-paced environment, providing excellent customer service, demonstrating knowledge of state and local codes, effective communication, professional opinion expression, composure in volatile situations, analytical skills, and proper document management using the DocuWare system. Essential functions include operating office equipment, preparing reports, and basic proficiency in Microsoft Windows & Office Software.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent
Current and valid driver’s license
Good Driving Record
Possess an International Code Council (ICC) certification as Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector or obtain the certification within six months of being hired.
Applicant is required to obtain an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Residential Inspector within two years of being hired.
Basic level proficiency in Microsoft Windows & Office Software (Word, Excel, Power Point), to include the ability to: Copy and paste, Cut and paste, Print a selected sentence, word or paragraph, Click on a picture to enlarge it, How to rename a picture, Tell the difference between a folder or sub-folder, Return to a previously reviewed page either by switching or closing a screen, View to two files at the same time on the screen.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to Bellwood residents with the required qualifications.

Responsibilities

Inspects all aspects of construction including residential dwellings, commercial and industrial buildings for compliance with model codes, ordinances, amendments and approved plans.
Performs elementary plan reviews, approves and issues building permits.
Answers model code questions from the public and carries out code enforcement duties.
Maintains a cooperative working relationship with property owners, contractors, design professionals, fellow employees, and the public.
Prepare and serve violation notices and tickets when needed.
Maintain all files relating to and schedules of follow-up inspections for violations and tickets issued.
Prepare and present cases that appear at the bi-monthly adjudication hearings for non-compliance.
All inspectors shall be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Provides excellent customer service to the public.
Demonstrates good knowledge of state and local codes.
Is an effective communicator displaying good written and oral skills.
Expresses professional opinions, based on knowledge and experience, with confidence.
Maintains composure and self-control when confronting potentially volatile situations.
Possesses and uses good analytical skills when researching model code questions.
Store daily work, historical documents and address files correctly as required per assigned schedules in the DocuWare system and retrieve as needed.
Prepare daily, monthly and any additional reports requested by management.
Perform additional related duties as assigned, to include but not limited to, assisting Permit Clerks when needed or covering lunch breaks for Permit Clerks.
Assist the other Village personnel and departments as required.
Train other Building Inspectors personnel as required.