Code Compliance Officer

Village of Tinley Park•Tinley Park, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Village of Tinley Park is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Code Compliance Officer in its Community Development Department. This department includes economic development, planning, and building divisions, all working collaboratively to enhance development services and the quality of life in Tinley Park. The Village of Tinley Park is a vibrant community in southwest suburban Chicago, with a residential population of 56,000 and nearly 1,000 businesses.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Three (3) to six (6) years of experience in building inspection, plan review, code enforcement, architecture, or engineering, as related to building construction.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Must possess an International Code Council Certification (ICC) as an International Property Maintenance Inspector, or the ability to obtain within 12 months.
Excellent verbal and written communication, customer service and interpersonal skills are required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Excel is necessary.
Ability to work under time pressures and critical deadlines.
Ability to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to prioritize work and exhibit discretion, and judgment within established procedures guidelines and rules absent of supervisor.
Ability to interpret and enforce applicable Village, State, and Federal codes, ordinances and regulations related to building, zoning, signage, and landscape requirements.

Nice To Haves

A combination of education, experience, and training will be considered.

Responsibilities

Conduct field investigations of potential violations, gather evidence, and question complainants comparing facts or code requirements.
Make findings, and issue warnings, correction notices, or citations.
Respond to complaints of potential code violations relating to building occupancy, nuisances, housing conditions, construction, land use, zoning, noise, dumping, clearing, landscaping, signage, and other code-related matters.
Inspect for compliance and enforce current ICC Codes, International Property Maintenance Codes, Village Zoning Code and Codified Ordinances of the Village of Tinley Park.
Attend court, testify, and provide written and visual evidence of violations and other required documentation for the Administrative Hearing Clerks as required.
Document and maintain records of all code proceedings for all tickets issued.
Perform re-inspections.
Coordinate work with other Village departments to ensure compliance with codes by residents and businesses, particularly after fires, vehicle impact damage, natural disasters, and other emergency situations.
Maintain a variety of logs and reports related to inspection and enforcement activities.
Effectively communicate the requirements of all related laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations to contractors, tenants, landlords, property owners, and the general public.
Inspect houses or other properties and ascertain compliance with applicable codes utilizing tact.
Respond to emergency calls outside of normal business hours as required.
Establish effective working relationships with internal staff and elected officials as well as developers, residents, property owners, contractors, engineers, architects, public officials, and the general public.