Naperville, IL – Lead Building Inspector

The Transportation, Engineering and Development Department (TED) at the City of Naperville is looking for an experienced Building Inspector to lead a team of up to 10 Building Inspectors.   This Lead Building Inspector will coordinate, oversee and contribute to specialized building inspections at various stages of construction, alteration and repair to ensure compliance with adopted City building codes and ordinances.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $31.70 – $40.04 per hour, commensurate with experience. The pay grade for this position is N11.  For additional information click here (Download PDF reader).
Duties

• Leads team of Building Inspectors and conducts annual performance evaluations with input from the Supervisor.
• Schedules, coordinates and monitors field investigations performed by Building Inspectors.
• Provides field support and technical assistance to Building Inspectors.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the functionality of the software platforms used for permit and inspection management.
• Coordinates and leads project meetings to address inspection schedules and issues.
• Informs Supervisor of inspection activities and issues in the field.
• Performs inspections of commercial and residential buildings to ensure compliance with the City’s adopted building codes and ordinances.
• Maintains inspection logs, records and files.
• Investigates and resolves elevated field inspection issues.
• Responds to inquiries and provides information to the public and other City staff on matters related to field inspection activities.
• Coordinates job site communications pertaining to inspection activities.
• Trains and mentors new Building Inspectors.
• Coordinates training and continuing education for Building Inspectors.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required Credentials and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Additional education and/or technical training typically acquired through technical or vocational school.
• Five years of increasing responsibility in construction inspections or a related field.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License

Preferred Credentials and Experience: 

• Associate’s degree
• Professional construction-related certification.
• ICC Residential Building Inspector Certification.
• ICC Commercial Building Inspector Certification.

Additional Information

The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 150,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago.  Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live.  The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area.  It’s also a great place to work!  Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package.

Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached to the application.  Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.

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The City of Naperville complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at (630) 305-7066.