City of St. Charles
Are you seeking a rewarding opportunity in public service working with a great team? We strive to hire skilled, competent, dedicated, customer-oriented staff who pride themselves on performing their duties to the highest level of excellence.
Job Description – This position is responsible for technical enforcement work in the review and inspection of existing residential and non-residential structures, new building construction, site improvements, and violations to determine and secure compliance with the municipal codes and regulations.
· Lead and coordinate the review of submittals for permit applications.
· Conduct plan reviews for all types of construction, which includes reviewing, coordinating, compiling and transmitting staff plan review comments.
· Conduct framing, mechanical, electrical, concrete and structural inspections of buildings, other structures, and site improvements, alteration, and repair work to ensure conformity to approved permit plans, codes, and zoning regulations.
· Conduct final inspections of buildings, structures and site improvements.
· Discuss and document issues (verbally and in writing) related to housing, building, zoning and site improvement inspection working with contractors, tenants, and property owners.
· Maintain accurate records of work performed and prepare written reports.
· Investigate and take necessary action on complaints involving construction, zoning, and property maintenance.
· Issue citations and testify in court as needed.
· In the absence of the supervisor, this position may be asked to become acting supervisor when the need arises.
· Supports other City departments/divisions in the abatement of emergency situations, such as snow plowing.
Requirements
· High school diploma or equivalent with associate’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred.
· Five years of experience in construction related position, including field experience, and three years managing projects.
· Ability to read and interpret building construction plans.
· International Code Council (ICC) Certification in the appropriate field of construction or obtain within one year of hire.
· Knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices used in building construction and of stages of construction.
· Knowledge of municipal ordinances, codes, and regulations pertaining to conditions of existing multi-family, the construction of accessory building and zoning, and ability to apply and interpret requirements where discrepancies exist.
· Effective oral and written communication skills to explain and interpret codes to contractors, tenants, and property owners and to interact with elected and appointed officials, co-workers, agencies, other governmental units, and the public.
· Ability to use MS Outlook, Word, Excel and input data into City’s permit tracking system and ability to use GIS.
· Work under varying environmental conditions and lift up to 20 pounds, with inspections requiring climbing, bending, and fitting into tight, small, low, high, and generally awkward spaces.
· On-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (reporting no later than 60 minutes of the call-in)
· Possess a valid Class A CDL with appropriate endorsements or acquire one within 6 months of hire.
If selected, successful completion of a background investigation, physical, functional capacity evaluation and drug screen are required. CDL holders, they will be run through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Clearinghouse pre-employment.
Salary and Benefits – $36.50 – $48.67 per hour per the Teamster’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, with starting pay commensurate with experience. Competitive package of benefits to include medical, dental, prescription, vision, wellness incentives, life insurance, retirement pension plan with Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, other retirement savings options, and much more!
