Code Enforcement Officer

The Village of Wilmette’s Community Development Department is seeking an experienced and reliable professional to join the Village as its full-time Code Enforcement Officer in the Community Development Department. The person in this position will work under the supervision of the Director of Community Development and work closely with the Plan Reviewer.

General Responsibilities
The person in this position is responsible for conducting inspections and enforcing compliance of local laws, regulations and ordinances pertaining to the physical condition and appearance of properties and the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. The successful candidate will assist in conducting plan reviews. Position will respond to complaints, code violations and address questions about leaf blower regulations. In addition, the person in this position will be responsible for preparing letters of notice to violators, notices of court action and citations, and testifying in administrative court on behalf of the Village for such violations. This position involves working outdoors and significant contact with the general public, residents and communication via in person, telephone and written correspondence.

Position Requirements
The successful candidate should have some experience with zoning or code enforcement and public relations, a Bachelor’s degree in construction management, public administration, planning, or related field, or equivalent educational experiences. Preference for experience in construction, zoning, code enforcement and public relations. Also required is an Illinois driver’s license.

Essential position requirements include the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, to interact with the general public in a courteous and professional manner, and the ability to prioritize, organize, and complete required duties timely and accurately. Candidate must be detail oriented, flexible, and a team player. The candidate will possess a working knowledge of web-based computer software programs, and should be proficient in Microsoft Office including (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) as well as general office equipment.

Compensation and Benefits
The annual salary range for this position is Pay Grade J $92,488 TO $ 122,726.

The starting salary shall be based on the candidate’s qualifications and certifications. The Village offers an excellent benefits package with participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off for vacation, sick, annual salary step increases; and voluntary participation in the IMRF Voluntary Additional Contribution (VAC) fund, MissionSquare (457 plan), supplemental life insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care and commuter expenses. A summary of compensation and benefits can be viewed on the Village’s webpage at: Human Resources | Wilmette, IL

Selection Process
Candidates will undergo multiple interviews. The successful candidate will undergo a pre-employment physical to include drug and alcohol screening, reference checks, and a driver’s license records verification with the Secretary of State’s Office.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete an online employment application found on the Village’s Self-Service Employment Opportunities webpage at https://wilmette.munisselfservice.com/ess and attach your resume and cover letter. Employment applications will be reviewed as they are received. Paper submissions will not be accepted. The position remains open until filled.

The Village of Wilmette is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to the Village’s success. The Village seeks to recruit the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool and strongly encourages applications to be submitted from all genders, all races, all sexual orientations, people with disabilities, and Military Veterans.