Description

The Village of Huntley, a vibrant and growing community of approximately 30,000 residents located in southern McHenry County and northern Kane County, is seeking applicants for the position of Building Inspector in the Development Services Department.  

Located along the I-90 corridor, Huntley has experienced more than $340 million in new construction activity in the past two years.   Construction activity is expected to remain strong with continued residential, commercial, and industrial development.  

Under the general supervision of the Chief Building Official, the Building Inspector performs residential and commercial inspections, reviews residential building plans, investigates code violations, and maintains inspection and enforcement records. The position works regularly with contractors, design professionals, property owners, and the public.

A typical workday is Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open until filled.

Examples of Duties

• Conducts residential and commercial inspections for compliance with approved plans, building codes, zoning regulations, and Village ordinances.
• Reviews residential building plans for compliance with building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and energy codes.
• Issues correction notices, citations, permits, and certificates as appropriate.
• Investigates complaints, unsafe structures, unpermitted work, and other code violations.
• Prepares plan-review letters and maintains inspection and enforcement records.
• Explains code requirements and required corrective actions to contractors, design professionals, property owners, and residents.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented by coursework in building construction, and considerable experience in the building trades.  
  Valid Illinois driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• ICC Property Maintenance Inspector and Residential Building Inspector certifications are preferred, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain ICC Commercial Building Inspector certification within 18 months of hire.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable codes and ordinances, state codes, and accepted practices related to property maintenance, building and zoning enforcement. 

The successful candidate must possess 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 ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of web-based computer software programs and should be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).