Senior Inspector

**Primary Purpose** **:** Supervise and perform skilled field inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, as well as property maintenance and fire prevention inspections, to ensure compliance with municipal codes and approvals. Provide senior-level technical expertise, mentoring, and training to inspection staff. Make independent decisions requiring technical judgment, interpretation of codes, and enforcement actions while maintaining strong customer service relationships. **Supervision Received** **:** Receive direct supervision from the Building Division Manager and general supervision from senior management. **Supervision Exercised** **:** Supervise the work of building, fire prevention, and property maintenance inspectors and other staff as assigned. IMRF pension eligible position. 2080 hours annual. Expected hiring range: $37.87 -$52.40 hourly ($78,769.60 - $108,992.00 annual equivalency) 2026 Range Max: $56.80 hourly ($118,144 annual equivalency) Supervise, assign, and prioritize the work of inspectors across building, property maintenance, fire prevention, life safety, elevator safety, and false alarm enforcement programs. Provide guidance on complex inspections, code interpretation, and enforcement actions. Mentor, train, and evaluate inspection staff. Review inspection reports and ensure quality control. Perform field inspections of buildings and structures under construction, alteration, or repair for compliance with building, fire, mechanical, electrical, zoning, and land use codes. Verify compliance with approved plans, Commission approvals, and City Council conditions. Conduct joint inspections with Fire and Engineering staff as needed. Lead the most complex and sensitive inspections. Meet and correspond with architects, contractors, property owners, and residents regarding construction projects, compliance requirements, and inspection findings. Coordinate with other City departments including Public Works, Planning, Fire, Finance, and Business Development. Address customer complaints and explain departmental policies. Prepare and maintain records of inspections, enforcement actions, and project status. Support permit management by working closely with Customer Service staff on scheduling and reporting. Prepare reports for management on performance metrics, and opertational acitivies. Assist with budgeting and related planning for equipment and training needs. Represent the City at administrative hearings and in court proceedings related to enforcement actions. Research and recommend code amendments. Assist at the customer service counter as needed. Serve as Building Division Manager during absences. Attend meetings and training to maintain certifications. Perform other related duties as assigned. Provide emergency inspection support during unusual or emergency situations. **Required Minimum Qualifications** **:** *The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* **Education** **:** Two-year college degree required, or high school diploma/GED with an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred. **Experience** **:** Five to eight years of experience as an inspector, or an equivalent combination of certification, training, and experience in commercial and residential construction practices. Supervisory experience in a municipal or governmental regulatory setting preferred. Experience as a Combination Inspector (building, electrical, and mechanical) preferred. **Certification or License** **:** Valid driver’s license required. International Code Council (ICC) certifications required, with ICC Certified Combination Inspector preferred. **Required Knowledge, Skills, and Proficiencies** **:** - Knowledge…