BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

at City of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description:

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Building Construction Inspector

Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB)

Code Enforcement Section

Number of Positions: 11

Annual Starting Salary: $88,104

These positions are open to current BIDDERS AND the PUBLIC (non-bidders). Only current City employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with CHICAGO REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS-INSPECTORS (CARPENTERS LOCAL 13) – (BARGAINING UNIT #44) are considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.

BID INSTRUCTIONS:

Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago.”

2. Enter your employee ID ( located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Under general supervision, the class inspects the structural, safety and sanitary conditions of buildings,

reviews building plans and construction specifications and inspects new construction, rehab and

alteration projects for compliance with the construction provisions of the building code; and performs.

related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Responsible for conducting permit inspections to verify the work in progress is following the approved plans; license inspections to verify compliance with Chicago Construction Codes provisions for daycares, restaurants.

· Responds to 311 complaints regarding work without permits, vacant buildings, and/or existing buildings Performs periodic inspections on existing buildings.

· Conducts inspections for cases filed in administrative hearings and/or circuit court.

· Inspects the interior and exterior of multi-residential, industrial, and commercial buildings to ensure that structural, sanitary and safety conditions are in compliance with the building code.

· Review and complete an inspection checklist of building components, list found violations and issue citations for code violations.

· Re-inspect buildings prior to court proceedings to ascertain whether violations have been corrected.

· Ensure that building owners possess proper permits for alterations to building structures.

· Inspect structures to ensure compliance with appropriate zoning ordinances and in response to heat related and rodent infestation complaints.

· Review building plans and specifications to ensure structural and foundational components comply with the construction provisions of the building code.

· Identify materials and installation methods not in compliance with building code requirements and recommend changes to bring plans into compliance.

· Inspect building structures to ensure that the framing and construction adhere to approved permit plans and construction specifications.

· Examine construction materials for compliance with building standards.

· Check structures for adherence to property, lot lines and setback requirements.

· Inspect the structural integrity and safety of buildings that have sustained fire damage.

· Issue citations for code violations and use a computer to prepare inspection findings and reports.

· Interpret and explain applicable sections of the building code and its requirements to contractors, residents and building and property owners.

· Testify at administrative hearings and in court regarding code violations and corresponding citations issued.

· Obtain information from title searches to identify building ownership.

· Inspect job sites for proper construction permits and ensure permits are valid.

· Other related duties as assigned.

• Must be able to access multi-level buildings possibly by (climbing ladders and stairs) and various work sites including roofs and basements to conduct inspections _with possible exposure to noisy, dusty or wet environments in all weather conditions and in all neighborhoods throughout the City_** .

NOTE: RESUMES, CERTIFICATES, VALID JOURNEYMAN CARD, AND DRIVER’S LICENSE MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION WHERE APPLICABLE .

Location: 2045 W. Washington Blvd 3 rd Floor

Chicago, IL 60612

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Salary: $88,104/Annually

Application Period: 6-14-24 to 6-28-24

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications:

Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered building trade apprenticeship training program and journeyman status , plus at least two (2) years of journey level building trade experience , or five years of skilled building construction or building inspection experience , or graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or construction related engineering, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, or OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Ø A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required.

Disclaimer – “Accredited” means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment and specific job duties . (IF you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered). If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

Educational & Employment Verification :

Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information or the information as listed on your resume application, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

WORKING CONDITIONS

+ Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

+ Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., construction sites, heavy machinery).

+ Exposure to loud noise, fumes, or dust.

+ Work performed in cramped or confined locations.

+ Work performed above or below ground level.

+ Work performed using scaffolds and ladders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Ability to walk for extended periods of time.

+ Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one’s body, arms, and/or legs.

+ Ability to access difficult to enter spaces (e.g., roofs, basements, tanks, field equipment, cramped quarters).

+ Ability to tolerate heights while working.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. The interviewed bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement .

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