Posted 5 days ago

Lead Building Inspector

Company: City of Naperville
Category: Manufacturing/Skilled Trades

 Naperville

Type: Full Time

The Transportation, Engineering and Development Department (TED) at the City of Naperville is looking for an experienced Building Inspector to lead a team of up to 10 Building Inspectors. This Lead Building Inspector will coordinate, oversee and contribute to specialized building inspections at various stages of construction, alteration and repair to ensure compliance with adopted City building codes and ordinances. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $31.70 – $40.04 per hour, commensurate with experience. The pay grade for this position is N11. For additional information click here (Download PDF reader). Duties:

  • Leads team of Building Inspectors and conducts annual performance evaluations with input from the Supervisor.
  • Schedules, coordinates and monitors field investigations performed by Building Inspectors.
  • Provides field support and technical assistance to Building Inspectors.
  • Maintains an in-depth knowledge of the functionality of the software platforms used for permit and inspection management.
  • Coordinates and leads project meetings to address inspection schedules and issues.
  • Informs Supervisor of inspection activities and issues in the field.
  • Performs inspections of commercial and residential buildings to ensure compliance with the City’s adopted building codes and ordinances.
  • Maintains inspection logs, records and files.
  • Investigates and resolves elevated field inspection issues.
  • Responds to inquiries and provides information to the public and other City staff on matters related to field inspection activities.
  • Coordinates job site communications pertaining to inspection activities.
  • Trains and mentors new Building Inspectors.
  • Coordinates training and continuing education for Building Inspectors.
  • Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.