Job Description
DESCRIPTION: The Village of Glen Ellyn's Community Development Department is recruiting for one (1) full-time Fire & Property Inspector. The primary job duties of the Fire & Property Inspector include inspecting commercial and multi-family residential buildings annually for compliance with fire, life safety, property maintenance, and zoning codes and ordinances; re-inspecting properties where violations are noted; initiating and following through on code enforcement activities as warranted; and maintaining accurate records and reports of inspections. Duties also include residential building and property maintenance inspections and enforcement. All duties are completed with a priority on providing responsive, courteous, and efficient service to Village residents, the general public, and other Village staff and departments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Inspect new and existing buildings, structures, and properties for compliance with the Village's fire, life-safety, property maintenance, building and zoning codes and ordinances.
- Perform inspections of new and existing businesses for fire and life-safety code compliance as part of the Village's business licensing program.
- Document locations and conditions of hazardous material storage and inspect such properties to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws and regulations.
- Update and maintain records of building ownership, tenancies, construction types, occupancy use, fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems, etc.
- Determine occupancy load for commercial properties, prepare and issue occupancy load placards, and ensure that certificate of occupancy and occupancy load placards are compliant and properly displayed.
- Work with building and business owners to develop and review fire exit plans.
- Work with building and business owners to ensure that required testing of fire alarm and fire suppression systems is performed.
- Prepare, issue, and maintain record copies of testing and inspections performed.
- Prepare reports as directed on a regular basis related to work activities.
- Issue violation notices and perform follow-up inspections as required to achieve compliance.
- Issue citations when appropriate, prepare case files, and testify at administrative hearings.
- Inspect businesses whenever the use, occupancy, or floor plan is changed.
- Assist Building Division personnel with inspections as needed or directed.
- Perform related clerical duties of data entry, filing, and ordering forms and labels.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: - Graduation from a four-year high school or GED required; Associate degree in Fire Science or related major, preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in fire prevention, code enforcement, law enforcement, building inspection, or related field, preferably in a municipal setting.
- A valid Illinois driver's license.
- NFPA and/or ICC certifications in Fire and Property Maintenance and Housing, preferred.
- Certification as ICC Fire Inspector I or State of Illinois Fire Prevention Officer required within one year of hire.
SALARY/BENEFITS: The pay offered for this full-time, non-exempt position is $70,932 to $99,304 annually, with an anticipated starting salary of $78,000 +/- DOQ. The position includes excellent fringe benefits, including participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan. Actual starting salary is negotiable and will be dependent upon qualifications, experience, and professional achievement. HOW TO APPLY: * Interested candidates should submit an employment application (
), a resume and cover letter to
[email protected]. Hard copies (faxed, mailed, hand-delivered) of resumes will be declined. * Applicants must indicate (Job ID: #40-24 Fire & Property Inspector) in the subject line of their e-mail.
- The selected finalist will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check, reference check, and a post-offer medical physical with a drug screen.
- The position is open until filled; however, first review of resumes will begin January 6, 2025. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Human Resources at 630-469-5000.
THE VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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