Village of Glen Ellyn, Building Official

Building Official

Community Development Department

DESCRIPTION:

The Village of Glen Ellyn is seeking to hire one full-time Building Official. This is an exempt position. The job duties of the position include, but are not limited to, administering the provisions of the Glen Ellyn building code, zoning code, and fire code in an efficient, effective, and fair manner to ensure that the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and the general public are promoted and protected. The Building Official manages the Building Division staff including permitting staff, building inspectors, fire prevention inspectors and plan reviewers. The position oversees the day-to-day operations of the Building Division and provides responsive, courteous, and efficient service to Village residents, businesses, and the general public.  Other related duties as assigned. The position reports directly to the Community Development Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administer the primary functions of the Building Division through coordination within the Department and with the Administration, Public Works, Police, and Finance Departments, Village consultants, and other governmental agencies as necessary.
• Oversee the building permit process to ensure compliance with technical requirements of all applicable building codes and other regulatory agencies.
• Manage the inspection process to ensure existing and new buildings meet all Village code requirements.
• Manage code compliance and the resolution of resident complaints and conflicts with construction work or related conditions through requests for corrective actions and, if necessary, application of the enforcement and penalty provisions of the zoning and building codes, including inspections, violation notices, citations, fines, and court actions.
• Assist in the preparation of the Department’s budget.
• Implement and maintain the permit, inspection and plan review software program and eliminate non-value-added processes.
• Amend existing Village codes to ensure that they meet the changing needs of the Village, address new governmental agency regulations, and include building industry advances in technology, materials and equipment.
• Serve as liaison to the Building Board of Appeals, which meets on an as-needed basis. Assist the Planning Division, as needed, with other Commissions and Boards.
• Interpret building and zoning codes as needed for staff and external and internal customers.
• Directly supervise the Building Division staff, including includes Plans Examiner, Senior Building Inspector, Building Coordinator, Fire Marshal and various consultants.
• Provide training and guidance toward the development of employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field (preferred).
• ICC certification – Certified Building Official or Master Code Professional (MCP) certification is preferred.
• Three to five years of experience of increasingly responsible supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to interpret zoning code, building code, sign code, stormwater code, and fire code respectively; must also possess the ability to comprehend, retain and apply Village, State, and Federal policies and legislation, local ordinances, procedure manuals, etc.
• Ability to operate various types of standard office equipment, including computers and related software (e.g. MS Office suite); previous experience utilizing building permit computer software programs is a plus.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of application.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

The salary range for this position is $101,463 – $142,049 annually. Actual starting salary is negotiable and will be dependent upon qualifications, experience, and professional achievement. A full range of benefits is offered including health, dental and vision insurance, IMRF defined benefit pension, paid time off and holidays.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and employment application (click here) to applicants@glenellyn.org. Hard copies (faxed, mailed, hand-delivered) of resumes will be declined.
2. Applicants must indicate (Job ID: #—Building Official) in the subject line of their e-mail.
3. The selected finalist will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check, reference check, and post offer medical physical with a drug screening.
4. Application deadline is November 1, 2024 at 4:30 pm.

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