Code Compliance Officer - Part-Time

Code Compliance Officer

The Code Compliance Officer performs a variety of routine technical work in code enforcement to ensure compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code and the standards, rules, and regulations of the Village Municipal Code. The Code Compliance Officer will conduct field inspections and issue notices to detect and correct general property ordinance violations. This is a union position covered by the MAP #390 union.

The ideal candidate will: have the ability to apply rules and standards to real life conditions; demonstrate trustworthiness and strong integrity; maintain composure in tense or stressful situations; have a positive attitude; have strong and articulate verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to detail; take initiative and work responsibly.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid State of Illinois Driver's License. International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification will be required within 12 months of hire. One year of experience in construction, municipal and/or building inspection, building or construction trades, or other related experience is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred. This position requires no more than 19 hours per week and no more than 1000 hours per year, with Saturday shifts required. Weekday hours may offer flexibility.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct field investigations of potential exterior code violations; gather evidence and document inspection findings, results, and violations.
• Initiate enforcement of code violations and respond to complaints of potential code violations; prepare and issue notices of violation related to mandatory repair of vacant property as required by code.
• Provide general code compliance information to the public; respond to inquiries, complaints, and service requests in a fair, tactful, and firm manner.
• Inspect, observe, and enforce the Village Municipal Code related to the following:
  • Property conditions, including site sanitation, safety, and maintenance of exterior surfaces; condition of porches, stairs, decks, balconies, and basement entries; and integrity of roofs, gutters, downspouts, flashing, and vents.
  • Nuisance abatement, including soundness of accessory structures, rodent harborage, hazardous storage, and inoperable vehicles.
  • Property maintenance, buildings and construction, zoning, residential dwellings, occupancy requirements, ventilation, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, exit doors, existing heating systems operations, clearances, vents, and shutoffs.
  • Plumbing, including proper water supply, drains, vents, compliant bathrooms, kitchens, and water heaters.
  • Electrical system for hazardous conditions related to physical damage, improper installation or tampering, inadequate outlets or clearances, overuse of extension cords, over-fusing, and the location and condition of the service panel.
• Determine whether a building is unsafe, substandard, or in noncompliance with codes; respond quickly to vacate the building or provide the necessary support to secure or remove it.
• Follow through on all notices; ensure that all code violations are satisfactorily corrected in a timely manner.
• Initiate re-inspections and necessary court actions on all notices and citations issued to abate code violations.
• Maintain impartiality, confidentiality, and professionalism to effectively promote optimal health, safety, and welfare in the community.
• Question complainants, witnesses, and suspects; compare facts to code requirements; make findings; issue notices of violations, citations, or notices to appear.
• Gather, maintain, and present evidence to enforce codes, with due consideration for procedural and substantive due process of law; ensure that the right of entry to private property meets constitutional standards.
• Draft and distribute a variety of correspondence, memoranda, notices, flyers, brochures, and reports relating to the codes, property maintenance, and code enforcement issues and actions.
• Review cases being prepared for trial and Administrative Adjudication, with emphasis on evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecution.
• Prepare detailed reports of activities and investigations made, consult with prosecutors, prepare case documents for court action, and testify in court as an expert witness, as needed.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism during all interactions.