Building/Construction Inspector

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verify this information or the information as listed on your resume application, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.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.

Preference will be given to external candidates possessing the following:

• First preference will be given to candidates that are fluent in English and Spanish (able to speak, read and write).

• U.S. Department of Labor or Industry Sponsored Apprenticeship Training Certification and/or a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate's Degree in Architecture or Construction related Engineering.

• Experience with construction and building components for multi-level commercial and industrial buildings.

• Experience with renovations of existing buildings to meet minimum standards.

• Knowledge of municipal building codes.

• Experience working with architects and structural engineers to interpret plans and specs.

• Experience reading/interpreting building plans, blueprints and construction specifications.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants speaking a second language in SPANISH will be given first consideration. You must indicate on attached or pasted resume that you speak Spanish as a second language and answer affirmatively to the screening question on the application.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

Department of Human Resources

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm C.D.T. on 6-28-24.

Jun 14, 2024, 9:28:45 AM