Manager, Building Inspections (dept. Of Building And Zoning)-bureau Of Economic Development

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Coordinates and supervises all building, elevator and HVAC inspectors and ensures all staff comply with local, state, and federal codes, regulations, and ordinances.

Serves as consultant to contractors and the public to ensure construction plans and materials meet the professional standards, requirements, and guidelines.

Act as a liaison to and collaborate with senior management to oversee and enhance the organization, operation, and performance of the department.

This position may be eligible for a signing bonus.

Minimum Qualifications


* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and


* Five (5) years of building construction and inspection with code compliance or directly related experience is required.


* Three (3) years of prior supervisory experience or


* An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.


* Valid driver's license is required.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Candidates who are selected to fill safety-sensitive positions must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background check process.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/default/files/service/drug-and-alcohol-policy.pdf

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work.

They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS



* Ability to manage professional and/or skilled support staff on a day-to-day basis.


* Ability to lead within the established objectives and make decisions regarding daily priorities and the application of technical/business processes for a work group or segment of a department.


* Ability to set overall direction and hold staff accountable for accomplishing work objectives by fostering positive relationships between employees, leadership, and stakeholders.
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