Building Inspector

Willdan is a Municipal Services Firm that has provided superior engineering, planning, building, and a wide range of consulting services to government agencies for over 60 years. We take pride in fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where your expertise is valued and your career can thrive.

Public Agency Resources (PARS), a subsidiary of Willdan Group Inc., is seeking a part time ICC-Certified Building Inspector to join our team in Rockford, IL. This position involves inspecting commercial, residential, and industrial properties during and after construction to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections before, during, and after construction to ensure that the building and construction site complies with safety, structural, and building code regulations.
• Issue violation notices, stop-work orders, and permits for construction.
• Documents results of inspections.
• Effectively communicates findings to homeowners and contractors.
• Coordinates with and assists other field inspectors. Pick up extra inspections as needed.
• Explains and clarifies code related problems with contractor field personnel.
• Communicates and upholds standards consistently.
• Conducts building damage assessment inspections.
• Provide training and mentoring to current inspectors, coordinate and assist in selection and training of new staff.
• Follow up on phone calls and compliant issues.
• Handle customer service issues for walk-ins that need clarification on code-related issues.
• Serve as a resource for inspectors in the field.
• Interpret and apply standards and regulations for Building, Electrical, Elevator, Mechanical, and Plumbing.
• Conduct ride along with field inspectors to provide ongoing supervision and feedback regarding job performance and consistency on filed calls.
• Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of inspections; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• International Code Council (ICC) Certifications (Commercial and Residential).
• State of IL Building Inspector License.
• 3-5 years' experience.
• Municipality experience.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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