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About the Job
Full-Time
Entry-Level
120,000+
Northbrook, IL, USA
Hiring Range: $120,000+, Depending on qualifications
Range of the Position/ Grade: $93,150 – $156,570 | Grade 340
FLSA Status: Exempt – Full-time
Location: Village Hall, 1225 Cedar Ln., Northbrook, IL 60062
The Building Official performs building plan review, administers applicable local, state and federal building-related codes, calculates fees, issues permits, and performs inspections.
Key Responsibilities:
- Permit & Plan Oversight – Coordinate and oversee permit application processing, calculate permit fees, and review plans.
- Code Review & Guidance – Review construction plans for compliance with ICC and municipal codes that regulate building safety; provide technical guidance.
- Public & Professional Support – Answer code questions from residents, contractors, and design professionals.
- Code Updates & Fee Management – Recommend code amendments and oversee permit fees.
- Process & Performance Improvement – Streamline procedures, track metrics, and meet department goals.
- Consultant & Contract Management – Manage consultants, contracts, and assist with budgeting.
- Interdepartmental & Emergency Support – Collaborate with departments and support emergency inspections.
- Reporting & Presentations – Prepare reports and present to boards and commissions.
- Professional Development & Other Duties – Stay current on industry trends and perform related duties as assigned.
Applicant Requirements
- Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in construction technology, architecture, engineering or a related field (preferred).
- Ten (10) years increasingly responsible experience as an architect, engineer, inspector, contractor, superintendent of construction, or any combination of these.
- Valid Illinois Driver’s License
- Preferred candidate will have 1–3 years of experience supervising one to two direct reports.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, International Code Council (ICC) Certified Residential/Commercial Building Inspector (preferred)
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local building codes and regulations.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, site plans and use a computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications.
- Meeting deadlines, multitasking and establishing/maintaining effective working relationships with contractors, the general public, and other team members.
Benefits:
Benefits: The Village offers a robust benefits package to support your well-being in exchange for your time and talent, including:
- Medical Coverage, PPO or HMO
- Prescription Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance (Basic Term & Voluntary)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability (IMRF)
- Pension / Defined Benefit Plan (IMRF)
- 457 Plan / Defined Contribution Plan
- Roth IRA
- Paid Holidays, Personal Days, Vacation, Sick Time
- Matching Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Membership Dues Reimbursement
Salary:
120,000+
Date Posted:
02.24.26
About the Company
Northbrook is a premier northern suburb of Chicago with a AAA bond rating and known as a family oriented, civic minded community with a small-town atmosphere. Many of its residents grew up in Northbrook and returned to raise their families in the community. The Village offers a full array of municipal services and operates under a council-manager form of government.
Village of Northbrook
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