Code Enforcement Assistant (Community Development) summer

VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG

Human Resources Department

101 Schaumburg Court,Schaumburg, IL 60193

http://www.schaumburg.com/

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Code Enforcement Assistant (Community Development) summer

Are you looking to make a difference in your community this summer? Join our team as a Code Enforcement Assistant and help maintain the quality and safety of our neighborhoods.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position conducts field inspections to detect and correct general property maintenance ordinance violations. This position will need to monitor and document the violation information and prepare written and verbal reports based on inspection data. Notices of violations and citations may also be issued.

The position is typically for the summer months based on a 35-hour work week.

JOB DUTIES:
1. Conducts daily drive-by and walking inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial properties to identify building maintenance and other exterior code violations.
2. Assists Code Enforcement Inspectors with notifying property owners of code violations and establishing a compliance period for noncomplying issues.
3. Monitors and assists other village staff at the village's farmer's market held one day per week May through October.
4. Issues notices of violation and citations as directed by the supervisor.
5. Documents inspection results and violations through data entry.
6. Performs property research to gather background information for enforcement purposes.
7. Provides general code information to the public.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education equivalent to a high school diploma.
2. Educational coursework in code enforcement, code inspection, building inspection, construction technology, construction management, criminal justice, law enforcement, or a related field preferred.
3. Possession of a valid driver's license.
4. Proficiency with current computer technology, job-specific software, and customer service systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Capable of climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, stairwells, etc.
2. Capable of stooping, crawling, bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist, bending the body forward and downward by bending the leg and spine, turning the body at the waist, or turning the head at the neck in an unrestricted motion, moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet, extending arm(s) and hand(s) in any direction; seizing, holding, grasping, turning with hands; picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers; maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, running, standing, or crouching.
3. Ability to judge distances to see objects where and as they are, ability to distinguish objects by the eye, ability to perceive the nature of sounds, ability to feel objects such as size, shape, or texture using fingers and fingertips, ability to distinguish varying degrees of temperatures.
4. Capable of withstanding heights, walking on roofs, maneuvering around and/or through obstacles, construction materials, manufactured materials, and/or equipment.
5. Capable of operating instruments, tools, and equipment that are job-related and/or as directed.
6. Capable of conducting thorough plan/drawing reviews, interpreting customer requests, proofreading, working with figures, and effectively performing code enforcement and compliance.
7. Necessity to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
8. Ability to cope with numerous interruptions.
9. Ability to drive a personal vehicle to and from inspection sites.

SEASONAL PAY RATE: $30.86 per hour.

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received. This position will remain open until filled.

BENEFITS:

Seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.

ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG:
The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.

Our Core Values are the heart and soul of how we operate. Customer service, integrity, respect, teamwork, and trust are the values we dedicate ourselves to with the goal of providing excellent services and programs to meet the needs of our community and those within our organization. They guide our actions and serve as the framework for the decisions and contributions we make every day - at every level. Each member of the Schaumburg team is valued, belongs and provides essential services to the residents, visitors, and businesses of Schaumburg. We are proud of the rich diversity of the Schaumburg community, and we want employees to bring their own unique capabilities, experiences, and characteristics to their work in serving the community. The characteristics of humility, empathy, respect, and open-mindedness are cornerstones of our organizational culture. The success of the village depends on our employees, and we are committed to helping employees continue growing and developing in their careers.

SELECTION PROCESS:

The candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, and other job-related testing or verifications. Chosen candidates will be subject to background checks and a criminal history investigation. The top candidate will need to successfully complete the post-offer qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen (including cannabis).

Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete the application process should contact the Human Resources Department at 847-923-3900.

The Village of Schaumburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer