Code Enforcement Assistant (Community Development) summer

VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG

Human Resources Department

101 Schaumburg Court,Schaumburg, IL 60193

The Village of Schaumburg is a thriving community of 78,723 residents located 11 miles west of O'Hare International Airport and approximately 26 miles northwest of Chicago. Not only is Schaumburg the twelfth-largest community in the State of Illinois, but it is also home to the second-largest concentration of retail, office, and commercial activity.Notable village distinctions include being rated as an excellent or good place to live by 95% of respondents in the National Community Survey;having multiple highly-awarded and accredited departments; and being recognized as a Better Business Town by The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and NorthernIllinois.

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.

NOW ACCEPTINGAPPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Code Enforcement Assistant (Community Development) summer

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received. This position will remain open until filled.

PAY RATE: $28.81 per hour based on a 35-hour workweek.

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

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.The ideal candidate will need to effectively communicate to a full range of people. We are looking to add a team member capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects and tasks with thoroughness and accuracy. Proficiency in other languages is a plus.

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.

BENEFITS:

Seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.

SELECTION PROCESS:

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

THE VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER