Building Superintendent Full-Time, Exempt

Job Title: Building Superintendent Job/FLSA Status: Full-Time Exempt

Department: Building Department Reports to: Village President Trustee Liaison

Position summary: Reporting to the Village President and assigned Trustee liaison the Building Superintendent is a senior department-level position that is responsible for planning scheduling and coordinating the activities and projects of the Villages building department and providing expert professional assistance to all Village departments. The Building Superintendent also provides direct supervision of other professional technical and clerical personnel within the building department. The Building Superintendent is appointed by the Village President with the consent of the Village Board.

Position responsibilities:

Plan organize assign review direct and evaluate the work of assigned staff; plan for and provide training and professional development; set work priorities; coordinate and schedule assignments; and establish goals and objectives.

Work with builders contractors architects and other building and land use professionals to insuresubmitted plans and construction processes comply with Village ordinances and current building codes and standards.

Direct and administer activities and programs for compliance with federal state and municipal codes and regulations governing the use of land including but not limited to building construction rehabilitation alteration use occupancy and environmental impact.

Recommend new or revised regulations to achieve uniformity of code applications. Analyze review and prepare code amendments. Furnish updated interpretations of codes and regulations to other Village staff. Assist in the preparation of Village ordinances.

Administer and enforce the Villages building inspection compliance programs. Investigate or direct an investigation of complaints and hazardous conditions.

Oversee land use activities including zoning and flood control and prepare recommendations to the Village President Village Board Commissions and other Village staff as needed.

Perform plan check review for residential and non-residential buildings; review structural and site informed of current regulations changes in code and legislation new building materials and construction methods.

Provide technical assistance to Village staff developers committees commissions or boards and the public either directly or through professional staff.

Work closely with Village staff to solve a broad range of service delivery community and administrativeproblems.

Prepare or direct the preparation of a variety of written materials including staff reports memoranda correspondence and similar documents.

Select and oversee the work of consultants.

Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Essential skills and experience:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent With major work in pre-engineering construction technology or a related field.

I-Code certification for residential/commercial inspections permits code enforcement or related fields of

expertise as well as a willingness to obtain additional certifications where applicable.

FEMA certification for Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) is preferred; or agree to obtain the CFM

certification within twelve months of employment date

Minimum of five years of senior-level experience in building and related inspections plan check review

and/or code enforcement. Prior Building Superintendent-related job experience is preferred.

Strong organizational leadership personnel and project management skills

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and technology

Possession of a valid Illinois Drivers License

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and oral presentation skills

Knowledge of current building practices and materials in the structural plumbing mechanical and

electrical construction fields. Detailed knowledge of federal state and local codes and regulations

governing residential and commercial/industrial construction rehabilitation alteration use and

occupancy.

Detailed understanding of problems trends and approaches used in municipal code inspection and

enforcement programs.

Ability to work independently and to maintain a high level of energy and also work in a fast-paced team

environment.

Interpret and apply complex rules regulations laws and ordinances.

Ability to enforce codes with firmness and tact.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of day-to-day

operations.

Reporting to this position: Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer(s) Building Clerk(s) Health

Inspector(s) Mechanical Inspector(s) Electrical Inspector(s) and Plumbing Inspector(s).

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics

described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the

essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing duties of the job the employee is occasionally required to stand walk sit and use

hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.

Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job

include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust

focus.

Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Range: $110000.00 - $123000.00. Starting salary is commensurate with experience and

certifications. The Village offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes participation in the

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) health insurance including medical dental and vision coverage

and life insurance. The Village also offers paid vacation holidays and sick time.

Applications are available at the Midlothian Village Hall 14801 Pulaski Rd. Midlothian IL 60445 or online.

at: /employment opportunities. Please send your application cover letter

and resume to Dianna Harris-Jedd at: