VILLAGE OF ADDISON
BUILDING DIVISION SUPERVISOR –
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Summary of Position and Duties:
The Human Resources Division of the Village of Addison is accepting applications to fill (1) impending vacancy in the at-will, F.L.S.A exempt, full-time position of Building Division Supervisor in the Community Development Department. Under general supervision, this person assists the Director of Community Development with supervising activities and personnel related to the plan review and inspection of all buildings and structures being constructed, altered or repaired within the Village. This person administers all Code Enforcement Activities, including attending Administrative Adjudication and Circuit Court Hearings. This personal also oversees the Industrial Property Maintenance Inspection Program and the Residential Rental Program to determine compliance with all Village Codes and Ordinances. This person evaluates subordinate Inspectors and Clerical Staff, including the Special Projects Coordinator, for various tasks and functions as outlined in their job description. The Building Division Supervisor generally works a Monday through Friday, 37.5-hour work-week. However, the employee will be expected to work and attend meetings after-hours, as directed by their supervisor. Work is of average difficulty and is reviewed for progress and conformance to established procedures by the Director of Community Development and/or his/her designee.

The primary responsibility of the Building Division Supervisor will involve, but not be limited to:

• Performs duties in strict accordance with the Department/division SOP/safety manual and expected to report any hazards and observed infractions immediately to the supervisor, assisting in resolution.

• Must wear all required safety equipment (i.e., gloves, ear plugs, etc.) for the duty at hand according to department, equipment and regulatory specifications; report near miss accidents; comply with proper P.P.E. usage and follow required JSA’s; attend all required Village and department training; perform vehicle and work area evaluations according to department specifications and as required on a daily basis; initiate training topics or issues as needed.

• Approves or disapproves personal, vacation and/or sick leave for employees in their work unit, initiates disciplinary action against employees when necessary; supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate employees. Participates in the interviewing, hiring and training of new staff. Ensures that proper documentation of subordinate employee performance and behavior is conducted. Handles citizen complaints and takes the appropriate, corrective action.

• Supervises, cross-trains and assigns department personnel to plan review of proposed and altered buildings to ensure conformance to established building codes. May perform plan reviews and inspections to assist staff in maintaining workload. Investigates complaints related to violations of building, zoning and other ordinances if necessary; coordinates review of plans and other documents with other divisions of the Community Development Department, code consultants, fire districts, various State of Illinois agencies and the DuPage County Health Department, when applicable.

• Receives and investigates the general public’s complaints regarding division services. Institutes corrective measures, including legal action as feasible, and communicates with the general public regarding complaint disposition. Provides said service to customers in a timely, professional and courteous manner.

• Supervises, trains and assigns department personnel to building inspections, reviews plans for proposed buildings to ensure conformance to established building codes; calculates permit fees.

• Supervises, trains and assigns department personnel to inspect all phases of building construction, including the use of materials and equipment to ensure compliance with established building codes; notifies proper officials when code violations are discovered and schedules re-inspections accordingly.

• Assigns personnel to perform annual and special inspections of existing buildings to determine if code violations have been rectified to conform to codes; re-inspect industrial buildings; inspect business locations for zoning and code compliance; and investigate citizen complaints.

• Prepares required ordinances, codes, permits, permit fees, and form updates and/or revisions as directed; attends Development Review Committee meetings and Commercial and Industrial Committee meetings.

• Meets with homeowners, contractors, developers, architects, engineers, planners and others to answer questions about code-related situations and assists in the preparation of building permits; coordinates with outside consultants for the review of building plans when necessary.

• Performs duties in strict accordance with the Departmen