Salary : $75,483.20 - $83,200.00 Annually
Location : Government Center (2nd Floor) - 115 E. Washington St. Bloomington, IL, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01004
Department: Development Services
Division: Building Safety
Opening Date: 05/06/2026
Closing Date: 5/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hours/Shift: Mon-Fri 7:30-3:30
DescriptionTo perform a responsible level of inspection work in securing compliance with the municipal building, electrical, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and plumbing code provisions. To review and inspect plans/specifications, for commercial, multi-family and one- or two-family structures. This position will be responsible for permitting and inspection of residential one- and two-family projects to verify compliance with applicable Building and Construction Codes.
Work involves the performance of varied inspection and clerical tasks related to zoning, building, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing codes. This position will serve as back-up inspector for HVAC and electrical inspectors.
Review and examination of building plans, issuance of building permits and improvement permits, and inspection of construction or improvement projects to ensure compliance with appropriate municipal ordinances.
Examples of DutiesThe Inspector IV - Multi Discipline may be called upon to do any of the following: (These examples may not include all of the tasks and/or knowledge which may be expected of the employee, nor do they cover all of the specific duties which may be required.)
- Receive, review and examine projects prior to construction to ensure code requirements; follow up on building plans to ensure adherence to applicable Building and Zoning Codes and approved plans.
- Record and save all permits issued to ensure proper compliance with applicable codes.
- Check on complaints received for validity of complaint; act accordingly in meeting applicable City Codes.
- Ensure adherence to departmental and city guidelines and policies.
- Inspections and compliance in Mobile Home Parks as it relates to the physical hookups and disconnects of mobile units.
- Inspect Mobile Home sites for proper hookup and disconnect means as it pertains to building, electrical, HVAC and plumbing.
- Issue permits and calculate fees for Mobile Home Park sites as it relates to building, electrical, HVAC and plumbing.
- Receive municipal code enforcement complaints related to building, electrical, HVAC and plumbing, refuse, property maintenance, etc.; investigate complaints.
- Substitute for other Inspector positions in the building, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other areas as needed.
Typical Qualifications- Considerable knowledge of regulations and laws relating to building construction, zoning, HVAC, plumbing and electrical.
- Considerable knowledge of the techniques, methods and materials involved in building construction and alteration.
- Considerable knowledge of possible defects and flaws in building construction and of effective corrective measures.
- Ability to detect and locate defective workmanship and materials and to ascertain the stage of construction when defects are most easily found and remedied.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and officials, craftsmen, building owners, contractors and the general public.
- Ability to understand and work from plans, drawings, and diagrams.
- Ability to present ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to identify errors in correct hookup and disconnects of Mobile Homes.
Certificates/Licenses:- Possession of a valid Illinois Driver's License.
- Within 12 months of hire, obtain the following certifications: International Code Council's (ICC's) Residential Building Inspector, Residential Mechanical Inspector, and Residential Electrical Inspector. In addition, within 12 months of hire, obtain one of the following certifications or licenses: ICC's Residential Plans Examiner, or ICC's Commercial Electrical Inspector, or ICC's Commercial Mechanical Inspector, ICC's Commercial Building Inspector, ICC's P2 Commercial Plumbing Inspector or Illinois Plumbing License.
Education/Experience:- Possession of a High School diploma, supplemented by college prep courses in construction technology or any equivalent combination of experience or training to attain desired knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Our employees are our greatest asset and reason for our success. As a full-time Local 362 - Inspector employee, you will receive a Total Compensation package including healthcare/wellness benefits, paid time off (PTO), insurance and retirement. Details below:
Healthcare/Wellness- Medical - choice between a lower deductible PPO, an HSA-compatible PPO, and an HMO
- All plans administered by BCBS
- 80% employer subsidy provided for employee, 73% subsidy provided if covering dependent(s). Working spouse exclusion applies, however, to the Medical Plan
- Dental - PPO
- Administered by BCBS
- 50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s)
- Vision - PPO
- Administered by VSP
- 50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s)
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Extensive Wellness program, including an annual Health Club Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - for assistance with work, health & life topics such as overall wellbeing, relationship management, workplace challenges, addiction, child/elder care resources, legal advice, financial guidance, nutrition & physical health
Paid Time Off (PTO)- 80 hours vacation, provided on your start date
- 120 hours at 1-4 years of service
- 160 hours at 5-15 years of service
- 168 hours at 16 years of service
- 176 hours at 17 years of service
- 184 hours at 18 years of service
- 192 hours at 19 years of service
- 200 hours at 20 years of service
- 12.5 paid holidays each year
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- 4th of July
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Day After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Eve (1/2 day)
- 2 personal days provided each year
- Opportunity to earn a Wellness Day each year
- 1 sick day earned each month, up to a maximum bank of 120 days
Insurance- $50,000 Employer-provided benefit
- Voluntary Life Insurance buy-up
Retirement- Automatic enrollment in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension - benefit details can be found
- Automatic enrollment in the LIUNA Pension - benefit details can be found in the
- Voluntary retirement options available:
- 457 Account (similar to a 401k)
- Roth IRA
- Additional Voluntary After-Tax Contribution (VAC) plan via IMRF
Additional benefit details can be found within the union's
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Do you have any building inspection experience?
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Do you have any experience working in construction or in the installation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems?
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Do you have any knowledge of the International Code Council family of codes?
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Do you have any working knowledge of National Electric Code?
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