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The Village of Hanover Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JOB SUMMARY JOIN AMERICA'S GLOBAL VILLAGE. HIRING SALARY RANGE $57,746 - $61,742 Upon entry into the bargaining unit, experienced employees may be placed above the entry rate, as determined by the Village.

OUR AWESOME BENEFITS INCLUDE: Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick days In the spirit of inclusivity, we provide paid Personal Days for you to celebrate your holidays when you choose Up to $900 in Language Proficiency Pay Life Insurance Policy equal to your annual base salary rounded up to the next higher thousand, paid by the Village Pension with an employer contribution Medical Insurance with only an 11% employee contribution Free single Dental Insurance Annual Employee Awards and Appreciation Event Annual Employee Picnic Annual Holiday Party Wellness Events Free Gym Membership Free Ride - first month of public transportation is free We are a qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) WORK SCHEDULE: Tuesday - Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. upon successful completion of training

TRAINING SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Inspects residential and non-residential properties to include private homes, apartment buildings, condominiums, garages, businesses, as well as alleys, vacant lots, fire-damaged and abandoned structures, abandoned autos, illegal parking, garbage and health violations, and other violations to assure compliance with applicable Village codes/ordinances, local and national building and trade codes

Cites violations and advises owners of acceptable remedies. Determines time allotted for repairs. Performs inspection to assure full compliance.

Issues and serves abatement notices, 10-day warning tickets and long form complaints. Follows each incident through to ensure violators have taken corrective measures. Provides relevant testimony in court for cases requiring such action.

Makes recommendations regarding the safety and habitability of dwellings and structures. Refers owners/agents and cases to Village departments for services as needed. May refer tenants/owners to social services to address emergency shelter, social, mental and/or financial assistance needs.

Initiates board-up. Performs routine office work. Prepares correspondence and inspection reports, writes narratives, receives telephone calls, and responds to inquiries of a technical and non-technical nature regarding codes, ordinances, procedures, etc.

Although the primary function of this position is code enforcement, the incumbent may be assigned to perform the functions of a general community service officer as follows: Performs community service activities. Responds to obvious or requested calls for assistance such as motorists with disabled vehicles, lockouts, animal problems, and parking problems. Assists Patrol Officers by taking information and writing reports (both on the scene and at the police station) to include theft, burglary, vandalism, lost and found, minor traffic accidents, battery, malicious mischief and other criminal activity that is no longer in progress.

Transports supplies to officers as necessary. Serves as an evidence technician. Develops and lifts fingerprints.

Photographs and/or sketches crime scenes for details of potential evidence. Independently identifies, gathers and transfers physical evidence to storage or crime laboratory preventing chain-of-custody contamination, destruction, or loss. Assists in traffic control and public assistance in the field.

Warns and directs traffic on streets and highways when accidents occur or as needed for non-functioning traffic lights, fallen traffic signs, and for special events requiring detouring and directing traffic. Provides directions or escorts citizens and visitors unfamiliar with the geographical layout of the Village and surrounding area. Performs school crossing guard duties in the absence of regularly assigned staff.

Notifies Public Works Department of downed traffic signs, non-operational traffic lights, and streets in the need of repair. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION &/OR EXPERIENCE Two years of college with preferred courses in building trades, code enforcement or related field; or two years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess the following certifications and/or licenses: Illinois Driver's License; and the ability to obtain certification as an I.C.C

(International Code Council) Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector and L.E.A.D.S. certification within 6 months of employment.