Building Official

The City of Effingham Public Works Department is seeking candidates to serve as Building Official. This position reports to the City Engineer. The position is full-time, with a starting wage ranging from $74,464 - $78,458 per year, based on qualifications. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined pension plan. A summary of the City’s benefits is located at https://www.effinghamil.com/job-benefits/.This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Duties:

· Primarily responsible for residential, commercial, and industrial building inspections;

· Conducts construction plan reviews and maintains consistent communications with contractors and other construction professionals regarding their plans;

· Demonstrates and applies comprehensive knowledge of the International Building Code, especially pertaining to electrical, plumbing, structural, and other construction aspects of the Code;

· Enforces and maintains compliance with all building, residential, and property codes;

· Issues building, demolition, occupancy, and sign permits;

· Enforces all applicable federal, state, and local statutes/ordinances pertaining to building codes and zoning within the City of Effingham;

· Assists the City Engineer and City Planner to collaboratively support the mission of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals;

· Works closely with the Plumbing/Electrical Inspector, Fire Department, and other City departments on life/safety issues and the permitting process;

· Performs field inspections in response to community complaints and proactively conducts inspections pertaining to dangerous and unsafe properties and environments;

· Maintains accurate, comprehensive records and documents, and all permitting software;

· Maintains effective communications and interactions with residents and property owners;

· Promotes an environment of both formal enforcement actions and open communications with residential and commercial property owners, with the goal of achieving a high level of voluntary compliance;

· Other related duties, as required.

> The complete job description is available at: https://storage.googleapis.com/proudcity/effinghamil/2025/07/Building-Official-Job-Description.pdf

Minimum Qualifications:

· Associate's degree from a two-year college or university; or four (4) to five (5) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree or higher from a university; or ten (10) years or more of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience;

· Certification as a Building Official or a related position;

· Knowledge of Word Office suite

For additional information, contact Jeremy Heuerman, Public Works Director, at 217-342-5300 ext. 5347.

Application submissions:

> Online at: https://www.effinghamil.com/job-openings/

> In-person at City of Effingham Customer Service (201 E. Jefferson Ave.) after obtaining an application form at Customer Service or downloading an application form at the website referenced above.

The City of Effingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $74,400.00 - $78,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $74,400 - $78,400