• Supervises Building Construction Inspectors responsible for conducting inspections of Public Places of Amusement and Public Places of Assembly requiring the issuance of Occupancy Placards (Maximum Capacity Signs).
• Ensures the timely completion of required annual inspections for all applicable occupancies to verify compliance with the Municipal Building Code and applicable safety standards.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to inspection staff, ensuring consistency in code interpretation, enforcement practices, and inspection procedures.
• Reviews inspection reports, findings, and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with departmental standards.
• Coordinates with other bureaus, departments, and external agencies, as necessary, to support inspection activities and ensure public safety.
• Monitors distribution of workload, staff performance, and operational efficiency within the bureau.
• Addresses complex inspection issues requiring advanced technical judgment and decision-making.
• Ensures adherence to departmental policies, procedures, and enforcement protocols.

• Eight (8) years of journey-level experience in skilled building construction or building inspection work experience, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position
• Successful completion of an industry or company-sponsored apprenticeship training program in building trade and have journeyman status, plus six (6) years of journey-level experience in skilled building construction or building inspections work, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in Construction Management or Building Inspections, plus six (6) years of experience in skilled building construction or building inspections, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s in Architecture, Construction Management, or Construction-related Engineering, plus four (4) years of work experience in skilled building construction or building inspections, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher in Architecture, Construction Management, or Construction-related Engineering, plus three (3) years of work experience in skilled building construction or building inspections, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position

• A valid State of Illinois driver’s license is required
• Must have permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability.

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. Interviewed bid applicants possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference for applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.