Senior Plan Reviewer / Inspector at Lake County – Libertyville, Illinois

Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation, an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities? If so, Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3,000 employees, it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.

This position will involve skilled plan review work in securing and maintaining compliance with building codes and ordinances for residential and commercial projects.

• Examine plans and specifications for new construction, additions, and alterations to residential and commercial buildings to determine compliance with the provisions of applicable construction codes.
• Conduct inspections of buildings and properties during construction, alteration, and repair to ensure conformance with adopted building codes and amendments.
• Perform work with independent judgment and action within the framework of existing rules and regulations.
• Attend and participate in meetings; and training as needed to stay apprised of new industry trends and innovations, including construction code changes.

• Ability to understand and interpret building codes, state statutes, and local ordinances as they relate to plans and specifications for residential, multi-family, and commercial structures.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively when responding to citizens and/or contractor’s building code questions.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work well with other inspectors and plan reviewers to accomplish department goals.

Education Required


Physical Requirements

• The required work will involve sitting for extended periods of time, standing or walking, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis, and high dexterity in operating office equipment, including a keyboard, phone, etc.
• The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision and the ability to hear and speak to understand, respond to, and build relationships with a diverse clientele.