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City of Naperville
Employment Opportunity
Job Title
**Code Official (3519)**
Closing Date
When Filled
Salary
\$87,936.35 - \$96,729.99
Job Type
Full-Time
**Location:**
Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S Eagle St, Naperville, Illinois
Department
Transportation, Engineering and Development
Job Description
The City of Naperville seeks a Code Official to conduct comprehensive
architectural and construction plan review for all types of residential
and commercial buildings and structures; ensure that submitted plans are
in compliance with adopted building codes and ordinances; coordinate
review comments with other reviewers; and convey review comments and
information regarding code requirements to the general public,
developers, contractors, architects, and engineers.
- The hiring range for this position is \$87,936.35 - \$96,729.99
commensurate with credentials and experience. The Pay Grade for this
position is E245. For additional information,** [**click
here.**](https://www.naperville.il.us/contentassets/a9086ae84ab4418388994da74afe0db8/non-union-pay-ranges-as-of-7-1-2025.pdf)
Responsibilities
Reviews architectural plans, structural plans, and specifications
associated with residential and commercial building permits.
Ensures compliance with adopted building, plumbing, mechanical,
electrical, energy, and accessible (ADA) codes.
Advises applicants of needed changes and suggests means of changing
plans for compliance during plan review.
Maintains accurate records of plan reviews and actions taken.
Conducts field inspections of buildings and structures before, during,
and after construction as needed.
Communicates with and may attend meetings with property owners,
developers, architects, engineers, and contractors to resolve permit
issues through all permit phases.
Assists the Chief Building Official in their duties as the staff liaison
to the Building Review Board.
Responds to building code and plan review inquiries and complaints as
required.
Assists the code enforcement team with building code complaints as
required.
Prepares reports, memorandums, letters, and other forms of
correspondence.
Creates and maintains handouts, drawings, and outlines explaining
construction regulations.
Recommends and drafts building and related code changes for all
construction types found in the City of Naperville.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
**Required:**
Bachelors degree in Architecture or a related field.
Three years of progressive responsibility and experience in preparing
and/or reviewing construction plans and building specifications.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted.
Valid State of Illinois Drivers License.
Preferred
ICC Commercial and Residential Plans Examiner certifications.
Or must obtain one within 18 months and the second within 36 months
Additional ICC certifications: Electrical Plans Examiner, Mechanical
Plans Examiner, Plumbing Plans Examiner, and/or Accessibility Inspector.
Expertise in structural, mechanical, or electrical disciplines.
Experience working in BlueBeam or a similar plan review software.
Experience working in Tyler EPL (EnerGov) or a similar permit processing
software.
Additional Information
- The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 153,000
residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago. Various
publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the
United States in which to live. The City has gained national recognition
for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library
system, low crime rate, and vibrant downto n area. Its also a great
place to work! Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated
individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a
collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team,
and a co**
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