Environmental Inspector

Description

Are you proud of our beautiful community? Do you understand and appreciate the role homeowners play in the appearance, health, and safety of our neighborhoods? If so, then consider applying to be an Environmental Inspector in the City of Champaign Neighborhood Services Department.

Responsibilities of Position

The Environmental Inspector is part of a team dedicated to improving the livability of the Champaign community. Their role is to inspect the exteriors of existing properties to determine compliance with applicable codes and standards in areas such as grass and weed height, overgrown vegetation, no garbage service, junk/trash or debris, inoperative motor vehicles, peeling paint/deteriorated exterior surfaces, and more. They work with tenants, landlords, and property owners to resolve violations, engage with residents in education outreach activities, make presentations to various organizations, and serve on the Code Review Committee. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Completed coursework without a diploma or certificate will be considered.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• Any equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and good driving record.
• The ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Effective oral and written communication and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply municipal ordinances, codes, and standards.
• Experience providing direct customer service.
• Experience in investigative fields, property maintenance inspections or building inspections.
• Ability to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or other mapping technologies.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of legal lot descriptions.
• Ability to use computers, tablets, and mobile devices for data entry, email, word processing and calendaring. Ability to prioritize a daily schedule and workload.

Drug screening, driving abstract, and criminal background check will be required. The base salary range is $27.8491 to $33.2109 per hour, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Other Information

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.

The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, the Illinois WorkNet Center and the City of Champaign City Building.

Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.

These values guide our work:

Personal Integrity

We act in the best interests of the City

We behave in an ethical and legal manner

We are open and honest

We follow through on commitments

We are loyal to the City

Responsibility

We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities

We take initiative

We act to prevent and solve problems

We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions

We hold ourselves and others accountable

Respect

We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner

We actively listen and seek understanding

We provide a direct response

We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace

We are positive and cooperative

We are willing to apologize

Teamwork

We know and respect our roles and responsibilities

We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately

We define and agree upon the goals

We collaborate to achieve organizational goals

We help others accomplish their goals

We share authority, responsibility, and credit

Results

We take pride in our work

We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget

We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance

We learn from our mistakes

We innovate

This position is covered under the City of Champaign Plumbers and Steamfitters (Plumbers) Bargaining Unit labor agreement.

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City offers a robust Health Alliance HMO plan.

The City of Champaign pays up to $606 of the employee (single) health insurance premium. Premiums for single employee coverage in excess of $606 per month are shared by the employee and the City. Dependent coverage is the amount in addition to the employee premium. The City pays 50 percent of the premium for dependent(s) for regular full-time employees. Premiums may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan. Health insurance coverage begins on the date of hire.

Rates are available under the Fringe Benefit Summaries section on the City's website at champaignil.gov/salaries.

DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE

Employees may purchase dental and/or vision insurance through payroll deduction. Employees pay 100 percent of the monthly premium for this coverage. Premiums for dental and vision insurance may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan. Dental and vision insurance begins after waiting for one complete calendar month (e.g., if hire date is in the month of January, coverage begins on March 1st).

The dental plan has two options: Delta Dental Network Low Plan (PPO) and Delta Dental High Plan.

Vision insurance is provided by EyeMed.

Rates are available under the Fringe Benefit Summaries section on the City's website at champaignil.gov/salaries.

LIFE INSURANCE

The City provides a $17,000 term life insurance policy for continuous full-time Plumbers employees through The Hartford. Premiums are paid by the City. Employees may elect to purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for themselves up to 5x their annual salary or $500,000 (whichever is lower), through payroll deduction. Employees may also purchase term life for their spouses/dependents.

• Employee voluntary supplemental life insurance coverage can be purchased in $10,000 increments and the price is calculated based on the employee's age.
• Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their spouses up to half the amount purchased for themselves in $5,000 increments. Cost is calculated based on the employee's age.
• Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their dependent children in the amount of $10,000 for any/all eligible children.
• Employees may purchase Basic Life Insurance for their spouse and eligible dependent children.

o Option #1: $3.60/month for $10,000 for spouse and $5,000 for any/all eligible children.

o Option #2: $1.80/month for $5,000 for spouse and $2,000 for any/all eligible children.

SICK LEAVE

Continuous full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.69 hours per pay period (approximately 1 day per month), subject to labor contract provisions.

VACATION

Vacation accrual rates are based on years of service.

PERSONAL LEAVE

At the beginning of each fiscal year, continuous full-time employees are credited with three personal days (24 hours); personal days are pro-rated for continuous part-time employees. Personal leave may not be accumulated and carried over into the next fiscal year (July 1st). Personal leave during the first year of employment varies based on the date of employment.

HOLIDAYS

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Friday After Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Employees may be required to work on holiday(s). Those employees receive additional compensation or time off.

PENSION

Illinois state law requires that eligible municipal employees be covered by the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Employee contributions to IMRF are 4.5 percent of salary and are tax-deferred. For 2024, the City contributes 6.46 percent of eligible employee's salaries to IMRF. In addition, IMRF members are covered by Social Security (FICA). Obtain additional information by contacting IMRF at 1-800-ASK-IMRF. Employees are eligible to contribute additional funds to IMRF through Voluntary Additional Contributions.

LONGEVITY PAY

Employees receive longevity pay based upon their years of continuous employment with the City. Longevity pay is an addition to the employees' base wage rate.

CREDIT UNION

Employees may join the Credit Union I. Payroll deduction for savings and credit union loan payments are available as well as a deduction for a savings bond program and Christmas Club. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Credit Union directly at (800) 252-6950.

DEFFERED COMPENSATION PLAN

The City of Champaign offers employees the opportunity to participate in a tax-deferred annuity plan of the Mission Square Retirement Corporation through payroll deduction. This is an optional plan with no City contributions. More information may be obtained by contacting Client Services (1-800-669-7400).

RESIDENCY INCENTIVE REIMBURSEMENT

The City offers a Residency Incentive Reimbursement of $2,500 to Plumbers employees who establish residency or relocate within the City of Champaign. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Department.

UNION DUES

The Plumbers union establishes the regularly monthly dues which are collected by the City through payroll deduction on behalf of the union.

CONTRACT
View the current Plumbers and Steamfitters (Plumbers) Bargaining Unit labor agreement at champaignil.gov/hr/jobs/bargaining-units.