What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Inspector position at City of Champaign?
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. 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
Salary : $28 - $33
