Job Opportunities

The Village is accepting applications for the following positions:

Community Development Inspector I – Community Development Department

Summary of Position and Duties:

The Human Resources Division of the Village of Addison is accepting applications to fill one (1) vacancy in the at-will, F.L.S.A non-exempt, full-time position of Community Development Inspector 1 in the Community Development Department. The Community Development Inspector 1 position is an entry level classification working under general supervision, performing inspections of business, commercial, industrial, housing and building properties to ensure compliance with all Village building, zoning, construction, and life safety codes.

The Inspector may be on call 24-hours a day for emergency inspections, and required to work overtime in the necessary capacity to perform job duties. The Community Development Inspector 1 works 37.5 hours per week, 8 – 4pm daily, Monday – Friday, but may be called in at other times than the regularly-scheduled work-day if emergencies arise and at the discretion of the Village of Addison. Work is of average difficulty and is reviewed for progress and conformance to established procedures by the Building Division Supervisor or his designee.

The primary responsibility of the Community Development Inspector 1 will involve, but not be limited to:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Investigates reported municipal, building, sub-division, and zoning code violations; initiates corrective or enforcement measures; notifies violators or corrective actions required for compliance; conducts follow-up inspections and reports; makes court appearance as necessary.

Assists supervisor in updating Village Ordinances relate to departmental activities to ensure that Village Ordinances reflect current municipal needs; prepares proposed revisions and submits them to their supervisor for review.

Meets or corresponds with contractors, architects, developers, residents, owners and managers regarding missing or inadequate details or existing violations; makes written reports of inspections with notes on any action taken.

Performs duties in strict accordance with the Department/division SOP/safety manual and is expected to report any hazards and observed infractions immediately to their supervisor; may serve on departmental safety committee; makes certain that staff in the division are also performing duties in accordance with all Department/division SOP/safety manual regulations and policies.

Inspects all properties requiring licenses and transfer-of-property stamps.

Resolves complaints of municipal zoning, subdivision, property maintenance and building code violations.

Prepares reports and recommendations related to inspections made and assists in updating municipal codes.

Ability to perform the duties of the position and operate department equipment with strict adherence to Village and Department safety policies and procedures.

Receives and investigates the general public's complaints regarding division services. Institutes corrective measures including legal action as feasible and communicates with the general public regarding complaint disposition. Provides said service to customers in a timely, professional and courteous manner.

IN ADDITION TO THE AFOREMENTIONED ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK, INSPECTORS IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT WILL BE ASSIGNED AND REQUIRED TO GAIN EXPERTISE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING FIVE (5) INSPECTION AREAS:

1. BUILDING INSPECTION

Inspects during construction work to check footings, foundations, other concrete work, framing, other structural systems, electrical, H.V.A.C., plumbing, spotted surveys, driveways, and parking areas at single family dwellings and accessory structural such as pools, sheds, decks and fences for compliance with applicable building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire, zoning and other applicable codes and ordinances including soil and erosion control practices. Performs disaster inspections such as those caused by flooding, fire, vehicle striking building, as requested to determine the safety of the structure.

2. COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL INSPECTION

Inspects all businesses in the Village’s industrial park and areas zoned for manufacturing on a regular basis for compliance with municipal and related codes and ordinance covering building and property maintenance and alteration; inspects all commercial and industrial buildings whenever a new business applies for a license; approves or rejects plans; makes inspections during new construction to check concrete, structural, electrical, H.V.A.C., and plumbing work to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, including soil and erosion control practices, inspects parking lots, driveways, storage areas, and landscaping for compliance with the Village Code.

3. HOUSING INSPECTION

Inspects, on a regular basis all rental residential property as required for compliance with appropriate codes and ordinances including individual apartments, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, and landscape areas.

4. PUBLIC, PRIVATE CONSTRUCTION AND TRANSFER OF PROPERTY INSPECTION

Performs field inspections of street, sewer, water main, and sidewalk construction in new and existing developments with the Village, including soil and erosion control practices, compiles lists of deficiencies on new subdivision prior to final inspections; tests or witnesses test of all water main and sanitary sewer before acceptance; addresses complaints of street repair, drainage, and flooding; performs grade and level work for all departments requested; inspects illegal sump pump connection whenever a transfer of property occurs; designs and implements plans and specifications for annual street maintenance programs. Also performs survey work, traffic studies, drainage inspector, review of payment requests and field inspections of as-built plans.

5. ZONING INSPECTIONS

Inspects or reviews plan, property, buildings, and proposed uses for compliance with zoning ordinance requirements including, but not limited to: for use, location, set back, height, floor area ratio, parking, and green space requirements; reviews for compliance with special uses, pre-annexation agreements and other requirements by the Village Board.

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be an eligible candidate for this position:

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Possess two (2) years of experience in the construction trades or code enforcement; advanced training in building construction technology, housing, maintenance, plan review, and enforcement procedures preferred.
Within the first 12-months of employment, starting the first day of appointment to the position, the Community Development Inspector 1 will be expected to obtain the following certification under the International Code Council (I.C.C): Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector Certification.
Possess the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, along with any expected/unexpected overtime that may be mandatory.
Ability to pass a personal interview, physical and drug screen when applicable.
Be able to successfully utilize Microsoft Office software programs (i.e., Word and Excel).
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at the High School graduate level.
Possession of a valid Illinois Driver’s License Class ‘D’ free from incidence that may result in license revocation or suspension.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Skills and Abilities Required:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger or handle keyboards and paper, rolled or unrolled, and blue-prints; climb up or down a ladder, hill, stairs and uneven terrain; occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch at ground level, talk or hear on the phone or in person. The employee must be able to lift, push, pull and/or move equipment up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be available and present for work as scheduled; be available for call-out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; and perform all functions of the job safely and efficiently at all times in compliance with all safety regulations and policies for the safety and welfare of the employee, co-workers, and the public. Must be able to attend and participate in job-related meetings, seminars, and continuous education courses. Must be able to pass psychological, physical and/or other examinations as required.

Work Environment Factors:

Ability to work under conditions that occasionally require exposure to environmental factors such as temperature and noise extremes, odors, toxic agents, wetness, electrical currents, moving parts, fumes. This exposure may cause some discomfort and presents a risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally loud.

Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.

Salary:

The salary range for this position is $71,820 – $99,416. The Community Development Inspector 1 will receive a very competitive benefit package and work 37.5 hours per week, plus any required overtime.

Required test and screenings:

The candidate selection process consists of: a review of the candidate’s past work experience/skills and a personal interview. Successful candidates must successfully pass all required screenings and tests administered, when applicable, in order to be a candidate for this position. However, passing all required screenings/tests and completing a personal interview does not guarantee hire by the Village, as the ultimate decision to hire anyone is at the sole discretion of the Village of Addison.

IMPORTANT NOTICE – SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Applications can be obtained at the Village Hall either in the Administration Department, Room 2100, or downloaded below. Applicants will be notified by letter of the test date for this position, where applicable. All completed applications must be directed to the Director of Human Resources/Risk Management, either via regular mail at 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison, Illinois 60101, emailed to voajobs@addison-il.org, or submitted personally to the Administration Department, Room 2100 of the Village Hall. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only one application per person, per testing cycle is accepted.

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Please refer to the Division of Human Resources Section to review a copy of the Village’s policy on Equal Employment Opportunity.

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9-1-1 Dispatcher – Police Department

Summary of Position and Duties:

The Human Resources Division of the Village of Addison, Illinois is accepting applications for the purpose of filling future vacancies in the position of 9-1-1 Dispatcher. The Village of Addison will also be using this recruitment to create a hiring list that may be used to fill future vacancies in the position of 9-1-1 Dispatcher. The hiring list will be valid for one (1) year from the date of the test. In order to be placed on this hiring list, all applicants must take and pass the test that is administered for this position. The Dispatcher is an at-will, F.L.S.A non-exempt position. Dispatchers are assigned to answer all 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire and emergency medical services. The Center is a consolidated dispatch center serving multiple agencies. Future expansion in the number of jurisdictions this dispatch center will handle is possible. It is an essential function of this position that all Dispatchers be able to satisfactorily and safely work any of the following shifts that they may be assigned to: 6:30am – 2:30pm; 2:30pm – 10:30pm, 10:30pm – 6:30am; be available and present for work as scheduled; and perform all functions of the job safely and efficiently at all times in compliance with all safety regulations and policies for the safety and welfare of the employee, co-workers, and the public.

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be an eligible candidate for this position:

Must also be capable of obtaining C.P.R, E.M.D and matron certifications within a timeframe established by the Village of Addison and maintain those certifications on an annual basis;
Ability to obtain certification as a Full Access LEADS operator by the Illinois State Police within a timeframe established by the Village of Addison;
Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent;
Ability to pass a written examination, a full police background investigation, psychological and physical examination, drug, hearing, and vision screenings and a personal interview;
Conduct a ride-along with members of the Addison Police Department;
Be able to sit at the Addison Consolidated Dispatch Center Radio Room and observe the operations of the Center, as required by the Village;
Ability to safely and satisfactorily work any of the three (3) shifts (6:30am – 2:30pm; 2:30pm – 10:30pm, 10:30pm – 6:30am), weekends, and holidays, along with any expected/unexpected overtime that may be mandatory, these are essential functions of the Dispatcher position;
Schedule flexibility and multi-tasking skills in a stressful environment are paramount;
Applications MUST be submitted online by Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 4:00 PM.
Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination Session to be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 9:00 AM.

Beneficial qualifications include:

Experience in successfully dealing with the public, in person and over the phone, on a very frequent basis, including the ability to handle irate, difficult, upset and demanding customers with professionalism and courtesy;
Possession of at least two (2) years of experience in Emergency Service or other related fields as a Dispatcher;
Possess a Class D Illinois Driver's License, free of incidence which may result in license suspension or revocation of certification;
Full-access LEADS (Law Enforcement Agency Data System) certification;
C.P.R/A.E.D certification;
Computer/data-entry experience;
Experience with computer-based, multi-line telephone equipment.

To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please

visit the following website: http://www.applytoserve.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

Please refer to the Division of Human Resources Section to review a copy of the Village’s policy on Equal Employment Opportunity.

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Seasonal Part Time Employee – Public Works Department

Summary of Position and Duties

The Human Resources Division is accepting applications for multiple, May 15, 2023 openings for the at-will, FLSA non-exempt, seasonal position of Part-time employee in the Public Works Department. The position works approximately 40 hours a week, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday on a seasonal basis, with a start date and end date to their employment with the Village, as determined by the Village of Addison. The primary responsibility of the Seasonal employee will involve performing a variety of maintenance activities in the buildings and on the grounds of various Village-owned facilities. The seasonal employee will be assigned to perform the duties of any one of the divisions in the Public Works Department on a rotating daily basis. Examples of some of the duties include, but are not limited to:

Performs daily cleaning and maintenance activities within all Public Works Buildings, facilities and their grounds, including but not limited to: scrubbing, waxing, and polishing furniture; vacuuming and shampooing carpets; emptying waste baskets; taking trash to dumpster; maintaining humidifiers; washing windows, woodwork, toilets, and washrooms; spraying and fumigating when necessary. May perform computer-entry, such as parts and material inventory, tree inventory, sidewalk trip hazard inventory, hydrant records, etc.

Assists in the performance of various outdoor projects, including street-patching, water-main breaks, setting-up and taking down barricades, branch pick-up tree, trimming, performs inspections and inventories of Village-owned systems, such as sidewalk trip hazards, street-lights, trees, etc. Assists with the cleaning, maintenance and repair of Village equipment and underground and above-ground utilities, including: sewers, clean-outs, water-mains, valves, hydrants, light-poles, sidewalks, curbs, roadways, and pump stations. May perform environmental sampling and field analysis of creeks, wastewater, and storm-water.

Assists with keeping outside premises clean and orderly by sweeping and cleaning sidewalks and ramps; mowing lawns and raking leaves; picking up debris from the grounds; etc. Occasionally makes minor repairs to buildings, furniture, or equipment, such as windows, doors, furnace, and plumbing and electrical fixtures; identifies and reports items which need major repair. Paints walls, floors, piping, etc. in various Village buildings. Paints fire hydrants.

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be an eligible candidate for this position:

Be at least 17 years old.
Ability to pass a personal interview, physical and drug screen when applicable.
Ability to work any expected/unexpected overtime that may be mandatory.
Experience in successfully dealing with the public, in person, on a very frequent basis, including the ability to handle irate, difficult and demanding customers with professionalism and courtesy.
Be able to successfully utilize Microsoft Office software programs (i.e., Word and Excel).
Possess a valid Illinois License CDL Class ‘D’ and/or Class ‘B’ or of the classification appropriate to the equipment to be operated free from incidence that may result in license revocation or suspension.

Beneficial, But Not Required, Qualifications include:

The ability to operate equipment and machinery such as heavy equipment and trucks, hand and power-tools, hydraulic tools, pumps, landscaping equipment, mechanical and HVAC equipment.
Vocational/technical training in the construction trades and additional experience in public works/utility maintenance, construction and repair.

Physical Skills and Abilities Required:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger or handle shovels, rakes, and hand held tools; feel a surface for texture; reach with hands and arms; balance; climb up or down a ladder, hill, stairs, or into a truck; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl at ground level, talk or hear on the phone or in person. Must be capable of turning, twisting, bending, and squatting for frequent, but short, periods of time in order to reach for and then use equipment. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull and/or move equipment up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move weight of up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment Factors:

Ability to work under conditions that require exposure to environmental factors such as temperature and noise extremes, odors, toxic and/or caustic chemicals and agents, wetness, moving parts, fumes, risk of electrical shock, frequent vibration and disease. This exposure may cause some discomfort and presents a risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.

Salary:

The hourly range rate for all positions is $16.10 - $22.29. Seasonal Part-time employees work approximately 40 hours per week, plus any required overtime.

Required test and screenings:

IMPORTANT NOTICE – SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Applications can be obtained at the Village Hall either in the Administration Department, Room 2100, or downloaded below. Applicants will be notified by letter of the test date for this position, where applicable. All completed applications must be directed to the Director of Human Resources/Risk Management, either via regular mail at 1 Friendship Plaza, Addison, Illinois 60101, emailed to voajobs@addison-il.org or submitted personally to the Administration Department, Room 2100 of the Village Hall by no later than 5pm, April 1, 2023. Also, applications submitted after the deadline will NOT be accepted. Only one application per person, per testing cycle is accepted.

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Please refer to the Division of Human Resources Section to review a copy of the Village’s policy on Equal Employment Opportunity.

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Accountant – Finance Department

Summary of Position and Duties:

The Human Resources Division of the Village of Addison is accepting applications to fill one vacancy in the at-will, FLSA non-exempt, full-time position of Accountant in the Village of Addison Finance Department. The Accountant works 37.5 hours a week, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. May be required to work beyond the normally-scheduled work-day/work-week in order to accomplish job requirements. Under general direction by the Assistant Finance Director, this position performs routine accounting functions for the Village. The position is responsible for numerous administrative and financial processes which primarily support the Village’s daily accounting needs. The Accountant will also assist the Finance Director with accounting tasks to promote the principle of separation of duties including, but not limited to, General Ledger maintenance, preparation for the Village’s annual audit, processing of month-end and year-end journal entries, and special projects as assigned. In addition, this position may be asked to assist with the annual budget preparation. This position must exercise excellent judgment and perform routine, detailed analytical work with financial accuracy. Work is of above-average difficulty and is reviewed for progress and conformance to established procedures by the Director of Finance and/or their designee.

The primary responsibility of the Accountant will involve, but not be limited to:

Maintains accounting system and records.

Prepares monthly Treasurer’s reports and financial reports for the Village Board of Trustees and Village department heads; prepares and inputs journal entries for month-end transactions to general ledger system; runs edits and updates for accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, payroll, and budget adjustments.

Prepares month-end analysis and reconciliation of investments and cash account balances.

Assists in all annual financial activities including, but not limited to: Annual Audit, Annual Budget, Tax Levy, Budget and Appropriations Ordinance and Treasurer’s Report.

Submits annual, unclaimed property report.

Performs analysis of various ledger accounts necessary for making departmental decisions.

Provides technical and administrative assistance in all areas of accounting in the Finance Department and other departments; prepares schedules and reports for auditors for each fiscal year-end audit; assists external auditors in the preparation and completion of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

This position may serve as back-up to various other positions within the Finance Department.

Must wear all required safety equipment (i.e., gloves, ear plugs, etc.) for the duty at hand according to department, equipment and regulatory specifications; report near miss accidents; comply with proper P.P.E. usage and follow required JSA’s; attend all required Village and department training; perform vehicle and work area evaluations according to department specifications and as required on a daily basis; initiate training topics or issues as needed.

Performs duties in strict accordance with the Department/division SOP/safety manual and expected to report any hazards and observed infractions immediately to the supervisor; may serve on departmental safety committee; makes certain that staff in the division are also performing duties in accordance with all Department/division SOP/safety manual regulations and policies.

Provides service to customers in a timely, professional and courteous manner.

Any entries would be approved by the Assistant Finance Director or the Finance Director including, but not be limited to:

Entries for all ACH deposits and payment through the various bank accounts.
Entries for transfers between cash accounts.
Create the internal service fund entries.
Create the monthly budgeted inter-fund transfers.
Create any adjusting entries due to NSF checks or incorrect account coding.
Create and update various analytical schedules.
Create and distribute the monthly financials.

The Accountant position would also be integral in assembling documents and schedules for the annual audit.

All applicants should meet the following minimum requirements to be an eligible candidate for this position:

Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, public or business administration; a graduate degree in the aforementioned fields of study or C.P.A. preferred.
Possess at least two years of working experience in a governmental setting performing finance-related functions or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job required.
Ability to work beyond the normally-scheduled work-day/work-week in order to accomplish job requirements.
Ability to pass a personal interview, physical and drug screen when applicable.
Experience in successfully dealing with the public, in person and over the phone, on a very frequent basis, including the ability to handle irate, difficult and demanding customers with professionalism and courtesy.
Be able to successfully utilize Microsoft Office software programs (i.e., Word and Excel).

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Skills and Abilities Required:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel the computer keyboard and mouse. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear on the phone or in person. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch to reach lower level file drawers. The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, pull and/or move boxes of files or paper up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

May be required to work after their regularly-scheduled work-day/work-week in order to accomplish assigned work tasks.

The employee must be available and present for work as scheduled and perform all functions of the job safely and efficiently at all times in compliance with all safety regulations and policies for the safety and welfare of the employee, co-workers, and the public. Must be able to attend and participate in job-related meetings, seminars, and continuous education courses, as directed. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and/or other examinations, as required.

Work Environment Factors:

Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors may cause discomfort and poses a limited risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to occasionally moderate.

Ability to recognize and prepare to work safely within the constraints of potential hazards.

Salary:

The annual salary range for this position is $80,035 - $110,788. The Village anticipates hiring within this range depending on the experience and qualifications of the chosen candidate. The Accountant will receive a very competitive benefit package and work, at a minimum, 37.5 hours per week.

Required test and screenings:

IMPORTANT NOTICE – SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Applications can be obtained at the Village Hall either in the Administration Department, Room 2100, or downloaded below. Applicants will be notified by letter of the test date for this position, where applicable. All completed applications must be directed to Donald Pinson, Director of Human Resources/Risk Management, either via regular mail at One Friendship Plaza, Addison, Illinois 60101, or submitted personally to the Administration Department, Room 2100 of the Village Hall. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only one application per person is accepted.

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Please refer to the Division of Human Resources Section, to review a copy of the Village’s policy on Equal Employment Opportunity.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER FOR POTENTIAL APPLICANTS:

Applicants with disabilities, who need accommodations in order to complete any portions of the application/test, should contact the Human Resources Division at 630-693-7504.

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**APPLICANTS – PLEASE CAREFULLY READ**

To avoid conflicts of interest and the appearance of favoritism or bias and to enhance supervision, security, and morale, the Village of Addison believes it advisable to prohibit the employment of relatives in a direct supervisory relationship or to prohibit having two (2) relatives employed in the same department/division. In addition, this policy bars the hiring or employment of an employee's relatives in any position that would:

Have the potential for creating an adverse impact on work performance; or

Create either an actual conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest, such as the relative having an auditing or control relationship to the employee's job.

“Relatives” (including blood/step/in-law/adopted/legal guardian) are defined as spouse, mother, father, sister, brother, child, uncle, aunt, grandparent, grandchild, or any individual with whom an employee has a close personal relationship, such as a domestic partner, co-habitant, or significant other. The same prohibitions apply to employees who marry, cohabitate, or become related by marriage. The provisions of this policy are not limited to personal or familial relationships amongst supervisors, managers, and subordinates. The policy also includes personal and/or familial relationships between individuals working as peers in any department when such relationship actually disrupts the operation of the department or the Village.

For instructions on submitting an online application, click here.