<ul> <li>Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered building trade apprenticeship training program and journeyman status, plus four (4) years of journey-level experience in skilled building construction or building inspections experience, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, </li></ul> <p>OR</p> <ul> <li>Eight (8) years of journey-level experience in skilled building construction or building inspection work experience, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, </li></ul> <p>OR</p> <ul> <li>Successful completion of an industry or company-sponsored apprenticeship training program in building trade and have journeyman status, plus six (6) years of journey-level experience in skilled building construction or building inspections work, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, </li></ul> <p>OR</p> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Construction Management or Building Inspections, plus six (6) years of experience in skilled building construction or building inspections, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, </li></ul> <p>OR</p> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's in Architecture, Construction Management, or Construction-related Engineering, plus four (4) years of work experience in skilled building construction or building inspections, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position, </li></ul> <p>OR</p> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Architecture, Construction Management, or Construction-related Engineering, plus three (3) years of work experience in skilled building construction or building inspections, of which two (2) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position. </li></ul> <p>Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>A valid State of Illinois Driver's license is required </li><li>Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions</p> <ul> <li>General office environment </li><li>Exposure to outdoor weather conditions </li></ul> <p>NOTE: A copy of your official transcripts and/or professional license, or training certificates will be required at the time of interview, if applicable.</p> <p>Selection Requirements: This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. The interviewed bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.</p> <p>Desired Skills</p> <ul> <li>U.S. Department of Labor or Industry Sponsored Apprenticeship Training Certification and/or a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate's Degree in Architecture or Construction related Engineering. </li><li>Experience with construction and building components for multi-level commercial and industrial buildings. </li><li>Experience with renovations of existing buildings to meet minimum standards. </li><li>Knowledge of municipal building codes. </li><li>Experience working with architects and structural engineers to interpret plans and specs. </li><li>Experience reading/interpreting building plans, blueprints and construction specifications. </li><li>Good knowledge of the geography of the City. </li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook. </li></ul> <p>For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:</p> <p>https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html</p> <p>For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:</p> <p>https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf</p> <p>APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.</p> <p>COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.</p> <p>ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.</p> <p>The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.</p> <p>City of Chicago</p> <p>Brandon Johnson, Mayor</p> <p>May 11, 2026, 10:00:00 PM</p>