Description:
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
ACCESSIBILITY INSPECTOR
MAYOR'S OFFICE for PEOPLE with DISABILITIES
Accessibility Compliance Unit
Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $83,052
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm on 4/1/2026
The Accessibility Inspector for the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities will inspect, evaluate and prepare written reports for accessibility compliance of public, private, and government-owned buildings. The Accessibility Inspector will work within the Accessibility Compliance Unit (ACU) team and under direct supervision of a Deputy Commissioner on observing and documenting accessibility architectural barriers and interpreting various provisions of the Chicago Building Code, Illinois Accessibility Code, and federal ADA Standards. The Accessibility Inspector surveys public municipal buildings and sites as well as newly-constructed and rehabbed multifamily housing in the City of Chicago. The work will be equally divided between field work and office work.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
· Inspects the interior and exterior of multifamily residential and commercial buildings to ensure compliance with accessibility code requirements.
· Reviews building plans and specifications to ensure compliance with accessibility code requirements.
· Recommends changes to bring facilities into compliance with accessibility code requirements.
· Works with relevant city departments to develop accessibility assessment surveys for different building occupancies.
· Accompanies inspectors from the Department of Housing in the field to ensure dwelling units funded under the City of Chicago's affordable housing program continue to meet accessibility requirements.
· Conducts accessibility surveys and assessments necessary to update and maintain the City's ADA Title II Transition Plan.
· Conducts accessibility compliance surveys (i.e., photographing defects, taking measurements, using a level) of privately and publicly funded housing and commercial facilities.
· Inspects structures to ensure compliance with appropriate ordinances, federal, local, state accessibility laws.
· Documents survey findings and prepares reports.
· Interprets and explains applicable sections of federal, state and local accessibility code requirements to contractors, developers and members of the public.
· Stays abreast of applicable sections of federal, state, and local accessibility code requirements.
· Responds to complaints and inquiries regarding inspections and permits.
· Testifies at administrative hearings and in court regarding code violations and corresponding citations issued.
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Address: Accessibility Unit
City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago IL 60602
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30pm / Monday-Friday
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· Seven (7) years of work experience in conducting accessibility compliance inspections and surveys, OR
· Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Construction-related Engineering, PLUS at least five (5) years of work experience in conducting accessibility compliance inspections and surveys OR
· Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Construction-related Engineering, PLUS at least three (3) years of work experience in conducting accessibility compliance inspections and surveys, OR
· Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Architecture, Construction Management, or Construction-related Engineering, PLUS at least two (2) years of work experience in conducting accessibility compliance inspections and surveys.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
None
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 based on the oral parts of the interview will be selected.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
· Basic Knowledge of the Chicago Building Code, Federal ADA Standards, and Illinois Accessibility Code.
· ICC Certified Accessibility Inspector/ Plans Examiner
· Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.
· Previous experience preparing written ADA compliance reports.
· Previous experience in reading architectural plans.
· Previous experience with basic surveying and using measuring tools and equipment (smart level, measuring tape)
· Previous experience working on a team and with architects, engineers, builders, and/or inspectors.
For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp\info/JobClassification/2025\Classification\and\Pay_Plan.pdf
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource 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.
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. (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)
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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
