Health/Life Safety and School Construction Program Reviewer (Principal Consultant #1818)

Location: Springfield Union
Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $64,322 - $81,284
Full Salary Range: $64,322 - $109,467
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

About the Role

This position manages and supports health/life safety, school facilities, construction, maintenance, and related programs for Illinois schools. The role serves as a technical resource to districts and external stakeholders, develops training and policy guidance, and assists with program administration, regulatory oversight, and special projects. Limited travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and processes documents related to the health/life safety program, including 10-year safety surveys and amendments.
• Consults with architects and district administrators as necessary.
• Develops training materials and conducts presentations and workshops on the health/life safety program, school construction programs, and other relevant topics.
• Reviews, manages, and administers school maintenance, energy efficiency, school construction grant, and temporary relocation grant and loan programs.
• Provides technical assistance to external stakeholders regarding health/life safety code requirements.
• Maintains and updates web pages for the health/life safety and school construction programs.
• Develops and reviews legislation and proposes administrative code updates in collaboration with regional superintendents and external stakeholders.
• Verifies building conditions as part of the facility condemnation process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in Architecture or Engineering, or Bachelor's degree plus five years of relevant professional experience. (Copy of transcripts required at time of application)
• Two years (in addition to education requirements) of relevant professional experience.
• Working knowledge of ICC building codes.
• Ability to read building plans.
• Ability to read and interpret legislation, administrative rules, and building codes.
• Ability to research building standards and specifications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse stakeholders (school district officials, architects/engineers, contractors, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• International Code Council certification in areas such as plumbing, building, maintenance & housing, etc.