What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health/Life Safety and School Construction Program Reviewer (Principal Consultant #1818) position at Illinois State Board of Education?
Position
Health/Life Safety and School Construction Program Reviewer (Principal Consultant #1818)
Inventory #
1818
Location
Springfield
Union
IFSOE
Department
School Business Services
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.
Posted Date
August 13, 2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
This position manages and supports health/life safety, school facilities, construction, maintenance, and related programs for Illinois schools. The position 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.
Duties and Responsibilities
Health/Life Safety and School Construction Program Reviewer (Principal Consultant #1818)
Inventory #
1818
Location
Springfield
Union
IFSOE
Department
School Business Services
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.
Posted Date
August 13, 2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
This position manages and supports health/life safety, school facilities, construction, maintenance, and related programs for Illinois schools. The position 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.
Duties and 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.
- 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.).
- International Code Council certification in areas such as plumbing, building, maintenance & housing, etc.
Salary : $64,322 - $81,284