What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Development - Building and Code Division Manager position at Village of Westmont?
Our Building and Code Division Manager has a great impact on the Westmont community as a whole. This position will allow you to provide customer service to our residents and businesses alike.
If your current job is looking at the same type of projects over and over, come join the Westmont team where each day is something new. Community Development is in the business of facilitating construction while navigating a complex set of rules, conditions and procedures, and every day presents new opportunities to problem-solve. And, while no two days are the same, here is an idea of some of the things this position gets to do:
Examples of key duties for this position include the following:
- Provide leadership and supervision to the Building Division and Code Enforcement staff, while ensuring prompt and professional service to both internal and external customers
- Coordinate the permitting process, overseeing plan reviews and consultant activities to keep projects for commercial, residential, and multi-family properties moving forward and on schedule
- Help foster pride in our community by encouraging property upkeep and taking appropriate legal enforcement action when it’s needed
- Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with industry trends, code updates, and certifications that help you grow as a knowledgeable and effective leader
Experience that will contribute to success in this role:
- Having the ability to work with many different types of audiences (resident, contractor, staff or elected official) and respond in a professional, courteous manner
- Being familiar with building codes, municipal ordinances, and best practices that support property investment while maintaining essential safety and construction standards
- You’re comfortable with technology and can make the most of online permitting software—improving efficiency, accuracy, and progress toward department goals
- Imparting knowledge and building capacity within your staff to make confident, educated decisions when at the front counter, in the field, or communicating with the public
For more information and to view the full job description, please visit the Village website at:
https://westmont.illinois.gov/206/Employment-Opportunities
Your hard work pays off! While we have high expectations of staff, we appreciate that people have lives outside of work. This is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Merit and Bonus program including ability to receive yearly bonuses and spot bonuses
- Vacation (available from date of hire)
- 10 paid holidays/4 Floating Holidays
- Sick leave (accrued year over year with no cap and a cash payout upon 20 years of service or retirement)
- Every five years of continuous service will be awarded with 1% Longevity pay on top of base pay.
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- IMRF pension
Show me the money!
This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position. The hiring range is $91,041.60/yr - $119,516.80/yr DOQ.
Do you want to join our team?
For more information and to fill out the job application, please visit the Village website at:
https://westmont.illinois.gov/206/Employment-Opportunities
Posting will close on Monday, December 1, 2025 and Interviews will be held the week of December 15, 2025.
The Village of Westmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $91,041.60 - $119,516.80 per year
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $91,042 - $119,517