Are you proud of our beautiful community? Do you understand and appreciate the role homeowners play in the appearance, health, and safety of our neighborhoods? If so, then consider applying to be an Environmental Inspector in the City of Champaign Neighborhood Services Department.

Responsibilities of Position

The Environmental Inspector is part of a team dedicated to improving the livability of the Champaign community. Their role is to inspect the exteriors of existing properties to determine compliance with applicable codes and standards in areas such as grass and weed height, overgrown vegetation, no garbage service, junk/trash or debris, inoperative motor vehicles, peeling paint/deteriorated exterior surfaces, and more. They work with tenants, landlords, and property owners to resolve violations, engage with residents in education outreach activities, make presentations to various organizations, and serve on the Code Review Committee. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Completed coursework without a diploma or certificate will be considered.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• Any equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license and good driving record.
• The ability to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Effective oral and written communication and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to interpret and apply municipal ordinances, codes, and standards.
• Experience providing direct customer service.
• Experience in investigative fields, property maintenance inspections or building inspections.
• Ability to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or other mapping technologies.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of legal lot descriptions.
• Ability to use computers, tablets, and mobile devices for data entry, email, word processing and calendaring. Ability to prioritize a daily schedule and workload.

Drug screening, driving abstract, and criminal background check will be required. The starting salary is $34.9214 per hour, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, July 13, 2025.

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.

The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, and the Illinois WorkNet Center.

Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.

These values guide our work:

Personal Integrity

We act in the best interests of the City

We behave in an ethical and legal manner

We are open and honest

We follow through on commitments

We are loyal to the City

Responsibility

We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities

We take initiative

We act to prevent and solve problems

We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions

We hold ourselves and others accountable

Respect

We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner

We actively listen and seek understanding

We provide a direct response

We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace

We are positive and cooperative

We are willing to apologize

Teamwork

We know and respect our roles and responsibilities

We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately

We define and agree upon the goals

We collaborate to achieve organizational goals

We help others accomplish their goals

We share authority, responsibility, and credit

Results

We take pride in our work

We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget

We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance

We learn from our mistakes

We innovate