Job · Country Club Hills, IL

Technical Code Specialist

International Code Council · Community Improvement & Capacity Building · $109.9M budget · 318 staff · Since 1994

Develops building safety codes and provides training, certification, and educational resources for construction and code enforcement professionals to create safer communities.

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$2K–$1.3M
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$102.1M
spent in FY2024
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Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
318
employees
1,080 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Surplus or deficit
+7%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
15 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 14.6 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(6)
tax-exempt since 2001
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Description Company Summary: The International Code Council is the leading global source of model codes, standards, and building safety solutions. This includes product evaluation, accreditation, technology, training, and certification. ICC Codes, Standards, and solutions are used to ensure safe, affordable, and sustainable communities and buildings worldwide. While our roots are firmly planted in the development of the Codes and Standards, our growth allows us to offer many more services to support our Codes and Standards.

Position Summary

This position plays a critical role in supporting the development, publication, and interpretation of codes and standards. It requires a high level of technical expertise, project management skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the code development process and be adept at managing complex technical projects from inception to completion.

Essential Functions

Project Management & Self-Direction: Independently manage workload to meet strict publication deadlines, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of technical content. May serve as secretariat on codes or standards. Code Development Expertise: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the codes and standards development process, including code structure and procedural requirements. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with external authors, subject matter experts, and other promulgators to direct, gather, review, and integrate technical content into cohesive work products.

Committee Support: Serve as an alternate staff liaison for the Code Action Committee (CAC) and Code Development Committee (CDC), facilitating communication, documentation, and progress tracking. Technical Writing & Review: Author formal code opinions, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with organizational standards and policies. Software Proficiency: Learn to utilize ICC publication software applications such as cdpACCESS and the Code Correlation Tool (CCT) to manage and process code changes and publications. Special Projects: Undertake specialized assignments contributing to strategic initiatives and organizational goals.

Performs all other duties as assigned Requirements Essential Skills and Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field (ad-vanced degree preferred). Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in code development, technical writing, or a related field. Strong knowledge of ICC codes and standards development processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently. Experience working with technical committees and external stakeholders. Proficiency in ICC tools such as cdpACCESS and CCT is highly desirable.

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Collaborative mindset with the…

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About International Code Council

From its Form 990