Village of Lincolnwood
Joseph Wallace III currently serves as the Building Official for the Village of Lincolnwood, where responsibilities include leading a division of eight employees and overseeing the interpretation and implementation of municipal ordinances and codes. Previously, Joseph worked as a Plans Examiner for the Village of Buffalo Grove, focusing on the compliance of construction documents with building codes and village ordinances for various projects. Earlier experience includes roles as Project Manager at Images In Architecture, Inc., an Associate at Sarfatty Associates, and an Intern at the Village of Glenview. Joseph's career began in the United States Marine Corps, and academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies from the University of Illinois Chicago.
Village of Lincolnwood
The Village of Lincolnwood is an ethnically diverse and balanced 2.69 square mile suburb of Chicago. The Village has a strong base of residential, commercial and light manufacturing properties. The Village is a business-friendly community that has several ongoing development opportunities. Lincolnwood is governed as a home rule community under Illinois law and operates under the Village Board form of government with a full-time Manager. Under home rule powers, the Village is permitted to carry out its own governing procedures except where it is specifically prohibited by the State legislature. The President, with concurrence from the Board, appoints the Village Manager. The Village Manager is the chief administrative officer who oversees the day-to-day operations of the Village. The Village currently has 87 full-time employees and 6 part-time employees who work in the seven departments that combine to form the Village government. Each of these departments is coordinated by a Department Director. The Village contracts for its fire protection services through Paramedic Services of Illinois.