Code Enforcement Officer

City of St. Charles, MO • Saint Charles, MO

3d • $59,579 - $83,410 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to inspect residential and commercial property for compliance with property maintenance codes, zoning codes and city ordinances.

Requirements

• Vocational or technical training in building codes, zoning codes, property maintenance enforcement, building inspections, building trades or related area.
• Three years general building construction or related experience.
• Property Maintenance certification required within 6 months of hire date
• A valid driver's license required.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• ICC Residential Building Inspector certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on new structures and existing structures for property maintenance codes, and city ordinance.
• Inform and advise the general public, contractors, property owners, developers and others regarding inspection activities, rental requirements, violation correction procedures, building standards, codes and zoning matters.
• Verify and document code violations.
• Notify builders, contractors, homeowners, tenants and business owners of code violations.
• Perform follow-up inspections for corrected violations.
• Receives and responds to code violation complaints.
• Maintains records of inspection activity.
• Act as inspection and code enforcement liaison to other agencies.
• Coordinate inspection functions with other City Departments and agencies.
• Issue citations, manage court cases, and provide testimony to the Municipal Court.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and other typical office software.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Retirement and Deferred Compensation programs; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree