Land Use Inspector

City of Springfield • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

Building Development Services is seeking a self-motivated, customer-service-focused Land Use Inspector. The position performs inspections and investigations throughout the City to help ensure a safe environment for building occupants and the general public. The Inspector conducts field inspections, investigates complaints, and enforces local regulations, including code and zoning ordinances. The role supports the community’s quality of life, builds relationships, fosters public/private cooperation, and helps ensure the potential for development throughout the community.

The Department of Building Development Services implements and monitors city, state, and federal codes, including those for electrical, plumbing, gas, and mechanical trades. It also provides information to businesses, homeowners, landlords, tenants, contractors, and developers.

Requirements

• Either a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related area of study and one year of experience in code enforcement or a directly related area; or an associate's degree in one of those or a related disciplines and three years of experience in code enforcement, an environmental-related area, or a directly related area.
• Directly related experience, such as construction, inspection work involving housing and zoning, or an environmental-related area, may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints regarding adopted Nuisance and Zoning ordinances.
• Educate and advise the public, and interpret applicable laws, codes, and ordinances concerning Nuisance and Zoning issues.
• Inspect residential and commercial lots for compliance with the City's adopted Nuisance and Zoning ordinances.
• Enforce legal orders and coordinate abatements as needed to achieve compliance with Nuisance and Zoning codes.
• Represent Building Development Services in court and other hearings related to inspections.

Benefits

• No-cost employee-only health insurance.
• Pension through the Local Government Employee Retirement System (LAGERS), with the employee contribution paid 100% by the City and full vesting after five years.
• Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan with employer match programs.
• Generous leave time, including holiday, vacation, floating holidays, exempt, and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time