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Multi-Discipline Inspector – Planning and Zoning – University City, MO – City of University City Jobs

Title: Multi-Discipline Inspector

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $58,567.18 with the ability to grow up to $92,401.50

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of this job is to ensure the safety and welfare of communities by creating safe buildings and structures. This position is expected to perform inspections with a high degree of accuracy to ensure work performed meets International Code Council requirements. Reviews plan submissions and explains codes and requirements while maintaining a focus on customer service. Protect the health, safety and welfare of people by creating safe buildings and communities. Work is performed both in the office and in the field and involves considerable contact with the public and other persons engaged in property maintenance and construction codes, with a high level of independence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Inspects work done during the construction process to ensure the health, safety and welfare of people by creating safe buildings and communities
Addresses concerns of architects, engineers, contractors, residents, and staff
Performs onsite inspections to ensure compliance with City municipal codes, including the property maintenance code, environmental code, occupancy code, other construction codes and related ordinances.
Reviews plans for code compliance before construction starts
Stays abreast of industry standards and regulations by completing continuing education courses and further certifications through ICC or equivalent
Involves the preparation of daily reports and records on findings
Keeps active and up-to-date office files on all work in process
Prepares reports and accumulates data for court hearings and if corrective measures are not taken; testifies in court as required
Performs proactive inspection sweeps of the city, unrelated to a compliant or scheduled inspection, to ensure compliance of regulations or policies set forth by the City
Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

International Code Council Certification in all disciplines, including, but not limited to, Mechanical, Building, Plumbing and Electrical
A minimum of one year of related experience
Knowledge of industry standards and practices
Knowledge of all aspects of Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Residential and Fire codes
Demonstrated interpersonal skills are essential
Ability to climb on a roof, in attics, up ladders, and on scaffolding in order to perform inspections
Ability to solve problems and maintain composure in high pressure situations
Ability to enforce ordinances and other regulations with firmness and tact while exercising good customer service skills
Ability to become knowledgeable of City-specific environmental health and safety codes, property maintenance codes, fire codes, construction codes, and related laws and ordinances within a reasonable amount of time
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite or comparable software programs and ability to learn others.

Inspector I
12-Sep-2025 to Until Filled

University City, MO, USA

22.45-35.41 per hour

Inspector I – University City, MO – City of University City Jobs

The Inspector I is responsible for enforcement of the various municipal construction, development,
nuisance and property maintenance codes adopted by the City, under the administrative direction of
the Lead Property Maintenance Inspector within the Planning & Zoning Department.

This is full time inspection and enforcement position to ensure compliance with City municipal codes,
including the property maintenance code, fire code, environmental code, other construction codes and
related ordinances. Work is performed both in the office and in the field and involves considerable
contact with the public and other persons engaged in property maintenance and construction codes.
Work will also involve the preparation of daily reports and records on findings. Work assignments and
instructions are received orally or in writing from a supervisor or staff members. Employees proceed
with their assignments with a high level of independence except in cases of prolonged or very difficult
enforcement problems for which they may receive assistance from a supervisor or other inspector.

Essential Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below may not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in the position.

Maintain and tracks files.
Handle customer service issues including screening calls and visitors, answering and following up on inquiries, requests and concerns from customers.
Responsible for following-up and following-through on all assignments.
Significant data entry required and developing written materials from copies, rough drafts, or other sources.
Immediately alerts supervisor and/or staff member of discrepancies and problems with assignments.
Follows established office procedures to issue department licenses, permits, and receipts.
Prepares spreadsheets, database inquiries, maintains records as requested by staff.
Checks documentation for grammar, spelling and adherence to departmental and/or City requirements, prior to submitting to the staff member with little or no incidence of errors or inaccuracy in work.
Prepares and compiles forms, reports, personnel records, bills, invoices, or other material which includes gathering data from appropriate sources, classifying and arranging data in proper format and completing all administrative requirements accurately.
Develops system for electronically updating and retrieving departmental files, policies, reports, publications, etc.
Schedule meetings.
Performs other related work as required.
Qualifications:

Graduation from high school, supplemented by college, secretarial/computer course work.
Must type at least 50 words per minute.
Must have demonstrated proficiency with MICROSOFT Office and ability to learn others.
knowledge, skills and abilities:

Must be especially courteous and customer-service oriented.
Knowledge, skill and ability to use Microsoft Office suite, Internet and email;
Advanced knowledge of modern office practices procedures and equipment;
Knowledge of English, writing, spelling, editing, and grammar and proper sentence structure;
Ability to function well under pressure and under extremely short deadlines.
Ability to work as a team member and to foster a team-work environment.
Ability to quickly exhibit understanding of City and Departmental programs, policies and operations.
Ability to make decisions, and exercise initiative and judgment in carrying out assignments based on established policies and procedures.
Ability to prepare and maintain departmental records of considerable complexity and to prepare reports/forms independently and from instruction.
Ability to balance and prioritize simultaneous calls and work assignments.
Ability to be extremely accurate and precise in written and verbal communications.
Ability to cope with frequent interruptions and adapt to current needs in fast-paced environment.
Ability to quickly and accurately follow complex oral and written instructions.

Mechanical Inspector I -(250000EJ)
Description
Salary: $39,884 – $66,534
Position Grade: 36T
Department: Building Division
Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Examination Number: EX1436
Location: Citywide – St. Louis, MO

Incumbents in this position are responsible for performing on-site inspections of boilers, air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation systems and other mechanical HVAC and refrigeration equipment to ensure the installation, repair and alterations comply with applicable codes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Investigates residential and commercial furnaces and air conditioners systems for wiring, motors, and other mechanical parts.
• Inspects boilers, air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration and mechanical systems and equipment for compliance with applicable city codes.
• Verifies licenses for persons operating high-pressure
• Inspects construction of newly installed
• Completes inspection reports with recommendation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to perform basic level of data analysis including the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize and/or reference data, statutes and/or guidelines and/or group, rank, investigate and diagnose. Requires discretion in determining and referencing such to established standards to recognize interactive effects and relationships.

• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others, such as coworkers and the public, on how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or provide simple but continuous adjustment on equipment, machinery and tools such as motor vehicle, flashlight, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information such as permit applications, blueprints, maps, street guides, inspection reports, violation notices, complaints, time sheets, equipment specifications, various codes, technical operating manuals, ordinances, procedures, guidelines and non- routine correspondence.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages, and decimals; perform mathematical operations.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems.

Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedules form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objective.

• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
• Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

• Physical Requirements: Requires the ability to lift ladders and inspection tools weighing up to fifty (50) Requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist and climb to conduct inspections of mechanical installations and equipment.
• Sensory Requirements: Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds and odors associated with job-related objects, materials and Incumbents are required to identify colors, shapes, sounds and odors to complete inspections.

 

qualifications

 

An Associate’s degree or completion of a two year training program in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technology from a recognized trade school or junior college; plus two years of experience installing, repairing and maintaining high pressure boilers and/or refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.

License: Must possess and maintain a valid Missouri driver’s license while employed by the City of St. Louis. Must possess a valid driver‘s license at the time of filing application and be able to present it upon request. Please note type of license, number, class and expiration date on the Employment Application.

Scoring Components and Their Weights

Experience and Training: 1000/r

May be Subject to:

Background Investigation: Pass/Fail Medical Examination: Pass/Fail

Documentation of Academic Credentials must be Submitted Upon Request

When completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience, training and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Veterans Preference Points

To be eligible for veteran’s preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion accept other documentation

City Residence Preference Points

City residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points. City residents must have resided in the City for at least one (1) year at the time of filing their application to be eligible for the preference points.

Accommodations

 

If assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical impairment, mental impairment, or otherwise, they should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information. This office will not disclose any information that an applicant or employee has a disability or has discussed possible accommodations without the applicant’s or employee’s prior consent.

Job Posting

Posting Date JuI 30, 2025