Job Opportunity | Building Inspector | Creve Coeur MO

Position: Building Inspector
Grade: 11
Salary Range: $65,850.77 – $92,139.77 Dependent on Qualifications (DOQ)
Reports to: Chief Building Official
The City of Creve Coeur, Missouri, seeks a motivated building inspector to inspect construction and building
sites, review building plans, inspect apartment dwelling units, respond to complaints from the public, enforce
zoning and property maintenance ordinances, maintain accurate records, compile reports, and respond to
unauthorized construction and natural disaster events as needed, in order to ensure that all construction and
zoning activities conform with City ordinances and Building Codes for the City of Creve Coeur.
This position provides an exciting opportunity to support the City’s continued growth, with involvement in
multiple major construction projects encompassing a wide range of building types. Anticipated construction
activity in the new future includes mixed-use developments; the repositioning of a former corporate campus
through new construction and renovation of existing buildings; expansion within the City’s existing medical
campuses; and a variety of residential projects.
Essential Functions

Performs assigned daily inspections of commercial and residential construction sites for compliance with
the building code per approved plans; drives to sites; and measures structural components, inspects fire
resistance rated construction, inspects all aspects of the means of egress, etc. by comparison with
approved plans and building code requirements in order to ensure safe and lawful construction within
the City of Creve Coeur.

Communicates effectively and courteously with contractors and homeowners on matters related to
construction activity and building code compliance. Clearly documents on the inspection report any noncompliance with the City’s building codes that are discovered during the course of an inspection, and
submits the inspection report to the contractor or homeowner in a timely manner. Any code compliance
conflicts that are found based on an inspection compared to approved plans are referred to the Plans
Examiner and/or Chief Building Official for resolution.

Utilizes computer industry-specific software programs such as LAMA for permitting and inspections and
Bluebeam for plan review.

Inspects apartment dwelling units and apartment communities to ensure compliance with the property
maintenance code by inspecting the electrical, mechanical, plumbing and building components of vacant
apartment dwelling units and ensuring any violations are corrected prior to being re-occupied; and by
inspecting the exterior building components and grounds of apartment communities and ensuring that
any violations are corrected in a timely manner; in order to ensure a safe and healthy environment for
apartment occupants within.

Responds to property maintenance complaints from the general public; investigates complaints in
person; sends violation notices as needed; and informs complainants of the action(s) being taken in
order to prevent building and zoning violations for the City of Creve Coeur.

Enforces zoning ordinances including illegal home occupations, parking, signage, and landscaping in
order to ensure compliance with zoning ordinances for the City of Creve Coeur.

Investigates unauthorized construction work; determines owners of property where unauthorized work is
taking place; writes violation letters; secures permits; and stops unauthorized work following consultation
with the Chief Building Official in order to ensure compliance with building and zoning codes for the City
of Creve Coeur.

Demonstrates a commitment to public duty and presents oneself as a credible and knowledgeable
representative of the City to maintain public trust by following the principals of “Our Commitments to
Character-Driven Professionalism”; builds and maintains positive relationships while serving all internal
and external customers using effective communication and teambuilding skills; seeks to actively listen
and provides prompt assistance to others; equally treats others with dignity and respect; problem-solves;
accepts responsibility for self and work product.

Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Three (3) or more years of increasingly responsible equivalent or
related experience preferred with years of college experience considered.
ICC Residential and Commercial Building Inspector Certifications (or the ability to obtain certification within
approximately one (1) year of date of hire) is required.
Qualified candidates will have a valid driver’s license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable
transportation.
Mental Requirements: A successful candidate will be able to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with others, and has full knowledge of local building codes; can effectively organize and
prioritize their work; and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Able to work independently and
within a team. Remains calm when dealing with difficult situations and people. Uses information to solve
problems and make effective decisions. Able to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
Physical Requirements: Able to work outside in varying weather conditions. Able to safely drive to different
construction sites and follow traffic laws. Able to walk, stoop, bend, kneel, grab, grasp, push, pull, and climb
as needed to survey sites. Able to walk on difficult terrain of a construction site.
To Apply:
For consideration, please submit an application, resume, and cover letter by visiting the City’s Employment
Opportunities page at https://www.crevecoeurmo.gov/jobs. Review of applications begins immediately and
the position will remain open until filled.
The City of Creve Coeur is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and participates in E-Verify.

Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Three (3) or more years of increasingly responsible equivalent or
related experience preferred with years of college experience considered.
ICC Residential and Commercial Building Inspector Certifications (or the ability to obtain certification within
approximately one (1) year of date of hire) is required.
Qualified candidates will have a valid driver’s license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable
transportation.

Mental Requirements: A successful candidate will be able to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with others, and has full knowledge of local building codes; can effectively organize and
prioritize their work; and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Able to work independently and
within a team. Remains calm when dealing with difficult situations and people. Uses information to solve
problems and make effective decisions. Able to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
Physical Requirements: Able to work outside in varying weather conditions. Able to safely drive to different
construction sites and follow traffic laws. Able to walk, stoop, bend, kneel, grab, grasp, push, pull, and climb
as needed to survey sites. Able to walk on difficult terrain of a construction site.
To Apply:
For consideration, please submit an application, resume, and cover letter by visiting the City’s Employment
Opportunities page at https://www.crevecoeurmo.gov/jobs. Review of applications begins immediately and
the position will remain open until filled.
The City of Creve Coeur is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and participates in E-Verify.

Mental Requirements: A successful candidate will be able to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with others, and has full knowledge of local building codes; can effectively organize and
prioritize their work; and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Able to work independently and
within a team. Remains calm when dealing with difficult situations and people. Uses information to solve
problems and make effective decisions. Able to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

Physical Requirements: Able to work outside in varying weather conditions. Able to safely drive to different
construction sites and follow traffic laws. Able to walk, stoop, bend, kneel, grab, grasp, push, pull, and climb
as needed to survey sites. Able to walk on difficult terrain of a construction site.
To Apply:
For consideration, please submit an application, resume, and cover letter by visiting the City’s Employment
Opportunities page at https://www.crevecoeurmo.gov/jobs. Review of applications begins immediately and
the position will remain open until filled.
The City of Creve Coeur is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and participates in E-Verify.

Physical Requirements: Able to work outside in varying weather conditions. Able to safely drive to different
construction sites and follow traffic laws. Able to walk, stoop, bend, kneel, grab, grasp, push, pull, and climb
as needed to survey sites. Able to walk on difficult terrain of a construction site.
To Apply:
For consideration, please submit an application, resume, and cover letter by visiting the City’s Employment
Opportunities page at https://www.crevecoeurmo.gov/jobs. Review of applications begins immediately and
the position will remain open until filled.
The City of Creve Coeur is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and participates in E-Verify.