Job Opportunity | Building Inspector | St. Charles City MO

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Job Title: Building Inspector
Department: Community Development
Salary: $71,622.41- $100,27139
Comprehensive, Cost Effective Benefits Package: 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.

The purpose of this position is to inspect residential and commercial property for compliance with building codes,
electrical codes, mechanical codes, property maintenance codes, zoning codes and city ordinances.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • Perform construction inspections and inspections on new structures and existing structures for building
    codes, plumbing codes, mechanical codes, electrical codes, ADA accessibility requirements and city ordinance.
  • Inform and advise the general public, contractors, property owners, architects, engineers, developers and
    others regarding inspection activities, violation correction procedures, building code standards, and zoning
    matters.
  • Verify and document Building code violations.
  • Notify builders, contractors, home owners, tenants and business owners of Building code violations.
  • Perform follow-up inspections for corrected violations.
  • Receives and responds to code violation complaints.
  • Maintains records of inspection activity.
  • Act as inspection liaison to other agencies.
  • Coordinate inspection functions with other City Departments and agencies.
  • Assist the Code Enforcement Division in inspection and enforcement of property maintenance code violations
    on an as-needed basis as assigned.
    Minimum Training and Experience Required
  • 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.
  • ICC Residential and Commercial Building Inspector and Property Maintenance certification required within
    12 months of hire date.
  • A valid driver’s license required.
  • Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
    Physical Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
  • Ability to work under moderately safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to construction site
    environmental factors such as temperature variations and extremes, toxic agents, noise, machinery, wetness,
    electrical currents, irate individuals and/or dust, may cause some discomfort and where there is a risk of
    injury.
  • How to Apply:
    Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov
    The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify