Job Opportunity | Code Enforcement Officer | City of St. Charles MO

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Code Enforcement Officer

  • Posted 29-Sep-2026 (CST)
  • St Charles, MO, USA
  • 59,578.84-83,409.86 per year
  • Hourly
  • Full Time
  • 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

  • Job Title

    Code Enforcement Officer

    Department

    Community Development

    Posting Date

    September 29, 2026

    Closing Date for Resumes/Applications

    Open Until Filled

    Salary

    $59,578.84- $83,409.86

    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.

    Exempt/Non-exempt

    Non-exempt

    Status

    Full time

    The purpose of this position is to inspect residential and commercial property for compliance with 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 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.

     

    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.
    • 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.
    • ICC Residential Building Inspector certification preferred.

     

     

    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: Code Enforcement Officer – St Charles, MO – City of St. Charles, MO Jobs

     

    The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify