MABOI

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for enforcing the city’s property maintenance codes.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Patrols the city to locate code violations; responds to calls and complaints from citizens, property owners, other agencies and City departments regarding concerns.
• Explains and interprets codes and ordinances to business and property owners, developers, residents, and civic groups.
• Issue and post warning notices, notices of violation, stop work notices, and unfit for human habitation notices to the responsible parties along with recommendations for corrective action. Conducts follow-up inspections to ensure corrections were made.
• Prepares correspondence and reports relating to code enforcement activities.
• Retains files in compliance with state record retention standards. 
• Recommends legal action for non-compliance as warranted; gathers evidence necessary to prosecute cases; prepares affidavits.
• Determines property and vehicle ownership; posts official notices on abandoned and/or derelict property and vehicles.
• Implements code enforcement procedures in accordance with International Property Maintenance Codes, International Residential Codes, state statutes, and local ordinances.
• Removes illegal signs within city limits.
• Conducts erosion control inspections.
• Confirms property ownership by researching land records, plat maps, property identification numbers, and other sources.
• As necessary, performs the duties of the Permit Technician in his/her absence. 
• Creates procedures to increase efficiency of code enforcement processes.  
• Conducts the bid process for the City contracted mower and maintenance contractor and manages the contract. 
• Participates in nuisance hearings. 
• Performs rental occupancy inspections.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of relevant city codes and ordinances, including land use, property maintenance, soil and erosion control, and animal control.
• Knowledge of relevant state laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city, including subdivisions, roads, and street names.
• Skill in maintaining records and files.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing information. 
• Skill in reading maps.
• Skill in interpreting and applying zoning regulations and ordinances.
• Skill in operating a computer, calculator, electrical tester, and basic tools..
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

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Min/Max Salary Range
Plans Examiner: $67,497-$94,443 (Grade 11)
Senior Plans Examiner: $75,441-105,584 (Grade 12)
Starting Salary: Determined on Qualifications (DOQ)

The City of Creve Coeur, MO seeks a Plans Examiner to review in accordance with the city’s
adopted building and zoning ordinances submitted construction documents and plans for
residential and commercial projects. The Plans Examiner meets with architects, engineers,
contractors, residents, and staff to explain and resolve code issues to ensure safe and lawful
construction in the City of Creve Coeur. The successful candidate has the potential to be
classified as a Senior Plans Examiner based upon certifications relating to the position
and past professional experience as a Plans Examiner.
Creve Coeur is an affluent, diverse community in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area with a
Charter/Home Rule/City Council/City Administrator form of government. Successful candidate
will earn a competitive salary determined on qualifications with a comprehensive and
competitive benefits package including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long
term disability, a defined benefit retirement plan through Missouri LAGERS, with paid holidays,
personal, vacation, and sick leave, a voluntary deferred compensation plan, employee
assistance program, tuition assistance, and complimentary golf and ice skating.

Successful Candidate Qualifications:

• Associates degree in construction management, architectural drafting, construction trade
  or related field preferred.
• Two plus years of experience on construction plan review, building inspection, code
  enforcement, or architectural plan preparation and drafting.
• ICC Building Plans Examiner certification required or must be obtained within six (6)
  months from date of hire.
• Experience with establishing and maintaining effective working relationships by
  effectively communicating both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.
• Ability to solve problems and make sound decisions; think quickly and rationally; remain
  calm in difficult situations.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance to drive to different construction
  sites as needed.
• Ability to work at computer for several hours a day; able to walk, stoop, bend, push, pull,
  grab, crawl and climb as needed.

Essential Functions:

• In a timely manner, conducts plan reviews in accordance with adopted building and
• zoning ordinances on submitted construction drawings and specifications to ensure safe
• and lawful construction within the City of Creve Coeur. Responsible for gathering all
• required information. Generates plan review letters to applicants. Will schedule and meet
• with responsible parties as needed.
• Assist the city’s building inspectors and code enforcement personnel to discuss and
  analyze code issues. Will be required to conduct field inspections, as needed to
  determine compliance with approved plans at inspectors’ requests to ensure smooth
  community development operations for the City of Creve Coeur.
• Will meet with architects, engineers, contractors, and residents to discuss proposed or
  projects in progress to resolve code compliance issues.
• Researches and analyzes existing city structures in relation to proposed renovations or
  expansions by compiling information from archives, owner’s plans, and field inspections.
• Demonstrates a commitment to their 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.

To Apply – External Candidates:
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.

This is an hourly, full-time, 40 hour per week position which includes a full range of benefits including paid time off, holidays, employee health, dental, life, vision, and disability, and a LAGERS retirement plan. Hours are generally 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. M-F.  

Job Description:
This position is responsible for reviewing plans, and coordinating and conducting inspections of residential properties.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews residential structural, site, electrical, construction, mechanical, plumbing, and photometric plans for compliance with International Building Codes and standards and local ordinances.
• Reviews project specific building specification manuals prepared by professional engineers for compliance with International Building Codes and standards and local ordinances. 
• Inspect residential buildings during construction to ensure compliance with building, electrical, fire suppression, mechanical, and plumbing codes.
• Reviews permit requests for building additions, accessory buildings, and roofing, siding, and electrical upgrades.
• Interacts with contractors, engineers, architects, business owners, and homeowners in person or by telephone regarding construction and inspection issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

TO APPLY: Please submit application and resume to City of Lake Saint Louis Human Resources, 200 Civic Center Drive, Lake Saint Louis, Missouri 63367 or via email to [email protected]. First review of applications begins Monday, July 20, 2026. 

Qualifications

Knowledge of building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other codes and ordinances as adopted. Skill in reading plans, blueprints, and maps. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in reading and interpreting building codes.

Special Requirements

Associate or Technical degree in Construction Management or a related field is preferred. High school diploma along with related professional experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Minimum of 1-3 years related experience. Valid driver’s license required. ICC Residential Certifications preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months. ICC Residential Plans Examiner certification or ability to attain within 12 months.

Associate or Technical degree in Construction Management or a related field is preferred. High school diploma along with related professional experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Minimum of 1-3 years related experience. Valid driver’s license required. ICC Residential Certifications preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months. ICC Residential Plans Examiner certification or ability to attain within 12 months.

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