Starting Salary: Determined on Qualifications (DOQ)

Annual Salary Range: $59,694 - $83,526

The City of Creve Coeur, Missouri seeks a building inspector to inspect construction 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.

Essential Functions

• Performs assigned daily inspections for commercial and residential construction sites for compliance with the building code per approved plans; inspects electrical, plumbing, mechanical work as they relate to the building code; 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 for the City of Creve Coeur.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with contractors and homeowners on matters related to construction activity and building code compliance. Non-compliance with the City’s building codes that are discovered during the course of an inspection are clearly documented on the inspection report and submitted to the contactor 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.
• 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 general public; investigates complaints in person; sends violation notices as needed; and informs complainants of action 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.
• While making daily inspections, investigates unauthorized construction work; determines owners of property where unauthorized work is taking place; writes violation letters; secures permits; and stops unauthorized work in 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 his/her 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 required or able to obtain within approximately one (1) year of date of hire. Current driver’s license, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation required.

Mental Requirements: Successful candidate able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, has full knowledge of local building codes. Can effectively organize and prioritize own work; communicates clearly both verbally and in writing. Able to work independently. Remains calm when dealing with difficult situations and people. Uses information to solve problems and make effective decisions. Can 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 available online by following the directions at the top of this page. Resume and cover letter may be attached to application. Position remains open until filled.

The City of Creve Coeur is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and values diversity in its workforce.