Code Enforcement Leader & Policy Architect

City of St. Charles; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

HSA

Pension L6

Deferred Compensation

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Benefits

Job summary

City of St. Charles is seeking a Code Enforcement Manager to lead the Code Enforcement Division within the Community Development Department.

The role oversees staff, coordinates enforcement actions, and engages with property owners and professionals to ensure code compliance and property maintenance standards. The position requires extensive building inspection experience, strong supervisory skills, and applicable ICC certifications.

Qualifications

• Five years of building inspection and code enforcement experience.
• Three years supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid drivers license required.
• ICC Building Inspector and related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Code Enforcement Division and supervise staff.
• Advise the public, property owners, architects, engineers, developers, contractors and others on enforcement processes and maintenance standards.
• Act as liaison to other city agencies and departments.
• Respond to code violation concerns from city officials and council.
• Attend and participate in City meetings as assigned.
• Issue summons and testify in Municipal Court for code violation cases.
• Develop division policies and procedures.
• Assist Director with division operating budget and CIP budgeting.
• Support flood plain management and public safety code enforcement efforts.
• Direct the department's mosquito control and related public health duties.

Skills

Code enforcement

Building inspection

Supervisory experience

Public communication

Driver's license

Education

Vocational/technical building trades training

ICC Building Inspector certification preferred

Property Maintenance certification preferred

Certified Building Official preferred

Job description

City of St. Charles is seeking a Code Enforcement Manager to lead the Code Enforcement Division within the Community Development Department.

The role oversees staff, coordinates enforcement actions, and engages with property owners and professionals to ensure code compliance and property maintenance standards. The position requires extensive building inspection experience, strong supervisory skills, and applicable ICC certifications.