Code Enforcement Officer

Stcharlescitymo; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Saint Charles is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer in the Community Development Department. The role involves inspecting residential and commercial properties for compliance with property maintenance codes, zoning codes and city ordinances.

The position is full-time and non-exempt, with a salary range of $59,578.84–$83,409.86 and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Property Maintenance certification within 6 months of hire date.
• Three years general building construction or related experience.
• Vocational/technical training in codes and inspections required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on new and existing structures for property maintenance codes and city ordinances.
• Inform and advise the public, contractors, owners, developers on inspection activities and code requirements.
• Notify stakeholders of code violations and coordinate follow-up inspections.

Education

Property Maintenance certification

Vocational or technical training in building codes, zoning codes, property maintenance enforcement, building inspections, building trades or related area

ICC Residential Building Inspector certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job Title

Code Enforcement Officer

Department

Community Development

Posting Date

September 29, 2026

Closing Date

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.

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