Code Enforcement Officer

City of St. Charles; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Voluntary Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

HSA

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Educational Benefits

Job summary

City of St. Charles is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer in the Community Development department. The role ensures compliance with property maintenance codes, zoning codes, and city ordinances through inspections and enforcement actions.

Ideal candidates will have related technical training, several years of building/construction experience, and certification requirements; valid driver's license is essential. This exempt on-site position offers full-time hours and comprehensive city benefits.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical training in building codes or related areas.
• Minimum of three years general building construction or related experience.
• Property Maintenance certification required within 6 months of hire date.
• A valid driver's license required.
• ICC Residential Building Inspector certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new structures and existing structures for property maintenance codes and city ordinance.
• Inform and advise the public, contractors, property owners, developers regarding inspection activities and requirements.
• Verify and document code violations.
• Notify builders, contractors, homeowners, tenants and business owners of code violations.
• Perform follow-up inspections for corrected violations.
• Receive and respond to code violation complaints.
• Maintain records of inspection activity.
• Act as liaison to other City Departments and agencies.
• Coordinate inspection functions with otherCity Departments and agencies.
• Issue citations, manage court cases, and provide testimony to Municipal Court.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and other typical office software.

Education

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 within 6 months of hire

ICC Residential Building Inspector certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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

Benefits

• 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