Part-time Building Inspector

Florissant, MO; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Code Enforcement Officer to ensure compliance with city codes for residential and commercial properties. In this role, you will conduct inspections, issue notices for violations, and represent the city in court. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of building codes. This position offers the opportunity to work both in the field and in an office environment, providing a dynamic work experience. If you are passionate about community safety and have a keen eye for detail, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from High School or equivalent.
• Three years experience in construction, building trades, and code enforcement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of properties for compliance with city codes.
• Issue notices and court summonses for code violations.

Skills

Ordinance Interpretation

Communication Skills

Technical Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification in Building Codes

Tools

Personal Computer

iPad

Smartphone

Scientific Calculator

Video Conferencing Tools

Job description

Description

Rate: $18.09 hourly, not to exceed 28 hours weekly

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION

Enforce the city codes and ordinances pertaining to residential and commercial properties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shall perform regularly scheduled, non-scheduled, specific and emergency inspections of residential and commercial properties to determine compliance with City’s property maintenance codes and City ordinances
• Shall issue notices and court summonses pertaining to code and ordinance violations and represent the City on said court issues.
• May perform residential occupancy inspections.
• Other duties as requested

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be capable of reading and interpreting ordinances and codes.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing to property owners, City personnel, the courts and the general public.
• Must be able to use a personal computer, iPad, smart phone, copier, scientific calculator, FAX, video conferencing tools, electrical tester and miscellaneous measuring devices.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Majority of work is performed in the field and some work is performed in office.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually required to drive, see, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and smell.
• The employee must be able to safely drive an automobile.
• The employee must be capable of lifting and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Applicant must have graduated from High School, or equivalent. Three years experience and progressive responsibility in construction, building trades and code enforcement are preferred. Advanced formal certification in the locally enforced building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire codes is desirable. Valid driver’s license is required.

Licenses and Certifications

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license