Residential Building Inspector I - Codes & Compliance

City of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Louis is hiring for Building Inspector I in Downtown St. Louis, MO. The role involves inspecting residential construction for code compliance, reviewing permits and drawings, and assisting with commercial and industrial inspections.

Applicants should have at least one year of related experience or an equivalent mix of education and training. A valid driver’s license is required, with city residence preference noted in policy.

Qualifications

• One year of recent full-time paid experience working in building inspection and code enforcement, fire safety and prevention, architectural design, or the skilled trades or construction fields where knowledge of building codes and compliance can be acquired. OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspects residential construction to ensure compliance with building and zoning codes.
• Reviews construction for proper permits and related construction plans and drawings.
• Inspects structures, including vacant buildings, demolition, alterations and construction, for compliance with fire and safety codes.
• Investigates complaints from city officials, city departments and the public.
• Documents violations, suggests changes and issues condemnation notices.
• Performs follow-up inspections to determine compliance.
• Advises property owners, contractors and other interested parties regarding building/zoning codes, violation notices, pending legal action, and other building inspection policies and procedures.
• Research property ownership, codes and ordinances as needed.
• Testifies at hearings and in court regarding violations and inspections.
• Assists with commercial and industrial inspections.

Job description

City of St. Louis is hiring for Building Inspector I in Downtown St. Louis, MO. The role involves inspecting residential construction for code compliance, reviewing permits and drawings, and assisting with commercial and industrial inspections.

Applicants should have at least one year of related experience or an equivalent mix of education and training. A valid driver’s license is required, with city residence preference noted in policy.