Building Inspector

City of St. Charles, MO

$71K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Vocational or technical training in building codes or related fields.
  • Three years of general building construction experience required.
  • ICC Residential and Commercial Building Inspector certification needed within 12 months of hire.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

  • Perform inspections on new and existing structures for compliance with various codes.
  • Advise public and contractors on inspection procedures and building standards.
  • Document and verify building code violations.
  • Notify relevant parties of code violations found during inspections.
  • Conduct follow-up inspections for correction of violations.
  • Respond to complaints regarding code violations.
  • Maintain inspection activity records.
  • Liaise with other agencies regarding inspection functions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage available.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts offered.
  • Retirement and deferred compensation programs available.
  • Generous paid vacation and holidays.
  • Employee assistance programs included.
  • Educational benefits available to employees.
Full Job Description
Job Title

Building Inspector

Department

Community Development

PostingDate

June 15, 2026

Closing Date for Resumes/Applications

Open Until Filled

Salary

$71,622.41- $100,27139

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 building codes, electrical codes, mechanical codes, 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 construction inspections and inspections on new structures and existing structures for building codes, plumbing codes, mechanical codes, electrical codes, ADA accessibility requirements and city ordinance.
  • Inform and advise the general public, contractors, property owners, architects, engineers, developers and others regarding inspection activities, violation correction procedures, building code standards, and zoning matters.
  • Verify and document Building code violations.
  • Notify builders, contractors, home owners, tenants and business owners of Building code violations.
  • Perform follow-up inspections for corrected violations.
  • Receives and responds to code violation complaints.
  • Maintains records of inspection activity.
  • Act as inspection liaison to other agencies.
  • Coordinate inspection functions with other City Departments and agencies.
  • Assist the Code Enforcement Division in inspection and enforcement of property maintenance code violations on an as-needed basis as assigned.


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.
  • ICC Residential and Commercial Building Inspector and Property Maintenance certification required within 12 months of hire date.
  • A valid driver's license required.
  • Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.


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.


How to Apply:

Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website:

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