Residential Building Inspector

Salary: See Position Description Location : Throughout St. Louis County, MO Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2024-00169 Department: Transportation and Public Works - PW Code Enforcement Opening Date: 02/27/2026 Closing Date: 3/27/2026 11:59 PM Central Description The Department of Transportation and Public Works has an opening for a Residential Building Inspector. These positions are responsible for performing inspections of residential construction, occupancy, property maintenance inspection, and related sites to determine compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, standards, plans, and specifications. The typical starting salary is between $23.10 - $27.72 / hour depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit: Examples of DutiesPerforms construction, occupancy, and property maintenance inspections on residential buildings and sites to determine basic compliance with approved drawings and County codes, ordinances and regulations for mechanical, structural, electrical, and plumbing work relating to new and existing construction, room additions, swimming pools, retaining walls, garages, decks, and other residential improvements. Under general supervision, issues approvals for inspections of construction the meets County standards and issues correction orders on sites failing to comply with codes. Issues violation notices to owners for work under construction without permits or by contractors without the appropriate licenses. Inspects buildings damaged by fire to determine the extent of the damage and completes damage reports indicating whether certified plans will be required prior to issuance of permits. Maintains inspection records including written inspection reports, violation notices, pictures of violations, and stop work orders. Advises contractors, owners, and supervisors of inspection results, stop work orders, and violation notice issues or other actions taken. Performs related work as required. Minimum QualificationsFive years of professional work experience in all facets of the building construction trade or any equivalent combination of training and experience Completion of a formal course of training Preference may be given to applicants with experience in building inspection and/or code enforcement Applicants must possess a current, valid driver's license Additional InformationSELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at . We only accept On-line applications. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy. St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th FloorClayton, MO 63105 (314) 615-5429 Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966 An Equal Opportunity EmployerFax: (314) 615-7703 St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance. In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year. Please click to view all of our benefits. 01 I understand that, in order to be further considered for this position, my application and supplemental questions must be thoroughly completed and reflect all relevant experience. Yes No 02 Do you possess a current, valid driver's license? Yes No 03 Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked? Yes No 04 How many moving violations have you had in the last 3 years? 05 This position requires the use of your personal vehicle and provides mileage reimbursement. Do you possess a vehicle that you are willing and able to use for this position? Yes No 06 Please list any driving restrictions on your license. 07 Why are you interested in this position? 08 Please provide an overview of your related skills and experience and why you feel they suit you for this position. 09 Please discuss any code enforcement related experience that you possess. 10 Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization.If this does not apply to you, simply enter N/A. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-17