Commercial Building Inspector

Overview

The Department of Transportation and Public Works has two openings for a Commercial Building Inspector. This position is responsible for inspecting and evaluating commercial building sites for compliance with approved drawings and applicable County codes, ordinances, and building regulations.

• Inspects new and existing construction for conformance with plans and specifications, proper accessibility, site grading, lighting, carpentry work, concrete reinforcement, footings, foundations, masonry work, structural steel, means of egress and emergency preparedness
• Enforces codes and ordinances for commercial construction, issuing notices of non-conformance or violations and performing follow up actions to control construction, occupancy, and usage of unfit structures as needed
• Communicates inspection findings to others; recommends corrective actions; investigates and resolves complaints
• Provides technical assistance by phone or in person
• Prepares inspection reports, log entries, and summaries; writes notices and prepares for code violation hearings
• Assists in the evaluation of properties for the County s demolition program
• Assists in monitoring commercial property maintenance issues
• Performs related work as required

• Five+ years of experience in the commercial construction trade, code enforcement, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Applicants must possess a current, valid driver s license.

Selection 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  for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor, Clayton, MO 63105;
Relay MO 711 or ;
An Equal Opportunity Employer;
Fax: .(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. 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. As of January 1, 2023, 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…