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Commercial Building Inspector

St. Louis County
Throughout St. Louis County, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026 CLOSED ON 4/21/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Building Inspector position at St. Louis County?

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

The typical starting salary will be between $23.10 - $27.72 hourly and will be based on experience and budget considerations.
As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, four weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan and more. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website

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: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
  • 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 APPOINTMENTA 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 APPLYApplicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept on-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICYThe 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 Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429

Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703

www.stlouiscountymo.gov

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