CDBG Code Enforcement Officer

About the role

The purpose of this position is to inspect residential property for compliance with building codes, property maintenance codes, zoning codes and city ordinances. The focus of this position is in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) low – moderate income target areas and includes other programs benefiting low –moderate income households such as properties eligible for the Home Improvement Program, and the Homeownership Assistance Program.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work performed on CDBG eligible properties
• Perform rental inspections and building inspections on new structures and existing structures for ADA requirements, zoning codes, ICC property maintenance codes, ICC building codes and city ordinances.
• Inform and advise the general public, contractors, property owners, architects, engineers, developers and others regarding inspection activities, rental requirements, violation correction procedures, building standards, codes and zoning matters.
• Verify and document code violations.
• Perform follow-up inspections for corrected violations.
• Receives and responds to code violation complaints.
• Maintains records of inspection activity.
• Coincide inspection functions with other City Departments and agencies.
• Perform rental occupancy inspections.
• Assist with HUD monitoring and CDBG regulatory compliance.
• Perform inspections under the Home Improvement Loan Program (HILP).
• Handle bidding process.
• Estimate project repairs.
• Meet and work with contractors.
• Issue summons for court.
• Provide public service referrals.

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 Inspector and Property Maintenance certification required within 1-year of hire date.
• CDBG experience and knowledge of Fair Housing laws and environmental impacts preferred.
• Basic knowledge of residential construction industry including mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• A valid driver's license required.

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

To apply online, visit our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov. The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.