Code Enforcement Inspector City of Jennings - 3.4 St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time $25.05 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Report writing High school diploma or GED Driver's License Patrolling Building code analysis Construction experience Full Job Description The City of Jennings is accepting applications for a full-time Code Enforcement Inspector. Duties include conducting interior and exterior inspections, writing reports, issuing citations, and testifying in court. Must be familiar with ICC codes. The Code Enforcement Inspector performs a variety of routine and complex work in the interpretation and enforcement of adopted codes and related rules and regulations. Must have valid driver's license.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Periodically patrols or inspects an assigned area to monitor violations of local codes.
• Responds to complaints of potential code violations relating to building occupancy, nuisances, hazardous sidewalks or other conditions, housing conditions, construction, land use, zoning, animals, dumping, clearing, grading, filling, polluting, or other code related matters.
• Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; questions or interrogates complainants, witnesses, and suspects; compares facts to code requirements; makes findings; and issues warnings, correction notices, or citations.
• Meets with owners, tenants, contractors, etc. to review and explain code requirements and violations or potential violations; secures code compliance.
• Drafts and distributes a variety of correspondence, memoranda, notices, flyers, brochures, and reports relating to code enforcement issues and actions.
• Provides information to people who request information or assistance in code enforcement related matters.
• Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities.
• Coordinates efforts with the police, planning, building and related departments, the prosecuting attorney, and other staff or agencies, as needed.
• Works with police and prosecutors to obtain written or tape-recorded statements, depositions, or admissions, as needed.
• Reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecution.
• Prepares detailed reports of activities and investigations made; consults with prosecutors and prepares case report for court action; testifies in court.
• Assists in obtaining, enhancing, preparing, or presenting exhibits or other evidence in court as required.
• Subject to possible 24-hour emergency call.

EDUCATION AND EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing, filing, accounting, and bookkeeping, and
• Three (3) years' experience related to building inspection or construction, or ICC certification preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No disqualifying criminal history.

The hourly rate for this role is $25.05 (GS-16) Please apply online at www.cityofjennings.org.

Pay:

$25.05 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person