Job Description
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Throughout St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00358
Department: Transportation and Public Works
Opening Date: 05/21/2024
Closing Date: 8/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description This 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 $21.73 - $26.08 hourly and will be based on experience and qualifications. 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, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short and long term disability.
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Examples of Duties - Inspects new construction for conformance with plans and specifications, proper accessibility, site grading, lighting, wiring, 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.
Minimum Qualifications Five years of experience in the commercial construction trade; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
Additional Information 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 (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 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 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.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked?
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How many moving violations have you had in the last 3 years?
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