JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for interpreting and enforcing city codes and zoning ordinances. An incumbent in this position may be designated “Code Inspector II.”

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Performs inspections of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building work within the city limits.
• Performs building inspections for minimum property standards. Inspects existing structures to ensure compliance with minimum code standards and conducts any inspections required by city ordinance.
• Contacts, investigates, and prosecutes building code violations.
• Reviews new construction and remodeling plans prior to permitting. Assists in reviewing plans for compliance with zoning and building regulations.
• Conducts regular route surveys to identify possible zoning, signage, code, etc. violations and reports these to the Property Maintenance & Zoning Inspector.
• Maintains records of all inspections, plan reviews, violations, and complaints.
• Assists in writing permits, assisting customers, and answering the telephone.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes.
• Knowledge of the materials and methods employed in building construction and renovation.
• Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.
• Skill in interpreting drawings, plans, and blueprints.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma and knowledge of the Municipal and Model Codes.
• Hold a valid Missouri Driver’s License.
• ICC Certified or ability to become certified within 12 months.
• Code Inspector II if ICC certified.

Salary per hour $21.54, plus a generous benefit package.

• Bi-weekly pay periods.
• Thirteen paid holidays per year.
• 96 hours of vacation – accrued throughout the year.
• 96 hours of sick leave – accrued throughout the year.
• 2 days of personal leave per fiscal year. Must be employed on July 1 of the fiscal year to receive.
• City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance – Employee only.
• City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000).
• Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Optional vision insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Voluntary deferred compensation plan – not matched by the City.
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City. Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org).
• Total compensation value (Hourly starting rate plus benefits value) for this position is $30.16 hourly.

Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test and background investigation. The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V