Job Description

Job Title

Building Construction Inspector

Department

Community Development/ Engineering

Posting Date

December 19, 2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Salary

$75,133.32 - $105,186.65 per year

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Lagers Pension- L6 Tier and Deferred Compensation program; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

Employment Type

Full time

Exempt Status

Exempt

Job Summary

The City of Saint Charles Human Resources Department is currently recruiting for the position of Building Construction Inspector. The purpose of this position is to inspect, manage, and approve Private Development in compliance with design plans, specifications, engineering standards, and ICC building codes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects, manages, and approves the construction or repair of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, street construction, and other appurtenances related to improvements for compliance with design specifications, plans, codes, standards and contracts.
• Perform construction & building inspections on new structures and existing structures for building codes, plumbing codes, mechanical codes, electrical codes, handicapped accessibility requirements and city ordinances.
• As delegated by Supervisors, manages the processing of demolition permits, and performs and coordinates all relevant inspection activity.
• Reviews permit applications and issues permits administered by the Engineering and Community Development Departments.
• Coordinates activities and work schedules with utility companies, contractors, property owners and other City Departments.
• Resolves conflicts, provides information, and responds to inquiries from citizens, contractors, staff, and the general public regarding Private Development.
• Prepares correspondence, field notes, maps, permits, brochures, memos, etc., related to construction inspection.
• Notifies builders, contractors, homeowners, tenants and business owners of code violations.

Minimum Training and Experience Required

• Vocational or technical training in building codes, zoning codes, property maintenance enforcement, building inspections, or Associate's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or other related field.
• Three years general building construction and/or public works construction inspection experience.
• Ability to read and understand design drawings, specifications, and other related documents.
• ICC Residential and Commercial Building Inspector certifications required within one year of hire date.
• Ability to perform duties in active construction zones following proper safety protocols.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with contractors, City personnel, and the general public.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, registrations and abilities.

Work Environment

• Generally works in safe and comfortable conditions but frequently exposed to construction and natural site environmental factors such as temperature variations or extremes, odors, toxic agents, noise, wetness, machinery, electrical currents and/or dust which may cause discomfort and risk of injury. Travel between locations of varying environments is required with a frequent need to individually traverse upon construction and/or natural sites.

How to Apply

Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website:

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in e-verify.

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