Make a Difference in Your Community

• Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salary range is between $97,115.20 - $116,542.40, based on your professional experience, licensure, and qualifications
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO). Learn more about St. Louis County benefits: Saint Louis County Employee Benefits
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: We participate in this program to support your financial future. Learn more about the program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
• Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports work-life balance

Essential Function Examples

• Plan, organize, and manage daily Code Enforcement division operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, County Department policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Develop and monitor the division’s budget.
• Plan and evaluate the work of subordinate staff through subordinate levels of supervision.
• Represent the County Division and Department in meetings with other County Departments and a variety of business and community organizations.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Standard office environment with periodic field inspections.
• May require attendance at evening or weekend meetings.
• Participation in emergency response operations.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering
• Licensure as a Registered Professional by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors
• Ten years or more of related professional experience in progressively responsible roles
• Five years of management or supervisory experience
• Current, valid driver's license

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