Code Enforcement Specialist

Job overview

The Code Enforcement Specialist role is onsite in Saint Louis, MO. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the City of Kirkwood’s quality-of-life code enforcement activities. The role investigates reported and targeted code violations, notifies responsible parties, prepares cases for prosecution, and coordinates abatement and court activity. It helps the City address health, environmental, property maintenance, nuisance, sanitation, and zoning concerns while keeping complaint records and residents informed.

What you'll do

• Investigate resident, staff, administration, and Council complaints and determine whether City code violations exist
• notify responsible parties and prepare violation and compliance notices
• initiate enforcement actions and prepare cases with the prosecutor
• testify in court and coordinate court activities, City abatement, and other departments
• maintain the code complaint computer and filing systems
• respond to inquiries and advise residents and the Public Works Director on case status
• drive to inspection sites and attend evening court sessions or conduct investigations outside business hours as necessary.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

code enforcement specialist

part-time

saint louis mo

city of kirkwood

code compliance

property maintenance

zoning

complaint investigation

court testimony

public works

evening court

outdoor inspections

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Includes evening court sessions and investigations during non-business hours as necessary; requires four years of code enforcement or related experience, with education or training potentially substituting for experience.

About the employer

City of Kirkwood is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.