The City of St. Albans is accepting applications for the position of full-time Property Maintenance Inspector I in the Building/Zoning Office. Work performed in specialized functions associated with the inspection of properties pursuant to the enforcement of the International Property Maintenance Code, other City ordinances and regulatory requirements with an emphasis on deteriorated, dilapidated, abandoned, unsanitary or vacant properties.
Employee will work both indoors in an office environment and outdoors to perform duties. Position requires ability to comprehend, interpret and apply International Property Maintenance Code, City ordinances and regulations, procedures or any other State or Federal laws regarding code violations and the issuance of notices of violation, citations and presenting cases for hearing in Municipal Court.
Must obtain International Code Council certification in the International Property Maintenance Code via testing within 12 months of hire and will be required to attend continuing education to receive and maintain a State inspector’s license through the WV State Fire Marshal’s Office per WV State Legislature Rule Title 87, Series 7.
Must possess a valid WV driver’s license, provide a motor vehicle report and comply with City drug screening policy to operate a City vehicle, and pass a background check. Starting salary will be $34,623.47 with an excellent benefit package including health, vision and dental insurance, retirement, and paid sick, vacation and observed holidays. A six-month probationary period is required.
Interested parties must complete a City of St. Albans application. The job description with application may be found either on our website, www.stalbanswv.com, or obtained at City Hall located at 1499 MacCorkle A venue. Applications must be returned to City Hall by Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. The City of St. Albans is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Job Description:
Employee will be under supervision of Building Department Code Official. Work performed in specialized
functions associated with the inspection of properties pursuant to the enforcement of the International
Property Maintenance Code, other City ordinances and regulatory requirements with an emphasis on
deteriorated, dilapidated, abandoned, unsanitary or vacant properties. Employee will work both indoors in an
office environment and outdoors to perform duties.
Essential Functions and Required Abilities:
The following duties are normal for this position, but are not meant to be construed as exclusive or
all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.
Performs inspections of structures and property for conformance with International Property Maintenance
Code and other City ordinances and regulations for compliance.
Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply International Property Maintenance Code, City ordinances and
regulations, procedures or any other State or Federal laws regarding code violations and the issuance of
notices of violation, citations or presenting cases for hearing in Municipal Court.
Ability to keep prepared and detailed reports, photographic records of violations, correspondence, activity
logs, notices of violation or citations, criminal complaints, legal documents or other necessary documents and
forms.
Ability to use all available sources of information to gather necessary data to properly identify properties and
ownership, including but not limited to City, County and State public records systems or other public
information or reference material.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written form relative to code violations
when interacting with violators, the public, City officials or other City departments.
Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision when necessary, to determine
proper cause of action.
Ability to comprehend and interpret new ordinance(s), State code (s), or other regulatory
Law and procedures and apply same when performing duties.
Employee may be subject to after-hours call-out by Police or Fire Departments in the case of an emergency
situation related to Code violations or where public safety is threatened
Licensure or Certification Requirements:
Must possess a valid WV driver’s license and comply with City Drug Screening Policy to operate a City
vehicle.
Employee must obtain International Code Council certification in the International Property Maintenance
Code via testing within 12 months of hire and will be required to attend continuing education to receive and
maintain a State Inspector’s license through the WV State Fire Marshal’s Office per WV State Legislature
Rule Title 87, Series 7.
Equipment Operated:
City vehicle, camera, personal computer, software and printer and other standard business equipment.
Inherently Hazardous or Demanding Work Conditions:
The employee may be exposed to potentially dangerous or hazardous situations when conducting
investigations or inspections on property or in structures which may be dilapidated, vacant or unsanitary.
Employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to poisonous
vegetation, rodents, insects or unfriendly pets. Employee may encounter hostility from property owners or
the general public.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED, valid WV driver’s license, minimum of two years prior experience or
certification in property maintenance code enforcement and inspection, or prior law enforcement experience.
Must pass a background check.