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  Req#: 5316719
  Salary: See Position Description
  Location : Clayton - St. Louis County, MO
  Job Type: Full-Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 2026-00159
  Department: Transportation and Public Works - PW Code Enforcement
  Opening Date: 04/24/2026
  Closing Date: 5/25/2026 11:59 PM Central
  
  Description
  Make a Difference in Your Community
  
  This position will be assigned to work in the Transportation and Public Works Code Enforcement Division in Clayton, Missouri. The Project Manager is responsible for performing building plan reviews of construction plans and calculations submitted under applications for building permits for compliance with Building Codes and other County regulations.
  
  This position will be filled at the I, II, or III level depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. The annual starting salary will likely be as follows and will be based on experience and qualifications:
  
  • Competitive Average Salary: Typical starting salaries for each position level are:
    • Project Manager I: $59,696
    • Project Manager II $64,189
    • Project Manager III: $68,994
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO). Learn more about St. Louis County benefits:
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness: We participate in this program to support your financial future. Learn more about the program:
  • Flexible Work Environment: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports your work-life design
  
  Examples of Duties
  Essential Function Examples
  
  • Reviewing and analyzing blueprint designs, plans, calculations and maps for compliance with codes and regulations.
  • Identifies discrepancies and provides technical assistant to arrive at acceptable design solutions.
  • Determines appropriate action for revisions if necessary.
  • Provides assistance and information to the general public and various agencies.
  • Prepare reports of work in progress.
  • Meet with staff or other assigned professionals to discuss project status.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  Project Manager I: Each applicant must possess one of the following:
  
  • College Senior status in a Bachelor's Degree program in Civil Engineering or Architecture. Degree must be from an accredited college or university and conferred on or before agreed upon start date; if these parameters are not satisfied, any contingent offer of employment will be rescinded.
  
  OR
  
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
  
  Project Manager II: meet the Project Manager I requirements in addition to the following:
  
  • Completed Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate from the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors / Engineering Intern Certificate resulting from passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) Exam and applying with the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors
  OR
  • Enrollment in the National Council of Architectural Review Boards (NCARB) Architectural Experience Program (AXP) and two years of practical experience.
  
  OR
  
  • International Code Council (ICC) Plans Examiner Certificate (or other approved third-party Certification of Professional Competency based on written examination).
  
  Project Manager III: meet the Project Manager I and II requirements in addition to the following:
  
  • Registered Professional Engineer or Registered Professional Architect and five years of practical experience.
  
  Additional Information
  
  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
  www.stlouiscountymo.gov
  St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
  
  In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
  
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  Have you completed a Bachelor's (or higher) Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  02
  
  Are you a senior in college? Please share your field of study and your anticipated graduation date.If not, please respond with NA.
  03
  
  Do you possess a current, valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  04
  
  What interests you in this position?
  05
  
  Please provide an overview of your skills and experiences, including any professional certifications, that qualify you as a good fit for this role.
  06
  
  Please provide a list of your technical competencies and include:1. Software name and version2. Level of proficiency3. Years of experience4. Certificate received (as applicable)
  07
  
  Please list any additional certifications, qualifications, and/or memberships not covered by the previous questions.If none, reply with NA.
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  I understand that, in order to be further considered for this position, my application must be thoroughly completed and reflect all relevant education and work experience.
  • Yes
  • No
  
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  Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization.If this does not apply to you, simply enter NA.
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