BUILDING INSPECTOR (CLASS CODE 2210)

New Orleans, Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in New Orleans is seeking a dedicated Building Inspector to ensure compliance with municipal regulations. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to engage in the inspection of building construction and repair, contributing to the safety and integrity of the community. Candidates will need a High School Diploma or GED, with further education in architecture or engineering being highly regarded. The role promises a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact local construction standards. If you are passionate about building safety and compliance, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in architecture or building construction is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect building construction for compliance with municipal regulations.
• Conduct related work as required in the inspection process.

Skills

Building Inspection

Drafting

Designing

Compliance Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture/Engineering/Historic Preservation

Job description

Beginning level work inspecting building construction and repair to secure compliance with municipal regulations, and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A High School Diploma or GED issued by a state Department of Education.
2. EITHER: Two (2) years (60 semester hours) of university or trade school training in an architecture, engineering, or construction technology curriculum from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of full-time experience in architecture or building construction involving inspection, drafting, designing or building. Additional experience may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
3. OR: A Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering, historic preservation, or construction technology from an accredited college or university.
4. OR: A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university and an active certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Residential Building Inspector.

Note: If appointed, employee must be certified by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Residential Building Inspector during the probationary period. No probationary period may last longer than one year. If employees are not certified by ICC during their probationary period, they will be terminated and must wait one year from the end of their probationary period or receive certification to be considered for rehire.

* Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

A written exam, weighted 100%. This is an original entrance examination.

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY.

APPLICATIONS: Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.

WORKING TEST PERIOD: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING: The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening.

A MEDICAL EXAMINATION is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers.

GOOD MORAL CHARACTER is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service.

IMPORTANT: Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED) must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education.

ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited as a college or university by an organization that is recognized by the USDE (United States Department of Education).