BUILDING INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR (CLASS CODE 2214)

New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a dedicated Building Inspector to ensure compliance with building construction ordinances in New Orleans. This role requires a wealth of experience in technical building inspection, as well as active certifications from the International Code Council. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to public safety and the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks. Join a team that values integrity and professionalism, and contribute to the safety and well-being of the community. If you have the qualifications and passion for this vital role, we encourage you to apply and make a difference in the city.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full-time experience in technical building inspection.
• Active ICC certifications as a Building Inspector required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, inspect, and enforce compliance with building construction ordinances.
• Verify education and professional licenses prior to appointment.

Skills

Technical Building Inspection

Compliance with Building Ordinances

Substance Abuse Testing Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsible supervisory, inspectional and enforcement work in securing compliance with ordinances related to building construction and repair; and related work as required.

1. Seven (7) years * of full-time experience doing technical building inspectional work.
2. Active residential and commercial certifications by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Building Inspector.**

*Note: A Bachelor's Degree** from an accredited college or university may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience. OR An Associate’s Degree** from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

**Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and professional licenses/certifications 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 rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

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. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period.

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. Forgery, misrepresentation of facts, or cheating on examinations is punishable by disqualification, fine and other penalties.

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. In lieu of such license, the Department of City Civil Service may require that applicants have some form of picture identification.

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. To obtain credit, this form must be submitted with the required proof (at the minimum, a DD214) before the final filing date.

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. Certificates of completion, high school diplomas and GED from institutions not recognized by a state Department of Education, and high school diplomas from foreign countries are not acceptable.

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). College diplomas from foreign countries will be accepted if the applicant submits a statement of educational equivalency from one of the evaluation services accepted by the Department of Civil Service.

EXPERIENCE: Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement. Partial credit only will be given for related part time employment. Civil Service reserves the right to determine which degrees, education, or other credentials are related or closely related. Experience credit will be granted for related provisional appointments (internal applicants).