Inspector

St. John the Baptist Parish Government; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 2,900,000 - 3,626,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

85% health insurance premiums

100% dental and life insurance

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

St. John the Baptist Parish Government is seeking an Inspector in LaPlace, LA. The role focuses on inspecting buildings to enforce parish codes, monitoring violations, and preparing detailed reports for hearings.

A valid LA driver’s license is required, with experience in enforcement fields preferred. The position offers full-time employment with competitive hourly pay and a robust benefits package, including substantial employer-paid health, dental, and life insurance; pre-employment screenings

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in law enforcement, security, or similar enforcement-type field.
• Experience as nuisance abatement or litter control officer preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Louisiana driver’s license and driving record acceptable to Parish’s Risk Manager.
• Ability to interpret Parish regulations and procedures, collect and analyze information to prepare reports, work independently with minimal supervision, learn department-specific software.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new and existing buildings and structures to enforce parish codes.
• Monitor violations progress, process violations, and prepare reports.
• Maintain all necessary reports and records pertaining to inspections and code enforcement actions.
• Prepare for and participate in case hearings.

Skills

Interpret parish regulations

Report writing

Independent work

Microsoft Word basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Inspector

Full Time LaPlace, LA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1067

Salary Range: $21.05 To $26.32 Hourly

Inspector (Code Enforcement) - SUMMARY OF PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION: Inspects new and existing buildings, structures, and other properties to enforce conformance with various Parish codes; monitors violations progress, processes violations, writes reports, maintains all necessary reports and records pertaining to inspections and code enforcement actions to substantiate code violations and prepares for case hearings. QUALIFICATIONS: In order to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must have obtained a high school diploma or GED and have a minimum of two (2) years of work experience associated with law enforcement, security, or similar work in an enforcement-type regulatory field. Experience as a nuisance abatement officer or litter control officer preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid Louisiana driver’s license and driving record acceptable to Parish’s Risk Manager. OTHER: Requires ability to interpret Parish regulations and procedures, collect, and analyze information to prepare reports; work independently with minimal supervision; basic computer skills in Microsoft Word and ability to learn and utilize department-specific software required. Required licenses must be kept current throughout employment with the Parish.

Only applications meeting the minimum qualifications will be acknowledged.

Attractive benefits package, including up to 85% employer-paid premiums for health insurance and 100% employer-paid premiums for dental and life insurance.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH is a drug-free workplace.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENS, PHYSICALS, AND BACKGROUND CHECKS CONDUCTED ON PROSPECTIVE NEW HIRES.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH prohibits any form of discrimination in its employment practices based on an individual’s sex, race, age, color, disability, religion, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristic. Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD# 1-800-846-5277 or LA Relay #711 www.sjbparish.gov .