Safety & Permits Job Vacancies

Zoning Plan Reviewer

Kind of Work

This work involves analyzing plans submitted for building permits for compliance with zoning code and other applicable regulations; and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of codes inspection, zoning code enforcement, land use development permit or license review, land use application review or related experience. 
or
A high school diploma/GED and seven (7) years of code inspection, zoning code enforcement, land use development, permit or license review, land use application review or related experience. 

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Management Development Analyst I

Kind of Work

Responsible professional analytical, technical and administratidive work in one or more areas of municipal government administration; and related work as required.

Positions Available

• Special Events Application Review Analyst
• Short Term Rental Application Review Analyst
• Short Term Rental Enforcement Analyst
• Zoning Review Analyst
• Alcohol Beverage Outlet Review Analyst
• Business License Review Analyst
• Healthy Homes Review Analyst

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.*

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Building Plan Examiner

Kind of Work

This work involves responsibility for the examination and review of plans and specifications of buildings and structures for compliance with the provisions of the building code and related ordinances; and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering or a closely related degree.* It is desirable, but not necessary, that the applicant be a licensed architect or engineer.* For some positions course work in the area of historic preservation is desired. 

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Chief Building Plan Examiner

Kind of Work

Responsible supervisory and technical work in the examination of construction plans of new buildings or alterations of existing structures for compliance with building regulations; and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related field.*

AND EITHER:

Five (5) years of experience as a Building, Electrical or Mechanical Plan Examiner with the City of New Orleans.

OR:  

Five (5) years of full-time professional experience reviewing and/or creating building construction plans for compliance with building regulations either as an architect, engineer, or building plan examiner.

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Building Inspector

Kind of Work

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

Minimum Qualifications

A High School Diploma or GED issued by a state Department of Education.*

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.

OR:  A Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering, historic preservation, or construction technology from an accredited college or university.*

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.*

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Construction Inspector Assistant

Kind of Work

Under close supervision, performs construction inspection in conjunction with public works construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, applicable codes and safety regulations and monitor daily construction activities and overall progress. Engineering construction inspection includes but is not limited to the following activities: earthwork and paving, roadway renovation and improvement, water supply and sewer collection pipeline, concrete, protective coating, pile driving, drilled pier, track improvements, power distribution and transmission systems, electrical overhead contact systems, streetlights, traffic signals, roadway striping, signal, control and data acquisition systems, radio and telecommunications systems, including fiber optic networks, power substations, ADA retrofits and facilities, building renovation and improvements, operating equipment, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, electrical and mechanical work, and landscaping and irrigation work; and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A High School Diploma or G.E.D. issued by a state Department of Education.*

EITHER: Two (2) years (60 semester hours) of university training from an accredited college or university, 24 semester hours of which must have been in an architecture, engineering, or construction technology curriculum.

OR: Two (2) years of full-time experience in architecture, engineering or building construction involving inspection, designing, grading or building.

Additional experience may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.

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Electrical Inspector

Kind of Work

Beginning level inspectional and law enforcement work in securing compliance with ordinances and established safety standards relating to electrical systems, fixtures and equipment; and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalency Diploma issued by a State Department of Education.*

Possession of a valid Louisiana Driver's License.*

AND EITHER:  Two (2) years of full-time experience in residential, commercial, or industrial wiring.  Experience is subject to verification.

OR:   Active certification by the International Code Council as an Electrical Commercial/Residential Inspector.*

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Mechanical Equipment Inspector

Kind of Work

Beginning level inspectional and law enforcement work in maintaining legal requirements and safety standards relating to mechanical equipment; and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid driver's license.*

AND EITHER: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited or university.*  

OR:   Two (2) years of full-time experience in the installation and maintenance of boilers, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, gas equipment, elevators or other mechanical equipment.

Some positions may require employees to use their own automobiles.  Employees who are required to use their automobiles will be paid a car allowance.

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