INSPECTOR

Summary

This is the first of three levels in the Inspection – Code Enforcement Series.

Highly responsible professional work in administering the Calcasieu Parish Code of Ordinances falling within the operations of the Division of Planning and Development.

Examples of Duties

(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Responsible for the enforcement of various ordinances and planning programs assigned under the Division of Planning and Development.
• Interpret maps and legal descriptions.
• Perform field inspections to determine code compliance.
• Handle calls and complaints regarding violations and inspections.
• Research records within the Tax Assessors and Clerk of Court's offices.
• Administer Parish programs through community education and awareness, as well as enforcement of appropriate program-related ordinances.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and/or yearly reports and maintain reasonable files.
• Perform related work as assigned or required.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not require supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensing Requirements

Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE

• Code enforcement principles and practices;
• Documentation methods;
• Customer service principles;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
• Computers and related software applications.
  
  

Skills

• Conducting field inspections;
• Providing customer service;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations;
• Preparing and maintaining a variety of records, logs, and/or other related documents;
• Computers and related software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  
  

UNIFORM

An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

WORK SCHEDULES

Varied work schedules allow our employees excellent work-life balance. Schedules vary by department and include the following:

• Part-time
• Full-time
• Temporary
• Rotating shifts
• 12-hour shifts
• 4/10s
• 9/80s
• 5/8s
  
  

VACATION

Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.

SICK LEAVE

Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment.

Other Paid Leave Benefits

Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave

HOLIDAYS

Depending on the position the employee is hired into, employee receives the following paid holidays from the date of hire:

• New Year's Eve
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Mardi Gras Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• July 4th
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day & Friday after
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• One (1) Personal Day
  
  

RETIREMENT

Employees are required to participate in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.

Deferred Compensation

A supplemental tax-free retirement account is offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Contribution is the responsibility of the employee via payroll deduction.

SOLUTIONS COUNSELING AND EAP

Free professional help with personal problems for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees and their families.

EMPLOYEE FITNESS PROGRAM

The Parish pays an employee fitness allowance toward a fitness facility membership. Allowance is dependent upon employee attending their selected fitness program at least 8 times per month.

ONSITE MEDICAL CLINIC

Health Connection, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's onsite medical clinic, provides office visits for a $5.00 co-pay to employees and their Calcasieu Parish Police Jury insured dependents.

LIFE INSURANCE

Basic Life and AD & D - $10,000 Life and AD & D coverage for the employee is included with the health insurance at no cost to the employee.

• Supplemental Life and AD & D
• Employee can purchase term additional Life/AD & D in increments of $10,000 up to a maximum of $500,000.Term Life/AD & D is also available for an employee's spouse and eligible dependents.
  

VISION

A supplemental vision program is available to employees through Always Care.

MAJOR MEDICAL

Major medical insurance is offered for employees with options to add family to the major medical plan.

DISCOUNTS

Dell Computers

Offers a special members' only store with discounts and monthly specials.

Verizon Wireless

Offers employee discounts for wireless service.

Sprint

Offers service discounts on Sprint and Nextel devices.

AT&T

Offers discount on service, free phones available, free shipping for online purchases, exclusive offers, sales, & packages.

My Phone MD

630 Prien Lake Road, Suite C

Lake Charles

(337) 478-0808

lakecharles@myphonemd.net

Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.

Fix My Phone

3467 Nelson Road

Lake Charles

(337) 564-6997

www.fixmyphone.com

Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Are you a current Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question