The city of New Orleans dept. of Safety and Permits is looking for a Building Inspector to join our dedicated team! As a City Building Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with local building codes and regulations within the jurisdiction of the city government. Working closely with construction professionals, property owners, and other stakeholders, you will conduct inspections to verify that construction projects adhere to safety and quality standards. Your role will be crucial in promoting public safety and contributing to the overall development of the city

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial structures at various construction stages to ensure compliance with city building codes and regulations
• Interpret and enforce local building codes, zoning laws, and regulations applicable within the city.
• Provide guidance to builders, architects, and property owners on compliance requirements and necessary corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspections, violations, and corrective measures taken.
• Prepare clear and concise inspection reports, documenting findings and any necessary follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with city planning departments, engineers, and other city officials to address compliance issues and ensure effective communication between departments.
• Interact with the public, contractors, and property owners, providing information and assistance related to building codes, permitting processes, and inspection procedures

Requirements:

• 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.*

Note:If appointed, employee must be certified by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Residential Building Inspector during the probationary period.

What We Offer:

Work-life Balance

• 14 paid holidays in 2023.
• 13 paid vacation days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus vacation days the longer you are employed.
• 13 paid sick days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus sick days the longer you are employed.
• Use or lose your days, off? Not here! You can roll an unlimited number of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days to the next year.
• We pay you for unused vacation and sick days when you leave City government.
• Depending on your job, your department may also offer remote work, flexible schedules, and/or shift work

Great Insurance Benefits

• We offer healthcare plans as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees. Our plan covers medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision. Hate going to the doctor's office? It also includes access to telemedicine. Plan members can also opt to cover their children, spouses and same or opposite sex registered domestic partners.
• We also offer a Flexible Spending Account that can reduce taxes for employees by allowing for pre-tax contributions for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs.
• A completely free $25,000 life insurance policy is also available for all full-time employees.

Career Development

Join a workplace committed to fostering professional growth and development .Our Employee Growth and Development Division offers free courses in over 50 topics including Leadership, Personal Finance, Conflict Management, Excel, Managing Stress, and Business Writing.

Be a catalyst for change, and let your passion for service find purpose with us. Together, let's create a legacy that resonates with the heartbeat of our community. Your journey to meaningful impact starts with the City of New Orleans !

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $51,783.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 1 year of full-time experience in architecture or building construction involving inspection, drafting , designing or building?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certification by the ICC as a Residential Building Inspector (Preferred)

Work Location: In person