Job Description

Job Posting

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Purpose of Announcement

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill two (2) current East Jefferson vacancies in the Department of Building Permits. This employment list will also be used for future East and West Jefferson vacancies in this Department as they occur.

Kind of Work

Technical work in the examination of construction plans and blueprints for residential or commercial construction, alterations, and renovations for compliance with the Parish building code, zoning, and related Parish ordinances and the subsequent issuance of building permits. Receives applications for residential building permits; assists applicants in application completion; provides zoning, permit, code and fee information to the public, property owners, contractors, developers, architects, engineers and other interested parties. Consults with architects, engineers, contractors and others regarding projects. Issues permits for renovations, new residential as well as zoning matters such as fences, demolition, dumpsters, garage sales, temporary uses and other Parish regulated activities as assigned. Confirms legal descriptions for building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical; checks and authorizes form, top of slab, and FEMA finished construction elevation certificates. Keeps abreast of records of all building permit applications and maps indicating new streets, buildings and addresses. Maintains records of the current Jefferson Parish Zoning, Council Studies, and Interim Regulations for reference, ensuring permits are issued in compliance with these regulations. While primary work location upon hire is East or West Jefferson, employee may be required to report to and work at either location as directed. Employees will be required to obtain certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Residential Plans Examiner or Building Plans Examiner prior to the completion of their probationary period. Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate but not to exceed the listed salary range.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Meets one of the following four options: I. Completion of high school and at least three (3) years of work experience as a general construction contractor, building construction superintendent, architectural designer/draftsperson, or technical inspector/reviewer of residential or commercial construction plans.

OR

II. Possession of an accredited Associate's degree (or above) in civil engineering, construction management, architectural drafting/design, or a closely related concentration.

OR

III. Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status as a Building Inspector I, Electrical Inspector I, Plumbing Inspector I, or Mechanical Inspector I.

OR

IV. Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status as a Permit Technician; plus, current certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Building Plans Examiner. PREFERRED: Current certification by the ICC as a Residential Plans Examiner or Building Plans Examiner is preferred.

Kind of Examination

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL) Rating of Training and Experience---------------------------------------------Weighted 100% Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including detailed description of their work experience, names and addresses of all previous employers, and dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit. JOB POSTING NO. 5106-16R DATE: 06/27/08 AMENDED: 11/08/24 RE-OPENED: 09/12/25

Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below:

East Jefferson: Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053

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