What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Plans Examiner for Residential and Commercial Construction position at Jefferson Parish, LA?
At Jefferson Parish, LA, we are seeking a highly skilled Building Plans Examiner to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the compliance of construction plans with the Parish building code, zoning regulations, and related ordinances.
Job Description:
- Technical work in examining construction plans and blueprints for residential or commercial construction, alterations, and renovations
- 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
Requirements:
- Meets one of the following four options:
- Completion of high school and at least three 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
- Possession of an accredited Associate's degree (or above) in civil engineering, construction management, architectural drafting/design, or a closely related concentration
- 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
- 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
Benefits:
- Vacation (Annual Leave): Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked
- Leave accrual rates increase with years of service
- Sick Leave: Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked
- Holidays: Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials
- Life Insurance: All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary
- Medical Insurance: An HMO medical insurance plan is available for employees and their dependents
- Flexible Benefits Plan: Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars
- Retirement: Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement System instead of the Social Security System
- Tenure Payment: Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457b plan): Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings
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