What are the responsibilities and job description for the MECHANICAL INSPECTOR I (5121) position at Jefferson Parish, LA?
Salary : $43,314.00 - $51,977.00 Annually
Location : Parish Wide - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type : Permanent
Job Number : 5121-08A
Department : Building Permits 0110
Opening Date : 10 / 06 / 2023
Closing Date : Continuous
Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCIES AND ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING PERMIT.
This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in this Department as they occur.
Kind of Work
The purpose of this position is to conduct field inspections on new construction, installations, alterations and additions to existing residential and commercial properties to ensure compliance with existing standards, current adopted codes, and ordinances. Employee inspects proposed heating and cooling systems, equipment, installations, and components such as heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, HVAC and other related mechanical and gas appliances or systems. Issues violation notices of code violations requiring corrective action, conducts follow up inspections, testifies at legal proceedings as needed regarding inspections / violations. Writes inspection reports, records inspection fees and notices, logs daily activities, responds to questions from the public, contractors, property owners and others regarding mechanical and / or gas inspections and Building Permit related questions. Performs other related work as required. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.
- Primary work location may be West or East Jefferson, but employee may be required to report to and work at West and / or East Jefferson locations as directed.
NOTE : Employees in this position will be required to obtain certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Residential Mechanical Inspector or Commercial Mechanical Inspector prior to the completion of their probationary period.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Candidates must meet ONE of the following requirements :
Possession of an active Statewide Mechanical Work license issued by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC).
Possession of an active Journeyman / Master Natural Gas Fitter license issued by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana.
A minimum of five (5) years of verifiable, paid experience performing gas pipefitting installations under the supervision of a Louisiana Master Natural Gas Fitter and / or HVAC installations under the supervision of a Louisiana Statewide Licensed Mechanical Contractor.
Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status as a Mechanical Systems Operator or Air Conditioning / Heating Mechanic, supplemented by at least two (2) years of experience in that capacity.
PREFERRED : Current certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Residential Mechanical Inspector, Commercial Mechanical Inspector, and / or Mechanical Plans Examiner.
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.
Kind of Examination
ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the 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. 5121-08A
DATE : 03 / 28 / 08
RE-OPENED : 07 / 24 / 20
AMENDED : 10 / 06 / 23
Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below :
Application Offices
East Jefferson : Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123
West Jefferson : Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053
JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE 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. Any unused annual leave is
usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.
Sick Leave
Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.
Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.
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.
Extra insurance may be purchased.
Medical Insurance
An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their
dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of
the premiums for dependents.
A Flexible Benefits Plan
Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health
insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings
Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.
Retirement
Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement
System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after
January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service
is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with
10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.
Tenure Payment
Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.
Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.
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.
Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without
penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.
Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are REQUIRED to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
Select from the options below your active certificate(s) and / or license(s) (Mark all that apply) :
Please select the option that best describes your current employment and Jefferson Parish civil service status.
How many years of work experience do you have with Jefferson Parish Civil Service in the classification of Mechanical Systems Operator or Air Conditioning / Heating Mechanic ?
How many years of Verifiable, Paid experience do you have performing gas pipefitting installations under the supervision of a Louisiana Master Natural Gas Fitter ?
Describe your Verifiable, Paid experience performing gas pipefitting installations under the supervision of a Louisiana Master Natural Gas Fitter .Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained as well as details regarding the job duties you performed.
How many years of Verifiable, Paid experience do you have performing HVAC installations under the supervision of a Louisiana Statewide Licensed Mechanical Contractor ?
Describe your Verifiable, Paid experience performing HVAC installations under the supervision of a Louisiana Statewide Licensed Mechanical Contractor . Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained as well as details of the job duties you performed.
Do you possess current certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Residential Mechanical Inspector, Commercial Mechanical Inspector, and / or Mechanical Plans Examiner?
Required Question
Salary : $43,314 - $51,977
