Multi-Trades Inspector, Construction Development

City of Alexandria, LA • Full-time • Alexandria, Louisiana, United States • $52.22k - $0 / year • 2w ago

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Multi-Trades Inspector, Construction Development

Annual Salary: $52,215.07 Grade: 26

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in Construction Development Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana to perform professional activities to conduct residential, commercial and industrial inspections in two or more trades (building construction, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and/or gas) for compliance with applicable codes and ordinances. Work may be performed in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and position may be subject to 24-hour call.

Benefits:

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Conducts a variety of inspections to include inspecting below slab installation, wall and final installations, water drainage and vents, final fixture installation and vents, and the installation of sewer lines, water lines, back flows, electrical lines, HVAC, fuel oil systems, pool and spa heaters or other systems; ensures the compliance with all ordinances and codes.

· Interprets and enforces ordinances and codes related to building construction, plumbing systems, heating ventilation, air conditioning, (HVAC) fuel oil systems, pool and spa heaters, electrical or other systems in new construction and existing residential, commercial, and industrial structures; inspects properties in the process of construction, alteration, repair or demolition for compliance with applicable codes; verifies conformance to applicable codes, ordinances, and approved plans; re-visits areas with repeat violators.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED, with vocational or technical school training in one or more of the following: building construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and/or other trade; four (4) year(s) previous experience in building construction, plumbing, electrical and/or HVAC inspections and code enforcement ispreferred for positions in Construction Development Department; or four (4) years of experience in residential construction, including home inspection, property claims adjuster, or construction project management work is preferred for positions in Community Development Department; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. Will be required to obtain and maintain required certifications, as determined by the department. Must possess or obtain within one year of hire the certificates issued by the International Code Council (ICC):

Work Schedule: 40 hrs per week, may work weekends and holidays. This position is may be subject to 24-hour call.

Accepting applications: Until Filled

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous 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.

Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable.

** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application.**

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department

Ph. (318)449-5077or (318)449-5030 Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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