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 the 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 the position may be subject to 24-hour call.

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.

• 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, backflows, electrical lines, HVAC, fuel oil systems, pool and spa heaters, or other systems; ensures 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.
• Prepares and maintains inspection records, photographs,and related documentation; prepares reports and performs computer data entry of related information. Provides interpretation and explanation to the public on various code and ordinance issues.

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) years' previous experience in building construction, plumbing, electrical and/or HVAC inspections and code enforcement is preferred for positions in Construction 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 the time of appointment and maintain it 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).

40 hrs. per week; may work weekends and holidays. This position may be subject to 24-hour call

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The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer