Building Plan Reviewer

Overview

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill two 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. The position involves technical work in examining 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 issuance of building permits.

It includes receiving applications for residential building permits, assisting applicants with application completion, and providing zoning, permit, code, and fee information to the public, property owners, contractors, developers, architects, engineers and other interested parties.

• Consult with architects, engineers, contractors and others regarding projects.
• Issue permits for renovations, new residential construction, and zoning matters such as fences, demolition, dumpsters, garage sales, temporary uses and other Parish regulated activities as assigned.
• Confirm legal descriptions for building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical; check and authorize form, top of slab, and FEMA finished construction elevation certificates.
• Keep abreast of records of all building permit applications and maps indicating new streets, buildings and addresses.
• Maintain records of the current Jefferson Parish Zoning, Council Studies, and Interim Regulations for reference, ensuring permits are issued in compliance with these regulations.
• Work location is primarily East or West Jefferson, with potential 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) beyond the minimum qualifications may be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate but not to exceed the listed salary range.
• 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.
  • II. Possession of an accredited Associate's degree (or above) in civil engineering, construction management, architectural drafting/design, or a closely related concentration.
  • 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.
  • IV. Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status as a Permit Technician; plus, current ICC certification as a Building Plans Examiner.
• Preferred:
  Current ICC certification as a Residential Plans Examiner or Building Plans Examiner.

• Rating of Training and Experience – Weighted 100%.
• Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning training and experience, including detailed descriptions of 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.