Building Inspector Manager; Class Code 2107

Position: BUILDING INSPECTOR MANAGER (CLASS CODE 2107)
Location: New Orleans

under the direction of the chief building official, performs responsible administrative and technical work in directing all activities related to the enforcement of building codes. Work includes directing, managing, supervising, and coordinating the activities and operations of the building inspections staff including supervisory personnel. Work also includes advanced technical and skilled work in the inspection of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and structures during various stages of construction, alteration, renovation and/or repair.

Performs technical reviews of building and building system plans, specifications and construction documents for compliance with applicable building codes and ordinances; and related work as required.(promotional)

permanent status in an inspectional job classification at pay grade 72 or higher and eight (8) years of experience performing building, mechanical, or electrical inspection work.

active international code council (icc) certification as a residential building inspector and commercial building inspector.

a valid driver’s license.

(original entrance)

1. Eight (8) years
* of full-time experience doing technical building inspectional work one year of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
2. Active certifications by the international code council (icc) as a residential building inspector and commercial building inspector. Or
active certifications by the international code council (icc) as a residential mechanical inspector and commercial mechanical inspector. Or
active certifications by the international code council (icc) as a residential electrical inspector and commercial electrical inspector. Or
active certification by the international code council (icc) as a building official
3. A valid driver’s license


* note:a bachelor's degree
** from an accredited college or university may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience. Or an associate’s degree
** from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

note:if appointed, employee must be certified by the international code council (icc) as a certified building official during the probationary period. No probationary period may last longer than one year. If employees are not certified by the icc during their probationary period, they must wait one year from the end of their probationary period or receive certification to be considered for rehire.

note: applicants hired into this job classification between april 1, 2025 and march 31, 2027 are exempted from the requirement to reside in orleans parish.

**prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education, licenses, and certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.a rating of experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes;

however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

this is an promotional and original entrance examination.

the city of new orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to shana parker at  or tty/voice at  or .

domicile requirements for employment (sewerage and water board):

domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application**. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board. (la r.s. 33:4076).
** additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to…