Housing Rehabilitation Construction Specialist (Class Code 2600

Housing Rehabilitation Inspector

Entry level inspectional and cost estimation work relating to housing rehabilitation; and related work as required.

Minimum qualifications include:

1. High School Graduation or GED

2. Two (2) years of full-time journeyman level experience in residential building renovations or new construction, or construction inspection work in one or more of the residential building trades (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, etc.) or in planning and estimating.

OR:
Two (2) years (60 semester hours) of university or trade school training in architecture, residential structural engineering, mechanical engineering, construction project management, or a construction technology curriculum, and a minimum of four (4) years of practical experience.

OR:
Any combination of trade school, and/or university studies in a construction specific curriculum, or hands on experience combined totaling 6 (six) years.

Kind of examination includes a qualifying written test and a rating of training and experience weighted 100%. Applicants who possess a current or inactive Louisiana State Contractor's License or an equivalent State Contractor's License from another state are exempt from the written 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 .