Building Plan Reviewer; Class Code 4245

under general supervision, checks residential and commercial building plans and designs to assure conformance with pertinent codes, ordinances and regulations. Work includes assisting contractors, architects, engineers and the public concerning construction requirements. Work also includes monitoring and initiating general building code review correspondence and coordinates the implementation of required changes during ongoing construction projects; and related work as required.graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in architecture, civil engineering or a closely related degree.
* and one (1) year of experience in architecture, building inspection, or plan examination.

or

active certification as a building plan examiner from the international code council*.

or

a high school diploma
* or ged and five (5) years of responsible experience in residential or commercial plan review, residential general contracting or building construction management.

important: employees will be required to obtain certification by the international code council (icc) as a building plans examiner prior to the end of their probationary period. Failure to meet this requirement during the probationary period will result in termination. A current louisiana architecture license may be substituted for this requirement.


* prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and/or professional licenses/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 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: domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after january 1, 2013 must be domiciled in orleans parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision.
additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

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 apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

background check: the hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.criminal

history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

applications:applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the…