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Form of workSalary : $2,973.00 - $5,349.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 189203
Department: Louisiana Housing Corporation
Opening Date: 01/19/2024
Closing Date: 2/14/2024 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
Agency's Mission: The Louisiana Housing Corporation's mission is to ensure that every Louisiana resident is granted an opportunity to obtain safe, affordable, energy-efficient housing.
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Job Appointment or Probational appointment.
A preferred candidate should possess at least 3 years of relevant construction experience or have an Architectural or Engineering degree.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Building Plans Examiner 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and complete a background screening.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Louisiana Housing Corporation
2415 Quail Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Human Resources Department
.gov
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Either one of the following will qualify:
1. Three years of experience in building construction.
2. One year of experience in building codes plans examining or building codes inspection.
SUBSTITUTION: (For both options)
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in engineering or architecture will substitute for all of the required experience.
NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To assist in applying building code principles, theories, concepts, methods and techniques in the planning, design, construction, and/or inspection of either state owned buildings or other buildings which are required to meet Louisiana's Uniform Construction Code as established by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Direct from Building Official.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
Department of Public Safety; Office of State Fire Marshal.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Building Plans Examiner 2 by the absence of the full performance of duties.
Examples of Work
Under the direct supervision of the Building Official may assist in performing the following:
Monitors and initiates general building code review correspondence and coordinates the implementation of required changes during ongoing construction projects.
Consults with and directs Design Professionals assigned to all public and private sector construction projects, or capitol projects.
Periodically reviews codes, regulations and standards to keep abreast of changes to the current relevant codes affecting public and privately owned facilities throughout the state.
Attends technical seminars.
Reviews and analyzes plans and specifications of proposed construction.
Meets and confers with applicants requiring plan review services for municipality building permits.
Rejects incomplete or unsatisfactory submittals.
Meets with municipalities, state, and federal government officials concerning matters relating to the statewide building plan review and municipality building permits.
Consults with and advises various public and private agencies, committees, and individuals interested in all areas of plan development activities.
Participates in and develops programs for training, conferences, and other continuing education programs to keep current with technology, maintain skills, and meet current licensing requirements.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
01
Are you willing to travel Statewide to perform inspections?
02
Are you willing to take necessary International Code Council training and testing necessary for career progression?
Required Question
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 189203
Department: Louisiana Housing Corporation
Opening Date: 01/19/2024
Closing Date: 2/14/2024 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
Agency's Mission: The Louisiana Housing Corporation's mission is to ensure that every Louisiana resident is granted an opportunity to obtain safe, affordable, energy-efficient housing.
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Job Appointment or Probational appointment.
A preferred candidate should possess at least 3 years of relevant construction experience or have an Architectural or Engineering degree.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Building Plans Examiner 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and complete a background screening.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Louisiana Housing Corporation
2415 Quail Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Human Resources Department
.gov
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Either one of the following will qualify:
1. Three years of experience in building construction.
2. One year of experience in building codes plans examining or building codes inspection.
SUBSTITUTION: (For both options)
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in engineering or architecture will substitute for all of the required experience.
NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To assist in applying building code principles, theories, concepts, methods and techniques in the planning, design, construction, and/or inspection of either state owned buildings or other buildings which are required to meet Louisiana's Uniform Construction Code as established by the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Direct from Building Official.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
Department of Public Safety; Office of State Fire Marshal.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Building Plans Examiner 2 by the absence of the full performance of duties.
Examples of Work
Under the direct supervision of the Building Official may assist in performing the following:
Monitors and initiates general building code review correspondence and coordinates the implementation of required changes during ongoing construction projects.
Consults with and directs Design Professionals assigned to all public and private sector construction projects, or capitol projects.
Periodically reviews codes, regulations and standards to keep abreast of changes to the current relevant codes affecting public and privately owned facilities throughout the state.
Attends technical seminars.
Reviews and analyzes plans and specifications of proposed construction.
Meets and confers with applicants requiring plan review services for municipality building permits.
Rejects incomplete or unsatisfactory submittals.
Meets with municipalities, state, and federal government officials concerning matters relating to the statewide building plan review and municipality building permits.
Consults with and advises various public and private agencies, committees, and individuals interested in all areas of plan development activities.
Participates in and develops programs for training, conferences, and other continuing education programs to keep current with technology, maintain skills, and meet current licensing requirements.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
01
Are you willing to travel Statewide to perform inspections?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you willing to take necessary International Code Council training and testing necessary for career progression?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
