ZONING INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR (CLASS CODE 4249)

Under general supervision, supervises, assigns, reviews and participates in the work of staff responsible for assigned zoning code enforcement activities; to ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and to perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Work includes representing the Zoning Inspection area at court and committee appearances and presenting cases as well as overseeing special enforcement projects at the direction of the Zoning Administrator; and related work as required.A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience in zoning work or building inspection work involving interpreting and enforcing compliance to codes and issuing of citations and violations.OR A Master’s degree or other post baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in zoning work or building inspection work involving interpreting and enforcing compliance to codes and issuing of citations and violations.OR A high school diploma/GED and eight (8) years of experience in zoning work or building inspection work involving interpreting and enforcing compliance to codes and issuing of citations and violations.* Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and license(s) 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 training and 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.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.BACKGROUND CHECK:

The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check. 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 stated maximum number of applications has been received. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified.DELAY IN THE MAIL:

The Department of City Civil Service cannot be responsible for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant.The minimum age limit is 18 years for any class of work requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure to hazardous chemicals, or participation in any other processes or procedures which are prohibited or limited by the Louisiana State Child Labor Law.WORKING TEST PERIOD:

Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING:

The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening.A MEDICAL EXAMINATION

is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications.GOOD MORAL CHARACTER

is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory.IMPORTANT:

Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination.VETERANS PREFERENCE:

On original entrance examinations, veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form.HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED)

must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education.ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:

An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited as a college or university by an organization that is recognized by the USDE (United States Department of Education).EXPERIENCE:

Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement.PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:

The Civil Service Department defines this experience as experience gained in a position that required a Bachelor's Degree upon entrance.OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT OR PROMOTION:

Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education, driver's license, and/or professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant.

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