Public Notice: Employment Opportunity – Assistant Neighborhood Revitalization Manager

South Central Planning & Development Commission is seeking an Assistant Neighborhood Revitalization Manager at its Baton Rouge location. The main responsibility of this position is to assist the Neighborhood Revitalization Division Manager in oversight of code enforcement programs and staff for the purpose of reducing and eliminating blight across the City of Baton Rouge & East Baton Rouge Parish. Other responsibilities include overseeing City-Parish codes and ordinances pertaining to signs, housing, litter, overgrowth, abandoned vehicles, garbage containers, and dump sites. The candidate must be able to exercise independent judgment and use delegated authority with respect to the interpretation and enforcement of the laws, rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances applicable to blight code enforcement and elimination. Knowledge of East Baton Rouge Parish’s Plan of Government, Code of Ordinances, and Resolutions is desired. The Assistant Manager will work closely with the Neighborhood Revitalization Division Manager, Chief Building Official, Development Director, and Mayor’s Office on key issues related to blight elimination programs. Minimum qualifications should include a High School Diploma with 10 years’ experience in a related field or a bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience. Prior parish, municipal or regional experience a plus. Knowledge of or certifications in Building Codes is a plus. This position is a full-time, salaried position with permanent status and fringe benefits. Benefits include retirement, health/dental/vision/life insurance, paid holidays, vacation & sick leave. Starting Pay will be approximately $70,600 -$94,500 annually depending on experience. SCPDC is an EOE/AAE.

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Send resume to: SCPDC Assistant NRD Manager, PO Box 1870, Gray, LA 70359 or email to: employment@scpdc.org

Public Notice: Employment Opportunity – Software Customer Representative

South Central Planning & Development Commission is accepting resumes for full-time and part-time Software Customer Representatives. The Software Representative’s main duty is to interact with customers of our custom software, provide basic assistance and may occasionally assist with field work. The Software Representative must possess good communication and basic computer skills.  The individual should possess a high school diploma or GED as a minimum. Both full-time and part-time positions are hourly position. Full-time positions are positions with permanent status and fringe benefits.  Benefits include, health/dental/vision/life insurance, paid holidays, vacation & sick leave. Starting pay will be approximately $10.87 – $15.00 an hour depending on experience.

Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled. Send resume to: SCPDC Software Representative; PO Box 1870, Gray, LA 70359 or email to: employment@scpdc.org SCPDC is an EOE/AAE

Public Notice: Employment Opportunity – Software Specialist

South Central Planning & Development   Commission   is   accepting   resumes   for Software Specialists to mainly perform configuration of custom software through web-based admin tools and SQL.  Ability to read and ensure provided specifications are following best practices and communicate with team members if they are not.  A hybrid or remote work situation may be considered. The individual should possess a high school diploma as a minimum and have 5 years’ minimum similar work experience, or possess an Associate’s Degree from an accredited University. This position is an hourly employee with permanent status and fringe benefits. Benefits include retirement, health/dental/vision/life insurance, paid holidays, vacation & sick leave. Salary will be approximately  $18.47-$26.00 an hour depending on experience. SCPDC is an EOE/AAE.

Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled. Send resume to: SCPDC Software Specialist PO Box 1870, Gray, LA  70359 or email to:  employment@scpdc.org

Public Notice: Employment Opportunity – Software Analyst I or II

South Central Planning & Development Commission is accepting resumes for Software Analysts to mainly perform, discuss, and analyze business requirements with customers, as well as create plans to solve problems with to use of agency’s custom software. The Software Analyst must demonstrate, mainly through on-line conferencing, the use of custom software features. On rare occasions, travel may be required for business analysis and software training. These jobs require, but are not limited to analytical decision making, problem solving, and high-quality customer service. Minimum qualifications for an Analyst I is  a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years’ experience in a related field. Higher levels of experience are needed to qualify for an Analyst II. These are full-time, salaried positions with permanent status and fringe benefits. Benefits include retirement, health/dental/vision/life insurance, paid holidays, vacation & sick leave. Starting salary will be approximately $45,650 – $90,000 annually depending on qualification level and experience. A hybrid or remote work situation may be considered.  Opportunities for further upward advancement is available. SCPDC is an EOE/AAE.

Resumes will be accepted until positions are filled. Send resume to: SCPDC Software Analyst; PO Box 1870, Gray, LA 70359 or email to: employment@scpdc.org

Public Notice: SCPDC Revolving Loan Board Meeting – April 16 at 8:30 AM

The Revolving Loan Board for South Central Planning & Development Commission, Inc., will meet on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. at South Central and Planning and Development Commission’s office located at 5058 West Main Street, Houma, LA 70360. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation is requested to contact South Central Planning & Development Commission, Inc. three days in advance of the meeting at (985) 851-2900 to discuss the particular accommodations needed.

DRAFT AGENDA
I. Call meeting to order
II. Roll call
III. Acceptance of Agenda
IV. Public comments
V. Minutes from Loan Board meeting of February 20, 2024
VI. New loan requests (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
A. New Iberia Research Center Former Firing Range
VII. Existing loans (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
A. Attorney’s report – available for online viewing, see forthcoming email for details
B. Aging report – available for online viewing, see forthcoming email for details
C. Collections – Work Group recommendations for discussion and action
1. Workgroup recommendations of April 11, 2024
D. Others
VIII. Other business
A. Deobligate funds of:
1. Cajun Traditions Food Processors
2. Keystone Mortuary Inc
3. Istrouma Foods, LLC
4. Katz Investments, LLC
B. Announcements
IX. Next meeting date: May 21, 2024
X. Adjourn

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