PUBLIC NOTICE: Inspector Position Opening

South Central Planning and Development Commission is searching for combination inspector for a permanent full time position in their Building Codes Division.  It is preferred that an applicant is fully certified in all residential and commercial disciplines, however applicants with applicable work experience demonstrating the ability to obtain the required certifications will be considered.  Inspectors fall into either Inspector I, Inspector II, or Inspector III categories dependent on certifications, work experience, and education.  Compensation is commensurate with qualifications. (50K-80K)

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Inspecting residential, commercial, and industrial projects based upon statewide codes.
• Filling out descriptive inspection reports via computer.
• Be polite, courteous, and provide consistent and accurate information to the public.
• Attend continuing education courses.
• Must be available for 24 hour on call services.
• Must be physically capable of climbing, lifting 30 lbs., walking on uneven surfaces or terrain, balancing, and practicing safe methods into work location.
• Able to work in varying environments.
• Punctual to job sites.
• Being pro-active in maintaining their Commission issued vehicle.

Assists CBI, DBO, CBO and/or CEO in other project requests.

Send resume to:    SCPDC Inspector     PO Box 1870, Gray, LA  70359 or email to:  employment@scpdc.org

PUBLIC NOTICE: Southeast Louisiana Regional Criminalistics Laboratory Commission Meeting

The Southeast Louisiana Regional Criminalistics Laboratory Commission will hold a special meeting on Friday, October 2nd, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at the office of South Central Planning and Development Commission, 5058 West Main Street, Houma, LA.  Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation is requested to contact South Central Planning and Development Commission three days in advance of the meeting at (985) 851-2900 to discuss the particular accommodations needed.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Corona Recovery Committee Meeting (Sept. 30) CANCELLED

Due to the lack of required documents being returned in a timely manner from applicants, our weekly Corona Recovery Committee Meeting for tomorrow is CANCELLED!

Please keep next week’s meeting on your calendar: Wednesday, October 7th @ 3:00 PM!

SCPDC will be applying for a FY 2021 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant!

SCPDC is pleased to announce the agency is applying for a FY 2021 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant that would allow it to take inventory of brownfield properties within the region, complete environmental assessment and raise awareness.

If awarded, the $300,000 grant may be used to address sites contaminated by hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants (including hazardous substances co-mingled with petroleum) and petroleum. In South Central’s region are Lafourche, Terrebonne, Assumption, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist and St. Mary parishes.

For more information, please contact our Brownfields Program Manager – Lesley Long at 985-851-2900 or lesley@scpdc.org.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Corona Recovery Loan Committee rescheduled (September 17, 2020)

Due to the inability to meet quorum requirements in person, the Corona Recovery Loan Committee for South Central Planning & Development Commission, Inc., will meet on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 3:30 pm via video conference call (info on website) in direct response to Governor Edward’s proclamation (JBE‐2020‐27 Section 5) allowing softened open meeting considerations amidst the declared COVID 19/Corona “Stay Home Order and Business Closures”. 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 and ensure no more than ten (10) people attend.

If a member of the public would like to issue public comment on any agenda item, please do one of the following:
1) Send an email, prior to the meeting, to the Secretary (emma@scpdc.org) stating the agenda item you want to submit a comment upon, along with your full name, address, and your written comments which will be read into the record of the meeting; or
2) Register for the Zoom meeting in advance and attend September 17, 2020 03:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) by following the link:
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsdO6tqD0rEtNXmiTDetDFVubniwJoWfxl
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. You will be allowed to comment during the Public Comment Item of the agenda on any matter requiring a vote.

SCPDC Disaster Recovery Committee
Agenda for September 17, 2020, 3:30 pm
1. Call meeting to order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comments
4. New Loan Requests
a. Lean Energy (Restore)
b. Cal-Cam (Restore)
c. Park Avenue (Restore)
5. Other Business: Discussions
a. Applying EDA-RLF Supplement funds’ waivers to other loan funds
b. Use of remaining Corona RRLF Funds for Laura Disaster Relief – same waivers
5. Next Meeting Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 @ 3:00 PM
6. Adjourn

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