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Salary: $48,786.00 - $58,543.00 Annually
Location : East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 4050-14R
Department: Sewerage 3850
Division: Administration 3850-114
Opening Date: 05/20/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SEWERAGE.
This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur.
Kind of Work
For the current vacancy, employee in this position will work under the supervision of the Assistant Director of the Department of Sewerage. The job duties include the performance of professional engineering work of considerable technical difficulty and variety; including the planning, development, and direction of all conventional aspects of engineering projects. Areas of assignment include, but are not necessarily limited to, drainage, sewerage, water, streets, and general engineering. Performs tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the Department of Sewerage. Assists in planning for improvements and maintenance to the wastewater system through the development of design plans, review of system changes, and the analysis of data for recommended improvements. Designs and/or reviews engineering construction drawings and specifications on wastewater collection system projects involving improvements to the existing system and new development proposals. Will be responsible for work in hydraulic modeling, pump selection, GIS, AMMS (computerized maintenance management system), work order systems, and computerized databases (MS Access). This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Current registration as an Engineer Intern with the Louisiana State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. If Engineer Intern registration is in another state, must obtain Louisiana Registration within six months of employment.
Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate.
Kind of Examination
(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
NON-COMPETITIVE - All persons meeting the stated requirements on this announcement will be issued an Employment Eligibility letter for Engineer Intern and have their name forwarded to the appointing authority when vacancies arise.
JOB POSTING NO. 4050-14R
DATE: 01/11/08
AMENDED: 07/17/15
RE-OPENED: 05/20/22
Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below:
Application Offices
East Jefferson: Room 206, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123
West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053
JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.
Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is
usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.
Sick Leave
Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.
Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.
Holidays
Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.
Life Insurance
All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary.
Extra insurance may be purchased.
Medical Insurance
An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their
dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of
the premiums for dependents.
A Flexible Benefits Plan
Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health
insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings
Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.
Retirement
Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement
System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after
January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service
is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with
10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.
Tenure Payment
Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.
Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.
Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)
Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer
up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.
Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without
penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions 1-877-677-3678.
Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate which option best describes your current registration status as an Engineer-Intern:

• I am registered as an Engineer-Intern in the State of Louisiana with the Louisiana State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• My Engineer-Intern registration is in another state, but I will be able to obtain a Louisiana registration within six months of employment.
• Neither of the above.

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Please provide the following information regarding your Engineer-Intern License/Certification:a) License/Certification numberb) Name of state issuing the license/certificationc) License/certification expiration date
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To help with our future recruitment efforts, please answer the following question:How did you learn about this particular job opening? (Choose all that apply)

• Family Member or Friend
• Indeed.com
• Jefferson Parish Library
• Jefferson Parish Official Journal
• Jefferson Parish Personnel Office
• Jefferson Parish Website
• Job Fair
• JPTV Channel 6
• Newspaper Ad
• Nola.com
• Twitter
• WorkNola.com
• Website not listed above
• Other

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