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Salary: $75,462.00 - $90,554.00 Annually
Location : East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 4052-13A
Department: Water 3900
Opening Date: 05/17/2024
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 WATER.
This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur.
Kind of Work
The purpose of this position is to perform journeyman-level professional engineering work of considerable technical difficulty and variety involving the performance of technical duties in the planning, development, and direction of all conventional aspects of engineering projects.
For the current vacancy in Water, the employee will review all plans and specifications submitted by others to ensure compliance with applicable parish standards prior to approval by the Director or other upper supervisory personnel; makes or recommends necessary corrections, and prepares reports on revisions. Conducts studies and surveys, makes computations, and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering. The employee will prepare permits for COE, LADOTD, CPRA, EJLD and WJLD permit applications for in-house maintenance/repairs work on water distribution systems. Works with Department Directors and Field Superintendents to solve engineering problems that develop, and to resolve engineering related complaints. 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.
NOTE: If P.E. registration is from another state, must obtain Louisiana registration before end of the probationary period.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Current registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) with the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS); plus, three (3) years of professional engineering experience.
NOTE: Professional engineering experience indicates engineering work performed with a P.E. license.
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 II, Professional and have their name forwarded to the appointing authority when vacancies arise.
JOB POSTING NO: 4052-13A
DATE: 06/04/10
RE-OPENED: 06/16/23
AMENDED: 05/17/24
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

02
Select the item which best describes your current registration status as a Professional Engineer (P.E.).

• I am registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Louisiana with the Louisiana State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• I am registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in a State other than Louisiana, and I understand that should I be hired I have six months to obtain a Louisiana registration.
• I am not registered as an Engineer-Professional in any state.

03
List the following information regarding your Professional Engineering License/Certification: 1. State2. Number3. Expiration Date
04
How many years of professional engineering experience do you have?NOTE: Professional engineering experience is work performed after obtaining a P.E. license.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

05
Describe your professional engineering experience. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
Required Question