ENGINEERING INSPECTOR II (4035)

Salary : $40,578.00 - $62,949.00 Annually

Location : East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

Job Type : Permanent

Job Number : 4035-17A

Department : Engineering 3957

Division : Engineering 3957-128

Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

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 ENGINEERING.

This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in this Department as they occur.

Kind of Work

Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to inspect public infrastructure construction and maintenance projects and conditions of public infrastructure for adherence to established engineering standards and regulations. Employees perform inspection duties in Jefferson Parish. Examples of assignments are inspection of the installation of municipal utilities (water, sewerage, drainage) and commercial fire services, along with estimating cost for new sewer connections. Position reviews and investigates complaints, records data, inspects workmanship, materials, and quantities used for compliance with established project specifications. Prepares various documentation related to assigned tasks including daily logs, weekly reports, surveys, project estimates. Prepares construction, maintenance, and / or repair estimates for assigned projects including material costs, quantities required, and competition schedule. Works collaboratively with contractor representatives, engineering firms, utility companies, and other parish departments in initiating, performing, and inspecting assigned construction and / or maintenance projects. Performs related work as directed. 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 Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Must meet ONE of the following qualifying options :

I. Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status; plus, a minimum of six (6) months of verifiable training in the interpretation of municipal project specifications and the inspection of municipal infrastructure installations.

II. Possession of a high school diploma / equivalent or successful completion of vocational / trade school (not short courses)

• plus, a minimum of one (1) year of full-time, paid work experience inspecting, or directly supervising, the work performed (and materials used) in the installation, rehabilitation, or repair of municipal infrastructures, including : streets, roadways, bridges, sidewalks, water treatment plant equipment, drainage canal and ditch systems, and / or subsurface utility lines.

III. Possession of an accredited Associate's degree with at least eighteen (18) credit hours of coursework closely related to Construction Management or Civil Engineering.

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)

Written Exam.....Weighted 100%

Acceptable applicants will be scheduled and notified of the date, time, and place of the exam, with areas assessed to include reading and interpreting numerical information and application of mathematics. Calculators will be provided.

JOB POSTING NO. 4035-17A

DATE : 08 / 10 / 07

RE-OPENED : 03 / 18 / 22

AMENDED : 02 / 21 / 25

Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below :

Application Offices

East Jefferson : Room 206, 12221 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.

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.

Please select the option that best describes your current employment and Jefferson Parish civil service status.

Select the option that describes your highest level of education.

Do you possess an accredited Associate's degree or higher with at least eighteen (18) credit hours of coursework closely related to Construction Management or Civil Engineering?

The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department must verify all educational credentials. For College Education, you must provide your official college transcripts and / or original college diploma. For High School Education, you must provide your original high school diploma or transcript. If you are claiming any additional educational credits or licenses on your application, please submit original, official proof of those credentials as well. To expedite the hiring process, we suggest you begin the process of obtaining this information IMMEDIATELY . For transcripts , the College, University, or High School may mail them to : Jefferson Parish Personnel Department Attn : Recruitment Division 200 Derbigny St., Suite 3100 Gretna, LA 70053 OR They may email the official transcripts to jeffjobs@jeffparish.net. For College and / or High School Diplomas , the original, official Diploma must be brought into one of the Personnel Offices. Failure to submit Official Transcripts / Diplomas will result in the rejection of your application. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

How many months and / or years of verifiable training do you have in the interpretation of municipal project specifications and the inspection of municipal infrastructure installations?

Describe your training in the interpretation of municipal project specifications and the inspection of municipal infrastructure installations. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.

How many months and / or years of full-time, paid work experience do you have inspecting, or directly supervising, the work performed (and materials used) in the installation, rehabilitation, or repair of municipal infrastructures, including : streets, roadways, bridges, sidewalks, water treatment plant equipment, drainage canal and ditch systems, and / or subsurface utility lines?

Describe your full-time paid work experience inspecting, or directly supervising, the work performed (and materials used) in the installation, rehabilitation, or repair of municipal infrastructures, including : streets, roadways, bridges, sidewalks, water treatment plant equipment, drainage canal and ditch systems, and / or subsurface utility lines.Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.

Required Question

Salary : $40,578 - $62,949