Salary: $37,587.00 Annually
Location : East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2453-01
Department: Engineering - SCADA 3960
Opening Date: 03/08/2024
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 ENGINEERING AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
Kind of Work

Under direct supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair on instrumentation and electrical components for telemetry systems. Employees in this classification Installation, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintenance of SCADA Pack, DirectLogic, Allen Bradley, Tesco, and other similar Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). Assist in the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintenance of Flowline, Global Water, Endress Hauser, Milltronics, Met One, Precision Digital, and other sensors, transmitters, valves, and switches. Assist in the installation and maintenance of electrical wiring, network cabling, data cabling, conduit of various types, antennas, antenna cable, antenna masts, solar panels, lightning arrestors, power supplies of different voltages, uninterruptable power supplies, batteries, surge suppressors, voltage converters, wireless local area networks, and ethernet radio transceivers. Enters work orders into SCADA Division computer generated work order system in detail to maintain inventory, employee time record, and maintenance tracking. 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.
NOTE: Employees will be required to obtain a Louisiana CDL Class B driver's license prior to the completion of their probationary periods.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Meets one of the following options:
I. Completion of high school or possession of an equivalent certificate; plus , substantial (approx. two years), verifiable experience as an electrician, electrician helper, or apprentice/intern in industrial or commercial electrical construction work.
OR
II. Possession of an accredited Associate's degree in a field of study closely related to Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.
Substitution : Successful completion of college coursework closely related to Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering may substitute for the required experience in Option I, at the rate of one (1) credit hour for one (1) month of experience.
Preferred: Verifiable completion of an OSHA 10-hour construction industry training course is preferred.
Proof of completed education and training will be required.
Kind of Examination

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.
JOB POSTING NO: 2453-01
DATE: 03/08/24

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.
01

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 option that describes your highest level of education.

• Some High School
• High School Diploma/GED Certificate
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate

03

Do you possess an accredited Associate's degree in a field of study closely related to Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering?

• Yes
• No

04

How many credit hours of college coursework closely related to Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering have you successfully completed?

• None
• 3 credit hours or less
• 4 to 6 credit hours
• 7 to 9 credit hours
• 10 to 12 credit hours
• 13 to 15 credit hours
• 16 to 18 credit hours
• 19 to 21 credit hours
• 22 to 24 credit hours
• More than 24 credit hours

05

Have you completed an OSHA 10-hour construction industry training course?

• Yes
• No

06

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 college transcripts , the College or University may mail them to: Jefferson Parish Personnel Department Attn: Recruitment Division 200 Derbigny St., Suite 3100 Gretna, LA 70053 OR The College or University 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.

• Yes
• No

07

How many months and/or years of verifiable experience do you have as an Electrician, Electrician Helper, or Apprentice/Intern in industrial or commercial electrical construction work ?

• None
• Less than 3 months
• 3 months to less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 9 months
• 9 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 1 year 3 months
• 1 year 3 months to less than 1 year 6 months
• 1 year 6 months to less than 1 year 9 months
• 1 year 9 months 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 or more

08

Describe your verifiable experience as an Electrician, Electrician Helper, or Apprentice/Intern in industrial or commercial electrical construction work . Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
Required Question