Electric Operations Supervisor

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT REGISTER TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HOUSING PROGRAMS) AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

Kind of Work

Performs inspection and construction cost estimation work of Parish housing to determine rehabilitation feasibility; monitors and inspects in-progress rehabilitation construction projects accepted under HUD and Community Development housing rehabilitation program guidelines. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission To Examination At least five (5) years of full-time, paid work experience as a residential building contractor or in an applicable building trade which shows experience in estimating the costs of rehabilation/renovation work and inspecting work to determine conformity to contract/building plan specifications. For all applicants, work experience must show application of HUD section 8 Housing Quality Standards and the Jefferson Parish Building Code to housing rehabilitation and/or construction in accordance with these standards.

A Louisiana's driver's license and acceptable record is also required.

Kind of Examination

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral interview, or any combination thereof. The Personnel Department will notify acceptable applicants of the time, date, and location of assembled testing if used.

The Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quantity and quality of experience and education submitted for consideration.

JOP POSTING NO. 5153-01

DATE: 12/07/07

Applications may be filed online at http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply 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

Are you currently employed by Jefferson Parish? If yes, please list your Department, current job title, and number of years employed with Jefferson Parish.

03

Do you have a current, valid, Louisiana driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have full-time, paid work experience as a residential building contractor (or in an applicable building trade)? If yes, please describe your experience in detail, including when and where it was obtained, and the duties performed.

05

Do you have work experience with estimating cost of rehabilitation/renovation work? If yes, please describe your experience in detail, including when and where it was obtained, and the duties performed.

06

Do you have work experience in inspecting work to determine conformity to contract/building plan specifications? If yes, please describe your experience in detail, including when and where it was obtained, and the duties performed.

07

Do you have work experience applying HUD Section 8 Housing Quality Standards and the Jefferson Parish Building Code to housing rehabilitation and/or construction? If yes, please describe your experience in detail, including when and where it was obtained, and the duties performed.

• Required Question