Multi-Trades Inspector, Construction Development

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

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE JEFFERSON PARISH ANIMAL SHELTER AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

Kind of Work

Entrance level clerical work involving routine duties such as filing, posting, checking, answering telephone calls and routing them to proper staff members and related work as required.

Upgrading to Clerk II is permissible after successful completion of probation at the I level and certification of assignment of proficient (or journeyman) level work.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission To Examination Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate or completion of vocational/business school (if academic courses were included).

JEFFERSON PARISH RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED FOR THOSE APPLICANTS COMPETING ON AN ENTRANCE BASIS.

Kind of Examination

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

Acceptable applicants will be required to participate in a written test which will be weighted 100% in determining rank on the eligible list. The test is designed to evaluate basic clerical skills including vocabulary, arithmetic, spelling and knowledge of common office procedures.

Acceptable applicants will be notified by mail of the time, date, and place of the written examination.

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: 1008-02R

DATE: 05/02/08

REOPENED: 05/01/09

DEADLINE DATE: 05/15/09

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.

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

Which of the following best describes your Jefferson Parish employment status and/or residency:

• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee.
• I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee, and I live in Jefferson Parish.
• I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee, and I DO NOT live in Jefferson Parish.

03

If you are currently employed by Jefferson Parish, please list your Department and current job title:

04

Do you possess a high school diploma, equivaleny certificate or completion of a vocational/business school (if academic courses were included)?

• Yes
• No

05

The Jefferson Parish Personnel office must verify all educational credentials. Thus, you must provide a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or vocational/business school diploma (transcripts are acceptable). To expediate the hiring process, we suggest you begin the process of obtaining this information. Once obtained, please mail the information to the following address: Attn: Clerk I Job Application Jefferson Parish Personnel Department 200 Derbigny St. Suite 3100 Gretna, LA 70053 Failure to submit this information will result in the rejection of your application. Please check “yes” to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question