engineering inspector iii - Gretna, United States - Jefferson Parish, LA

Description

Salary: $40, $48,011.00 Annually

Location : East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

Job Type: Permanent

Job Number: A

Department: Parish-Wide

Opening Date: 04/07/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

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

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL TWO (2) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCIES ONE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND ONE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.

This employment list may also be used for FUTURE East & West Jefferson vacancies in various Departments.
Kind of Work

Under direction, the purpose of the position is to perform advanced and skilled inspection of construction and maintenance projects and conditions for adherence to established engineering standards and regulations. Employees perform inspection duties for an assigned area of the Parish. Areas of responsibility include, but are not necessarily limited to, capital sewerage, general engineering, community development and streets administration. Position reviews estimates of repairs and materials cost per maintenance/repair project, and inspects workmanship and materials and quantities use for compliance with established project specifications. May be required to drive to and from various locations throughout Jefferson Parish (East & West banks). 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.

For the current vacancy in Water Department, the position is responsible for work involving the inspection of methods and materials used in Water Distribution System and Water Treatment Plants for the Water Department construction projects. Employee acts as onsite representative for Department on construction and maintenance projects; inspects workmanship and materials to assure conformity with plans, specs, contractual agreements, and state/parish standards.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Must meet one of the following qualifying options:
A. Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status at or above the level of Engineering Inspector II, with at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing inspections of public works infrastructures.
OR
B. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; plus, a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible, 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.
OR
C. Possession of an accredited Bachelor's degree with at least thirty (30) credit hours in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field of study.
OR
D. Possession of an accredited Associate's degree; plus, a minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible, paid work experience, as described in Option B above.

Note: Proof of education is required for qualifying purposes.

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)

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 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 A
DATE: 10/24/08
RE-OPENED: 10/02/20
AMENDED: 04/07/23

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

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

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

• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status at or above the level of Engineering Inspector II.
• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status below the level of Engineering Inspector II.
• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee without permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
• I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee.

03

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
• Doctor of Philosophy

04

Do you possess an accredited Associate's degree (or higher) in or closely related to Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree (or higher) with at least thirty (30) credit hours in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field?

• 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 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 years of progressively responsible experience do you have performing inspections of Public Works infrastructures?

• 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

08

Describe your progressively responsible work experience performing inspections of Public Works infrastructures.Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.

09

How many years of progressively responsible, 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?

• 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

10

Describe your progressively responsible, 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