engineering inspector iii - Kenner, United States - JEFFERSON PARISH

Description

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.

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 r esponsible 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.

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.

(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
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