federal programs coordinator - Gretna, United States - Jefferson Parish, LA

Description

Salary: $34, $41,273.00 Annually

Location : East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

Job Type: Permanent

Job Number: 1553F-06A

Department: Jefferson Community Actions Programs - RSVP 1040

Opening Date: 04/19/2024

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 JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
Kind of Work

Under direction, the purpose of the position is to oversee and coordinate assigned Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and federal services programs including AmeriCorps serving the needs of citizens through local community centers and faith-based organizations/programs or providing assistance to clients of other federal sponsored programs. This position also ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and performs the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Employees in this classification perform professional and administrative work. Position is responsible for managing the daily operations of assigned program(s). Performs related work as required. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Meets ONE of the following four options:
I. Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status at or above the level of Federal Programs Coordinator, Assistant; plus, possession of a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one (1) year of experience with J.P. in a position responsible for coordinating volunteers, providing community services through government-assisted programs, or providing clerical/administrative support to a grant-funded program.

OR

II. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; plus, a minimum of four (4) years of paid experience in: (i) a program/event coordinator role, or role serving as the primary contact for, planning events or overseeing volunteers or (ii) an administrative role supporting a government-funded or community/human services program.

OR

III. Possession of an accredited Associate's degree; plus, a minimum of three (3) years of paid experience, as described in Option II.

OR

IV. Possession of an accredited Bachelor's degree; plus, a minimum of one (1) year of paid experience, as described in Option II.

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 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: 1553F-06A
DATE: 06/28/19
RE-OPENED:03/15/24
AMENDED: 04/19/24

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

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 Federal Programs Coordinator, Assistant.
• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in a class below the level of Federal Programs Coordinator, Assistant.
• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee without permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
• I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee.

03

How many months and/or years of experience do you have with Jefferson Parish in a position responsible for coordinating volunteers, providing community services through government-assisted programs, or providing clerical/administrative support to a grant-funded program?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to 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 or more

04

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

05

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

06

How many years of Paid work experience do you have in a program/event coordinator role, or role serving as the primary contact for, planning events or overseeing volunteers?

• 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

07

Describe your Paid work experience in a program/event coordinator role, or role serving as the primary contact for, planning events or overseeing volunteers. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.

08

How many years of Paid work experience do you have in an administrative role supporting a government-funded or community/human services program?

• 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

09

Describe your Paid work experience in an administrative role supporting a government-funded or community/human services program. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.

Required Question