Salary: $40,009.00 - $48,011.00 Annually
Location : East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 5412-11R
Department: Environmental Affairs 3958
Opening Date: 12/16/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS.
This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in this Department as they occur.
Kind of Work

Under general supervision, performs professional environmental work involving the enforcement of environmental or water pollution control laws and implementing programs and policy. Employee applies the techniques and principles of the appropriate science to the implementation of the department's Industrial Pretreatment Program or the activities of the department's Stormwater Management Program. Conducts industrial/commercial and other site inspections and gathers data, including the collection of field samples, to ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations. Employee must be available to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed on short notice based upon the need of service. This position is designated as Secondary Essential Duty and is subject to report for duty within twenty-four (24) hours upon receiving notification from the Director, which notification will be delivered after the emergency event at the discretion of the Director. 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 the Stormwater Program, duties include working as part of a team to prepare and present various outreach and educational components of the program and to conduct investigations in response to hazardous incidents and citizen complaints of illegal dumping into the storm drainage system. The Stormwater program has an extensive educational component which involves making presentations, as a team, to school groups.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Current employment and permanent civil service status in the class of Environmental Quality Technician I.
OR
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in one, or in any combination of, the following fields: Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Geology, Geography, or a closely related field. (Proof of education is required).
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: 5412-11R
DATE: 09/17/07
AMENDED: 05/07/21
RE-OPENED: 12/16/22

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 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

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 in the class of Environmental Quality Technician I.
• I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in a class other than Environmental Quality Technician I.
• 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

How many credit hours of college coursework have you completed in the areas of Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Geology, Geography, or a closely related field?

• None
• Less than 6 credit hours
• 6 to less than 12 credit hours
• 12 to less than 18 credit hours
• 18 to less than 24 credit hours
• 24 to less than 30 credit hours
• 30 to less than 36 credit hours
• 36 to less than 42 credit hours
• 42 credit hours or more

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 jeffjobs@jeffparish.net. 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 months and/or years of experience do you have performing environmental work that involves the collection or testing of water, air, soil, plant, or solid waste samples, the development or implementation of environmental policies or programs, and/or the enforcement of environmental pollution control laws?

• None
• Less than 2 months
• 2 months to less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 9 months
• 9 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

07

Provide a description of your experience performing environmental work. Please be sure to include where and when this experience was gained and a description of the work you performed.
Required Question