Salary: $38,605.00 - $46,326.00 Annually
Location : West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 5019-03R
Department: Fire Services 0130
Division: Fire Training Center 0130-137
Opening Date: 05/31/2024
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 WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE SERVICES AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
Kind of Work

Under the supervision of the Fire Training Center Administrator, presents training to all volunteer Fire Department personnel in Jefferson Parish, to include fire personnel of municipalities. This employee shall work with and assist contract instructors of the Fire Facility. Assist the Fire Training Center Administrator in monitoring the training conducted by contract instructors and in planning the overall programs and format. Conducts daily classroom or field training sessions for the Volunteer Fire Department at the Fire Training Center, the individual Fire Departments, and other locations. Recommends and provides input on the short and long-term planning of training classes and course content. Visits industrial sites to promote the fire training facility and assesses the needs of our industrial partners. Performs maintenance duties in and around training facility such as but not limited to; cutting grass, weed eating, painting, repairing equipment, and any other duties assigned. Operates and services maintenance vehicles. Instruct classes when needed, act as Safety Officer during Industrial classes conducted by the industry, meeting the objective of Parish contract. 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.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Certification as a Fire Service Instructor with the Louisiana Fire & Emergency Training Academy (FETA); plus , at least three (3) years of experience as a volunteer or paid firefighter with a Fire Department.
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: 5019-03R
DATE: 08/19/22
RE-OPENED: 05/31/24

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 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

Do you possess certification as a Fire Service Instructor with the Louisiana Fire & Emergency Training Academy (FETA)?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have as a volunteer or paid firefighter with a Fire Department?

• 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

04

Describe your experience as a volunteer or paid firefighter with a Fire Department. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
Required Question