TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN II -HIGH ALTITUDE (2454)



Job Details

TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN II -HIGH ALTITUDE (2454)
Employer

Jefferson Parish

Salary

$44,926.00 Annually

Location

West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

2454-11R

Department

Public Works - Engineering

Division

Engineering - SCADA 3960

Opening Date

03/23/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND FUTURE EAST & WEST JEFFERSON VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

NOTE: Selective certification of eligibles with a current Louisiana "Class B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)* and an acceptable driving record will be used in filling this vacancy.

Kind of Work

The purpose of this position is to perform skilled, electrical, and instrumentation work in the installation, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of components of the Parish Telemetry system.  Installs and maintains SCADA Pack, DirectLogic, Bristol Babcock, Allen Bradley, Tesco, and other similar Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).  Installs, calibrates, and maintains Flowline, Global Water, Endress Hauser, Milltronics, Met One, Precision Digital, and various other sensors, transmitters, valves, and switches.  Installs and troubleshoots 4-20 mA level pressure and amperage measuring devices. Installs and sets up radios for forwarding data from PLCs to a central data tower. Runs electrical conduit. Pulls and installs electrical signal wire. Will perform repair work in high voltage electrical panels, operating from 600 volts and below. Performs work from within a bucket truck that can reach up to 60 feet high. Performs related work as required.  Will be required to be on call 365 days a year for emergency repairs. This position is also an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or his 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

 Must meet ONE of the following:
 
1. Permanent civil service status in the class of Telemetry Technician I and at least one (1) year of experience at the 'I' level.
OR
2. A minimum of three (3) years of experience performing industrial or commercial electrical construction work, with at least one (1) year of work experience at the journeyman level. Experience must include the maintenance, repair, calibration, and/or troubleshooting of industrial or plant equipment, 4-20 mA instrumentation, and high voltage electrical apparatuses or panels (operating from at least 480 volts). Plus, training or experience in the use of a computer with a Windows operating system and in the installation, use, maintenance, and/or troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

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.  If used, the rating of training and experience will be based on information on file with the Personnel Department.  Thus, applicants must furnish a complete and accurate detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers, and the dates of employment.  Qualified applicants will be notified by mail of the time, date, and place of any assembled test.

JOB POSTING NO: 2454-11R
DATE: 03/04/11
AMENDED:03/13/15
RE-OPENED:03/23/18

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 Telemetry Technician I with at least 1 year of experience at the I level.
  • I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in the class of Telemetry Technician I with less than 1 year of experience at the I level.
  • I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in a class other than Telemetry 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
How many months and/or years of experience do you have performing industrial or commercial electrical construction work?
  • 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
How many months and/or years of work experience do you have performing industrial or commercial electrical construction work at the journeyman level?
  • 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
05
Describe your experience performing industrial or commercial electrical construction work. Include when and where this experience was gained AND a description of the work you performed at the journeyman level.
06
Does your experience include the maintenance, repair, calibration, and/or troubleshooting of industrial or plant equipment?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Does your experience include the maintenance, repair, calibration, and/or troubleshooting of 4-20 mA instrumentation ?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Does your experience include the maintenance, repair, calibration, and/or troubleshooting of high voltage electrical apparatuses or panels (operating from at least 480 volts)?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Please select the types of instrumentation that you have experience maintaining, repairing, calibrating, and/or troubleshooting:
  • Actuators
  • Bubbler systems
  • Compressors
  • Electric valves
  • Fuel pumps
  • Limit switches
  • Magnetic starters
  • Pressure sensors
  • Purge meters
  • Regulators
  • Speed sensors
  • Tanks
  • Temperature sensors
  • Transmitters and related sensors
  • Ultrasonic level sensors
  • Other
10
If you selected "Other" above, what other types of instrumentation do you have experience with?
11
Do you have any training or experience in the use of a computer with a Windows operating system?
  • Yes
  • No
12
Describe your training or experience in the use of a computer with a Windows operating system, including when and where this experience was gained.
13
Do you have training or experience in the installation, use, maintenance, or troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)?
  • Yes
  • No
14
Describe your training or experience in the installation, use, maintenance, or troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), including when and where this experience was gained.
15
To help with our future recruitment efforts, please answer the following question: How did you learn about this particular job opening? (Choose all that apply)
  • Family Member or Friend
  • Indeed.com
  • Jefferson Parish Library
  • Jefferson Parish Official Journal
  • Jefferson Parish Personnel Office
  • Jefferson Parish Website
  • Job Fair
  • JPTV Channel 6
  • Newspaper Ad
  • Nola.com
  • Twitter
  • WorkNola.com
  • Website not listed above
  • Other

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Employer
Jefferson Parish
Address
200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100

Gretna, Louisiana, 70053
Phone
(504) 364-2730

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