ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING (4050)



Job Details

ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING (4050)
Employer

Jefferson Parish

Salary

$41,562.00 Annually

Location

East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

4050-10R

Department

Public Works - Engineering

Division

Engineering - Engineering 3957-128

Opening Date

03/16/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Purpose of Announcement

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

Kind of Work

Performs Civil Engineering technical duties for street, bridge, drainage, sewerage, and water system planning, development, design, and construction. Reviews technical data and documentation to ensure accuracy and provides comments and recommendations. Coordinates operations, maintenance, construction, and related engineering activities applicable to assigned projects.  Provides information on various aspects of projects under charge. Prepares construction plans and specifications as applicable to area of assignment. Manages supply contracts for construction materials and services to ensure availability, quality, and conformance to standards. 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

Current registration as an Engineer Intern with the Louisiana State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.  If Engineer Intern registration is in another state, must obtain Louisiana Registration within six months of employment.

Kind of Examination

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
 

NON-COMPETITIVE - All persons meeting the stated requirements on this announcement will be issued an Employment Eligibility letter for Engineer-in-Training and have their name forwarded to the appointing authority when vacancies arise.

JOB POSTING NO. 4050-10R
DATE: 01/11/08
AMENDED: 07/17/15
RE-OPENED: 03/16/18

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 indicate which option best describes your current registration status as an Engineer-Intern:
  • I am registered as an Engineer-Intern in the State of Louisiana with the Louisiana State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
  • My Engineer-Intern registration is in another state, but I will be able to obtain a Louisiana registration within six months of employment.
  • Neither of the above.
03
Please provide the following information regarding your Engineer-Intern License/Certification: a) License/Certification number b) Name of state issuing the license/certification c) License/certification expiration date
04
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

* Required Question

Employer
Jefferson Parish
Address
200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100

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

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