WATER SERVICE INSPECTOR II - Water Meter (2262)



Job Details

WATER SERVICE INSPECTOR II - Water Meter (2262)
Employer

Jefferson Parish

Salary

$23,180.00 Annually

Location

East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

2262WM-17R

Department

Public Works - Water

Division

Water - East Bank - Utility Billing 3907-126

Opening Date

05/11/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING ELIGIBLE LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE WATER METER SECTION  OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT AND FUTURE EAST & WEST JEFFERSON VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

VACANCIES IN THE LINE MAINTENANCE SECTION WILL BE FILLED BY SEPARATE LIST.

Kind of Work

The purpose of this position is to recheck meter reads that are too high or too low taken by a Water Service Inspector I's. The employee is required to investigate customer complaints about a water bill. The employee installs meters; removes meters; opens or closes water meters when a water bill is not paid; removes meters at the request of the customer; brings meters to the warehouse for testing; changes out damaged meters; performs repair work on water meters; and locates water meters which may be under mud, trash piles, parked or non-operating vehicles.  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

Applicants must meet at least one (1) of the following:
 
1. Current employment with the Water Department and permanent civil service status in the class of Water Service Inspector I.
 
2. High school diploma or equivalent; plus, at least one (1) year of full-time, paid work experience in the reading and/or trouble shooting of water meters.
 
3. High school diploma or equivalent; plus at least two (2) years of work experience in the use of, installation, maintenance, and/or repair of small equipment, mechanical devices, instrumentation, gauges or other measuring devices which exhibits the knowledge and skill to operate hand tools and perform repair and maintenance of small devices and equipment.

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.

POSTING NO. 2262WM-17R
DATE: 04/04/08
AMENDED: 04/04/14
RE-OPENED: 05/11/18

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 in the Water Department with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in the class of Water Service Inspector I.
  • I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in a class other than Water Service Inspector 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
The Jefferson Parish Personnel office must verify all educational credentials. Thus, you must submit a copy of your high school diploma or equivalency certificate to the Jefferson Parish Personnel office. To expedite the hiring process, we suggest you begin the process of obtaining this information. Once obtained, please mail the information to the following address: Attn: Recruitment (Neo-Gov) Jefferson Parish Personnel Department 200 Derbigny St. Suite 3100 Gretna, LA 70053 Failure to submit this information will result in the rejection of your application. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
  • Yes
  • No
05
How many years of full-time, paid work experience do you have in the reading and/or trouble shooting of water meters??
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • More than 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years
  • More than 2 years but less than 3 years
  • 3 years
  • More than 3 years but less than 4 years
  • 4 years
  • More than 4 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years
  • More than 5 years
06
Describe your work experience in the reading and/or trouble shooting of water meters. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
07
How many years of work experience do you have in the use of, installation of, maintenance, and/or repair of small equipment, mechanical devices, instrumentation, gauges, or other measuring devices?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • More than 1 year but less than 2 years
  • 2 years
  • More than 2 years but less than 3 years
  • 3 years
  • More than 3 years but less than 4 years
  • 4 years
  • More than 4 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years
  • More than 5 years
08
Describe your work experience in the use of, installation, maintenance, and/or repair of small equipment, mechanical devices, instrumentation, gauges or other measuring devices. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained. This description should exhibit the knowledge and skill you possess in operating handtools and performing repair and maintenance of small devices and equipment.
09
Were you required, in your most recent employment, to work outdoors for extended periods of time in hot or cold weather?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Describe your experience working outdoors for extended periods of time in hot or cold weather. Please be sure to include where and when this experience occured.
11
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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