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Jefferson Parish

TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN II -HIGH ALTITUDE (2454)

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

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

Employer
Jefferson Parish
Phone
(504) 364-2730
Website
http://www.jeffparish.net/jppd
Address
200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100

Gretna, Louisiana, 70053
Employer
Jefferson Parish
Phone
(504) 364-2730
Website
http://www.jeffparish.net/jppd
Address
200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100

Gretna, Louisiana, 70053
TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN II -HIGH ALTITUDE (2454) Supplemental Questionnaire
* QUESTION 1
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.


* QUESTION 2
Please select the option that best describes your current employment and Jefferson Parish civil service status.





* QUESTION 3
How many months and/or years of experience do you have performing industrial or commercial electrical construction work?








* QUESTION 4
How many months and/or years of work experience do you have performing industrial or commercial electrical construction work at the journeyman level?








* QUESTION 5
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.
* QUESTION 6
Does your experience include the maintenance, repair, calibration, and/or troubleshooting of industrial or plant equipment?


* QUESTION 7
Does your experience include the maintenance, repair, calibration, and/or troubleshooting of 4-20 mA instrumentation ?


* QUESTION 8
Does your experience include the maintenance, repair, calibration, and/or troubleshooting of high voltage electrical apparatuses or panels (operating from at least 480 volts)?


* QUESTION 9
Please select the types of instrumentation that you have experience maintaining, repairing, calibrating, and/or troubleshooting:
















* QUESTION 10
If you selected "Other" above, what other types of instrumentation do you have experience with?
* QUESTION 11
Do you have any training or experience in the use of a computer with a Windows operating system?


* QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 13
Do you have training or experience in the installation, use, maintenance, or troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)?


QUESTION 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.
* QUESTION 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)














* Required Question