Jefferson Parish
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST III - ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS (1053)
$37,885.00 Annually
East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Permanent
1053E-02A
Environmental Affairs
05/18/2018
Continuous
$37,885.00 Annually
East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Permanent
1053E-02A
Environmental Affairs
05/18/2018
Continuous
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
Kind of Work
Under general direction, incumbent performs services specific to the Department of Environmental Affairs, which may range from technical assistance, program planning, grant writing, and/or management. This is a professional level position responsible for writing reports, writing grants, developing and monitoring programs, concepts and program manuals, performing research, assisting upper level staff, responding to citizen concerns, assisting with technical reports, and assisting on special projects. Duties will include work in some or all of the following areas: Researching and developing waste reduction and recycling initiatives; foster and coordinate new ideas and concepts for sustainability in the Parish's solid waste management efforts. Employee monitors all trash drop-off site entry issues, including collection of fees, residential vs. commercial services, auditing and maintaining records of entry and fee collection, developing procedures and enforcing correct application of procedures for entry and fee collection. Employee watches all state and federal regulations regarding the collection of waste materials and provides all necessary documentation to appropriate agencies. Researches funding options and grant opportunities for waste reduction and recycling, preparing all applications and performing all grant management duties. 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
Meets one of the following:
1. Current employment with Jefferson Parish, supplemented by permanent civil service status and at least one (1) year of experience in the class of Environmental Quality Specialist.
OR
2. Attainment of an accredited Bachelor's degree, preferably in Environmental Science, Regional Planning, Public Administration, or a related field; PLUS, considerable paid experience (approx. three years) performing or assisting with administrative management work (such as grant writing and program management), to include some experience in the area of environmental planning or waste management.
OR
3. Attainment of an accredited Master's degree, preferably in Environmental Science, Regional Planning, Public Administration, or a related field; PLUS, significant paid experience (approx. one year), as described in Option #2 above.
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 NO: 1053E-02A
DATE: 05/06/16
AMENDED: 05/18/18
- Employer
- Jefferson Parish
- Phone
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(504) 364-2730
- Website
- http://www.jeffparish.net/jppd
- Address
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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
- ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST III - ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS (1053) 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 with Jefferson Parish in the classification of Environmental Quality Specialists?
- * QUESTION 4
- Select the option that describes your highest level of education.
- * QUESTION 5
- Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Regional Planning, Public Administration, or a related field?
- * QUESTION 6
- Do you possess a Master's degree in Environmental Science, Regional Planning, Public Administration, or a related field?
- QUESTION 7
- The Jefferson Parish Personnel office must verify all educational credentials. Thus, you must provide a copy of your college transcripts (non-official transcript are acceptable). If you are claiming any additional educational credits on your application, please submit proof of those credentials as well. 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.
- * QUESTION 8
- How many months and/or years of paid experience performing, or assisting with, administrative management work, such as grant writing and program management, to include some experience in the area of environmental planning or waste management do you have?
- * QUESTION 9
- Describe your paid experience performing, or assisting with, administrative management work, such as grant writing and program management. Include details concerning your experience in the area of environmental planning or waste management. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
- * Required Question