Jefferson Parish
RODMAN-CHAINMAN (4003)
$20,759.00 Annually
West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Permanent
4003-06R
Public Works - Engineering
Engineering - Engineering 3957-128
05/11/2018
Continuous
$20,759.00 Annually
West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Permanent
4003-06R
Public Works - Engineering
Engineering - Engineering 3957-128
05/11/2018
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 VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
Kind of Work
Performs technical and manual work assisting with the surveying of Parish property, boundaries, and rights-of ways. Employee holds level rod for elevation shots, measures distances, and verifies elevations. Locates and excavates property corners and benchmarks as well as verifies property corners or points to determine length, direction, and boundaries of property. Establishes profiles of ground utilizing level rod along the bottoms, tops of banks, sides and centerlines of Parish canals. Determines the elevation and horizontal location of ground-points for land surveys; the grades for sidewalks and culverts using level rod; and the elevation of storm drains, manholes, and outfalls during the development of new subdivisions. Checks survey field notes and data collector files for accuracy, content and format. Prepares supplies and equipment for daily assignments. Ensures field equipment is cleaned and maintained as required. Performs checks on field vehicle. Checks fluid levels, tires and overall condition. Ensures vehicles are maintained in good working order. Performs related work as required. 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 ONE of the following educational requirements:
1. Possession of a high school diploma; OR
2. Possession of an equivalency certificate; OR
3. Completion of Vocational/Trade School (not limited to short specific courses).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 POSTING NO. 4003-06R
DATE: 11/16/07
AMENDED: 10/25/13
REOPENED: 05/11/18
- 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
- RODMAN-CHAINMAN (4003) Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- The following supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements and as the Civil Service Exam for this position. You will receive a score based upon your answers and explanations against a pre-determined formula. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may determine your eligibility and score for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure/disqualification or a lower score on the Civil Service Exam for this position. Before submitting this application, please take the time to review it and to ensure that you've included the experience you wish to be considered in the review process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
- * QUESTION 2
- Select the option that describes your highest level of education.
- * QUESTION 3
- 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 4
- Have you taken any Technical degree, Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree courses in Math, Computers, Land Surveying/Mapping, CAD/GIS, or other similar areas? (Note: If you mark 'Yes,' you must submit a copy of your transcript to the Jefferson Parish Personnel Dept. to show proof that you have taken these courses).
- * QUESTION 5
- Have you completed a Technical degree, Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree? (Note: If you mark 'Yes,' you must submit a copy of your transcript to the Jefferson Parish Personnel Dept. to show proof that you have completed this degree program).
- QUESTION 6
- If you marked 'Yes' in Question 5 above, please list your degree's major/area of concentration.
- QUESTION 7
- Please describe any paid work experience or field training you have in the land boundary/surveying field, including the use of transits, levels, distance meters, and other related equipment for measuring distances and verifying elevations. Please include: Your job title, where the experience or training was completed, the start and end dates of that experience or training, & a description of your duties.
- QUESTION 8
- Please describe any paid work experience you have in a position in which your tasks were routine, manual labor tasks or mechanical tasks. Do not duplicate any experience already described in Question 7 above. Please include: Your job title, where the experience or training was completed, the start and end dates of that experience or training, & a description of your duties.
- QUESTION 9
- Please describe any other paid work experience you have in which your tasks involved verbal communication and receiving and following verbal instructions on the job. Do not duplicate any experience already described in Question 7 or Question 8 above. Please include: Your job title, where the experience or training was completed, the start and end dates of that experience or training, & a description of your duties.
- * Required Question