Jefferson Parish
WATER SERVICE INSPECTOR II - Water Meter (2262)
$23,180.00 Annually
East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Permanent
2262WM-17R
Public Works - Water
Water - East Bank - Utility Billing 3907-126
05/11/2018
Continuous
$23,180.00 Annually
East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Permanent
2262WM-17R
Public Works - Water
Water - East Bank - Utility Billing 3907-126
05/11/2018
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
- 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
- WATER SERVICE INSPECTOR II - Water Meter (2262) 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
- Select the option that describes your highest level of education.
- QUESTION 4
- 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.
- * QUESTION 5
- How many years of full-time, paid work experience do you have in the reading and/or trouble shooting of water meters??
- * QUESTION 6
- 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.
- * QUESTION 7
- 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?
- * QUESTION 8
- 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.
- * QUESTION 9
- Were you required, in your most recent employment, to work outdoors for extended periods of time in hot or cold weather?
- QUESTION 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.
- * QUESTION 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)
- * Required Question