Salary: $41,946.00 - $50,335.00 Annually
Location : East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 4072-10R
Department: Water - Quality Lab 3903
Opening Date: 02/07/2025
Closing Date: 2/21/2025 11:59 PM Central
Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Purpose of Announcement EXAMINATION IS SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT.
This employment list will also be used for future EAST
AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in this Department as they occur.
Kind of Work Under the general direction of the Water Quality Scientist III, the purpose of this position is to perform professional level scientific work involving the microbiological or biological analysis of water and wastewater samples for the recovery, specification, and identification of contaminants, agents, and parameters of such agents. Employees in this class are responsible for performing routine microbiological or biological analysis work and supervising semi-professional laboratory personnel. Additionally, employees in this class may assist a higher level Water Quality Scientist in the operation of a laboratory section in either the Chemistry Division or the Microbiology Division of the Jefferson Parish Water Quality Laboratory. 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 ExaminationPossession of a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Biology, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Bacteriology, or closely related from an accredited college or university.
Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate.
Kind of Examination(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
This examination will consist of a rating of training and experience, weighted 100%.
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: 4072-10R
DATE: 12/19/08
AMENDED: 07/29/16
RE-OPENED: 02/07/25
Applications may be filed online at OR either of the office addresses below:Application Offices
East Jefferson: Room 206, 12221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123
West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053
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.
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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.
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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
- Doctorate
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Select the option which best describes your education qualifications:
- Possession of a Bachelor degree (or higher) in Biology
- Possession of a Bachelor degree (or higher) in Biological Engineering
- Possession of a Bachelor degree (or higher) in Microbiology
- Possession of a Bachelor degree (or higher) in Bacteriology
- Possession of a Bachelor degree (or higher) in a closely related field of study.
- None of the above
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The Jefferson Parish Personnel office must verify all educational credentials. Thus, you must provide a copy of your college diploma and/or college transcripts (non-official transcript are acceptable). To expediate 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 Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
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