Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT GRAND ISLE VACANCY IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT.

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform routine to moderately complex, independent clerical duties, including the performance of minor administrative functions for an assigned work unit. Employees in this classification possess considerable knowledge of unit processes and procedures, and the ability to function independently with only periodic supervisory review for accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures. Employee handles various clerical duties which may include supervisory responsibility. Examples are: processing financial, payroll, and other records; preparing requisitions; handling inquires or complaints; and other related duties as required.

Applicants must be willing and able to accept a Clerk III position in GRAND ISLE and must meet the following requirements:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and at least nine (9) months of varied clerical experience.

SUBSTITUTION: Completion of a vocational training program related to clerical/office administration above the high school level (or successful completion of at least nine (9) accredited hours of college coursework related to clerical/office administration) may substitute for the required clerical experience.

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

Written Test -Weighted 100%

The written test is designed to evaluate basic clerical skills, including vocabulary, spelling and knowledge of common office procedures.

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 1010GI-03R
DATE: 02/05/16
AMENDED: 03/02/18
RE-OPENED: 12/16/22

Applications may be filed online at http://www.jeffparish.net/departments/personnel 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.