Utilities Technician I/II/III-Distribution

Kind of Work

Employee handles various clerical duties that may include computerized word processing, and when required, supervisory responsibility. Examples of such duties are: processing, financial or payroll records, preparing requisitions, maintaining time and attendance records, and creating, typing, and presenting informational reports.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission To Examination

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Significant work experience performing varied, complex, clerical duties to include word processing experience as described above

Kind of Examination

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL) Typing Test
Qualifying Only
Written Test
Weighted 100%

Qualifying Only Written Test

• Designed to evaluate basic clerical skills, including vocabulary, arithmetic, spelling and knowledge of common office procedures

POSTING NO. 1103 En-01

Applications may be filed online at http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply OR either of the office addresses below:

• East Jefferson: Room 206, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123
• West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053

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.
• Medical Insurance: An HMO medical insurance plan is available 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.
• A 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.

Supplemental Questions

• Are you currently employed by Jefferson Parish? If yes, please list the following:
  • a) your current job title and Department
  • b) your work phone number
  • c) number of years employed with Jefferson Parish
• Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate?
• Do you have at least 9 months of work experience performing varied, complex, clerical duties?
• Please list your name (exactly as it appears on your High School Diploma or GED), the school's name, and the date diploma/GED was awarded.
• Describe your clerical work experience or training, including experience with computerized software.