Job Details
Salary: $24,948.00 Annually
Location : West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 2350-16A
Department: Engineering - Warehouse 3966
Opening Date: 06/14/2024
Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING.
This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in this Department as they occur.
Kind of Work
The position consists of moderate clerical and data entry work related to the receipt, storage and issuance of a wide variety of materials in a warehouse operation. Requires maintaining accurate records and the use of computer programs. Maintaining the purchase order filing system and order supplies when needed. Responsible for posting to inventory records of materials, supplies and shipments received, stored and issued. Entails light to somewhat heavy manual labor inside as well as outdoors. The operation of material handling equipment, including a forklift, is required. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or his designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Some positions require driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.
NOTE: Selective certification of eligibles with a valid Louisiana driver's license and acceptable driving record will be used in filling the current Engineering Department vacancy.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
OR
At least one (1) year of warehouse or inventory control experience, including some experience working with a computerized inventory system.
Kind of Examination
(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
Written Test ........Weighted 100%
The written test is designed to evaluate basic clerical skills including arithmetic, proofreading, checking, filing, and knowledge of common office procedures. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of the written examination.
JOB POSTING NO. 2350-16A
DATE: 01/28/11
RE-OPENED: 05/10/24
AMENDED: 06/14/24
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-###-####.
Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
01
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.
02
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
03
The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department must verify all educational credentials. For High School Education, you must provide your original high school diploma or transcript. For High School Equivalency Education, you must provide your original high school equivalency transcript or diploma.If you are claiming any additional educational credits or licenses on your application, please submit original, official proof of those credentials as well. To expedite the hiring process, we suggest you begin the process of obtaining this information
IMMEDIATELY. For
high school diploma/transcripts or high school equivalency diploma/transcripts, the original, official diploma or transcripts must be brought into one of the Personnel Offices. Failure to submit Official Transcripts/Diplomas will result in the rejection of your application. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
04
How many months and/or years of warehouse or inventory control experience do you have?
- None
- Less than 2 months
- 2 months to less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
05
Describe your warehouse or inventory control experience Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
06
How many months and/or years of experience do you have working with a computerized inventory system?
- None
- Less than 2 months
- 2 months to less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
07
Describe your experience working with a computerized inventory system. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
08
Do you have work experience or certification in operating a forklift?
09
Where and when did you obtain experience or certification in operating a forklift?
Required Question