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Utilities Technician I/II/III-Distribution

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Purpose of Announcement

AMENDMENT

TYPIST CLERK III (1103)

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO SUPPLEMENT THE EXISTING LISTS TO FILL VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

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. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission To Examination

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; PLUS, 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%

Those applicants required to take the typing test must qualify by typing at the rate of 40 words per minute net.

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

POSTING NO. 1103En-01

DATE: 01/23/09

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

Application Offices

East Jefferson: Room 206, 1221 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.

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.

  • Yes
  • No

02

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

03

Do you possess a high school diploma or equivaleny certificate?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you have at least 9 months of work experience performing varied, complex, clerical duties?

  • Yes
  • No

05

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.

06

Describe your clerical work experience or training, including experience with computerized software.

  • Required Question

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