Purpose of Announcement

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EXISTING EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SEWERAGE AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

Kind of Work

The purpose of this position is to receive complaints, entering complaints into the Parish Work Order System, and request for service from residents and businesses of Jefferson Parish after working hours, weekends, and holidays. Dispatches appropriate department service personnel to handle problems noted on the SCADA computer system. Dispatches appropriate department service personnel to various locations in response to complaints and requests for service. Performs computer monitoring of Public Works facilities to prevent or minimize public works emergencies and insure that all public works facilities are functioning properly and efficiently. Monitors the operation of machinery and equipment connected to and measured by the Parish's computerized SCADA system. Uses judgment in determining the proper department to be notified of alarms and alerts prompted by the SCADA computer monitoring system. Performs related work as required. Please note this position works on a rotating shift basis which involves day, night, weekend, and holiday schedules.

Employee Benefits Summary

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 available for employees and their dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of the premiums for dependents.

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
• 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.