Salary: $34,394.00 – $41,273.00 Annually
Location : West Bank – Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 6617-17R
Department: Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Service 2200
Opening Date: 09/01/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE JEFFERSON PROTECTION AND ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in this Department as they occur.
Kind of Work
Under the supervision of the Animal Shelter Manager, the purpose of this position is to perform a variety of animal health care tasks at the Animal Shelter. Work includes the inspection and monitoring of the physical condition of all animals kenneled at the Animal Shelter. Performs medical and health care tasks on all animals; follow all oral and written instructions in performing treatments and other procedures. Administers vaccines and medications; treats animals for worms, fleas and ticks; bathes and grooms animals; and performs semi-technical medical functions to include FELV/FIV testing, skins scrapes, diagnostic tests and lab work. Requires working at both the East Bank and West Bank shelter as needed. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference for those particular vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Applicants must meet one (1) of the following four options:
1. Current employment with the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter, permanent civil service status as an Animal Care Attendant II (or above), and at least one (1) year of verifiable, paid experience in the care and handling of animals in a medical veterinary setting; PLUS, current certification as an Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET) issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine.
OR
2. Attainment of an accredited Associate’s degree (or higher) in Animal Health, Animal Science, or Veterinary Technology.
OR
3. Attainment of an accredited Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences with at least twelve (12) hours of coursework related to animal science.
OR
4. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; PLUS, at least two (2) years of verifiable, paid experience in the care and handling of animals in a medical veterinary setting.
PREFERRED: Active registration as a Veterinary Technician (RVT) with the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Kind of Examination
(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers, the dates of employment, and the duties and responsibilities of past positions. The Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.
JOB POSTING NO. 6617-17R
DATE: 07/01/11
AMENDED: 04/02/21
RE-OPENED: 9/01/23
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 1-877-677-3678.
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
Please select the option that best describes your current employment and Jefferson Parish civil service status.
- I am a current Jefferson Parish employee in Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in the class of Animal Care Attendant II or above.
- I am a current Jefferson Parish employee in Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status below the class of Animal Care Attendant II.
- I am a current Jefferson Parish employee in Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter without permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
- I am a current Jefferson Parish employee in a Department other than the Animal Shelter.
- I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee.
03
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
- Doctor of Philosophy
04
Do you possess an Associate’s degree or higher in Veterinary Technology, Animal Health, or Animal Science?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you possess an accredited Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biological Sciences?
- Yes
- No
06
How many college semester hours have you successfully completed in Animal Science or related?
- None
- Less than 6 hours
- 6 to less than 12 hours
- 12 to less than 18 hours
- 18 to less than 24 hours
- 24 to less than 32 hours
- 32 or more semester hours
07
The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department must verify all educational credentials. For College Education, you must provide your official college transcripts and/or original college diploma. For High School Education, you must provide your original high school diploma or transcript. 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 college transcripts, the College or University may mail them to: Jefferson Parish Personnel Department Attn: Recruitment Division 200 Derbigny St., Suite 3100 Gretna, LA 70053 OR The College or University may email the official transcripts to jeffjobs@jeffparish.net. For college and/or high school diplomas, the original, official diploma 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.
- Yes
- No
08
Are you actively registered as a Veterinary Technician (RVT) with the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine?
- Yes
- No
09
Do you possess a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET) certification issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine?
- Yes
- No
10
How many months and/or years verifiable, Paid work experience do you have in the care and handling of animals in a medical veterinary setting?
- None
- 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
11
Describe your verifiable, Paid experience in the care and handling of animals in a medical veterinary setting. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained and the job duties performed.
12
How many months and/or years of verifiable, Volunteer/Unpaid experience do you have in the care and handling of animals in a medical veterinary setting?
- None
- 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
13
Describe your verifiable Volunteer/Unpaid work experience in the care and handling of animals in a medical veterinary setting.Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained and the job duties performed.
Required Question