Salary: $41,413.00 – $49,696.00 Annually
Location : West Bank – Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 6620-11A
Department: Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Service 2200
Opening Date: 07/21/2023
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 ANIMAL SHELTER DEPARTMENT.
This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in this Department as they occur.
Kind of Work
This is primarily administrative work dealing with the daily operations and supervision of the Animal Shelter staff. This position is responsible for training and supervising staff as well as performing daily administrative activities. Helps develop and ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures related to clerical functions. Acts as direct Supervisor to clerical staff and oversees the operations of the front office including the delivery of the department’s services to the public. Interprets and ensures the Animal Shelter code of ordinances and departmental policies and procedures are being followed with regards to animal care and sanitation. Performs related duties as 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. Employee must obtain the Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET) certification, issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine, within one (1) year of hire.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish; PLUS, at least three (3) years of experience* working for the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter at the level of Animal Care Attendant II or above. Qualifying experience must include, or be supplemented by, at least one (1) year of full-time, paid experience (from any work setting) in the supervision/management of three (3) or more employees.
OR
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; PLUS, at least one (1) year of full-time, paid experience (from any work setting) in the supervision/management of three (3) or more employees AND at least three (3) years of paid experience* in one (1) or more of the following areas:
1. Humane care, collection, and disposal of sick, stray, and unwanted animals;
2. Animal control law enforcement;
3. Animal shelter administrative operations;
4. Animal healthcare tasks at the level of Veterinary Tech or above, to include physical inspection, medical assessment, and/or semi-technical medical functions for ensuring basic animal care.
*SUBSTITUTION: Six (6) credit hours of accredited college coursework in Animal Health, Veterinary Technology, or closely related may substitute for one (1) year of the required three (3) years of experience.
Kind of Examination
(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral interview or any combination thereof. If used, the rating of training and experience will be based on information on file with the Personnel Department. Thus, applicants must furnish a complete and accurate detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers, and the dates of employment. Qualified applicants will be notified by mail of the date, time and place of any assembled test.
JOB POSTING NO:6620-11A
DATE: 12/17/10
AMENDED: 10/04/19
RE-OPENED: 10/15/21
AMENDED: 07/18/23
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 with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
- I am a current Jefferson Parish employee without permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.
- I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee.
03
How many years of experience do you have working for Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter at the level of Animal Care Attendant II or above?
- None
- 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 to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
04
How many months and/or years of Full-Time, Paid work experience in the Supervision/Management of Three (3) or More employees do you have ?
- 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 to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 year or more
05
Describe your Full-Time, Paid work experience in the Supervision/Management of Three (3) or More employees. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
06
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
07
Do you possess a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET) certification issued by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine?
- Yes
- No
08
How many credit hours of accredited college coursework in Animal Health, Veterinary Technology, or closely related have you completed?
- None
- Less than 3 credit hours
- 3 to less than 6 credit hours
- 6 to less than 9 credit hours
- 9 to less than 12 credit hours
- 12 to less than 15 credit hours
- 15 to less than 18 credit hours
- 18 to less than 21 credit hours
- 21 credit hours or more
09
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.
- Yes
- No
10
How many years of Paid work experience do you have in the Humane Care, Collection, and Disposal of sick, stray, and unwanted animals?
- None
- 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 to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
11
Describe your Paid work experience in the humane care, collection, and disposal of sick, stray, and unwanted animals. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained as well as the job duties performed.
12
How many years of Paid work experience do you have in Animal Control Law Enforcement?
- None
- 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 to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
13
Describe your Paid work experience in Animal Control Law Enforcement. Please be sure to include when and where this experience occurred as well as the job duties performed.
14
How many years of Paid work experience do you have in Animal Shelter Administrative Operations?
- None
- 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 to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
15
Describe your Paid work experience in Animal Shelter Administrative Operations. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained and the job duties performed.
16
How many years of Paid work experience do you have in Animal Health Care Tasks at the level of Veterinary Tech or above, to include physical inspection, medical assessment and/or performance of semi-technical medical functions to ensure basic animal care?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to more 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 to less than 6 years
- 6 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years to less than 8 years
- 8 years to less than 9 years
- 9 years to less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
17
Describe your Paid work experience in Animal Healthcare Tasks at the level of Veterinary Tech or above, to include physical inspection, medical assessment, and/or semi-technical medical functions for ensuring basic animal care. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained and the job duties performed.
Required Question