Salary: $21,829.00 Annually
Location : East Bank – Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type: Permanent
Job Number: 1009-02A
Department: Parks and Recreation 2530
Opening Date: 06/30/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST FOR ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
Kind of Work
Employee performs complex as well as routine clerical tasks which require a familiarity with office procedures and ability to work under nominal supervision. Positions in this class involve some of the following duties: checking, filing, posting financial or other records, handling payments, verifying bills and invoices, processing forms and reports, answering inquiries and providing customer service.
For the current vacancy in the Parks & Recreation Department, the purpose of this position is to provide front counter service at an office and to direct incoming telephone calls/visitors as needed. Perform basic clerical functions, to include working on a computer, calculator, printer/scanner/fax, copier, PBX phone system, etc.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Possession of a high school diploma (or equivalency certificate) or possession of a career/technical program diploma or certificate; plus, at least two (2) months of varied clerical experience.
Substitution: Successful completion of at least three (3) credit hours of technical or academic coursework related to business, clerical, or office administration, from an acceptable/accredited program, may substitute for the required experience.
Kind of Examination
(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
Written Test – – – – – – – – – – – – – Weighted 100%
The written test is designed to evaluate basic clerical skills, vocabulary, arithmetic, spelling, and knowledge of common office procedures.
JOB NO: 1009-02A
DATE: 05/06/11
AMENDED: 06/30/23
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
Select the option that describes your highest level of education:
- Some High School
- High School Diploma/GED Certificate
- Some College
- Career/Technical Program Diploma or Certificate
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
03
How many credit hours of technical or academic coursework related to business, clerical, or office administration have you completed?*Coursework must be from an from an acceptable/accredited technical or academic program.
- 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 credit hours or more
04
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.For Career/Technical Programs, you must provide your original diploma, certificate, 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 high school diploma/transcripts, high school equivalency diploma/transcripts, or career/technical diplomas or certificates, the original, official diploma, certificates, or transcripts must be brought into one of the Personnel Offices. Failure to submit Official Transcripts/Diplomas/Certificates will result in the rejection of your application. Please check “yes” to show that you have read and understand this statement.
- Yes
- No
05
How many months and/or years of varied clerical experience do you have?
- None
- Less than 2 months
- 2 months to less than 4 months
- 4 months to less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 9 months
- 9 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years or more
06
Describe your varied clerical experience. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
Required Question