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Job Announcement

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill one (1) current East Jefferson vacancy in the Department of Engineering. This employment list will also be used for future East and West Jefferson vacancies in this Department as they occur.

The purpose of this position is to act as an instrument technician on the field survey team. Employee operates automated field equipment, including transit, level, distance meter, total station, and GPS to measure and record survey data for use in a variety of projects including the design, planning or analysis of land boundaries, the preparation of construction plans and documents, and geodetic control. Performs construction layout operations for the installation of infrastructure, including streets, bridges, drainage facilities, and water and sewer facilities. Collects, researches and prepares data for use by field survey teams. Performs other job related duties as requested. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

Minimum qualifications for admission to examination:

Meets one of the following options: I. Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status as a Land Survey Assistant. II. Completion of high school/equivalent and six (6) months of field experience assisting with land surveying work. III. Completion of high school/equivalent and nine (9) months of field experience assisting with other construction site work, involving taking measurements. OR IV. Possession of a career/technical program diploma or certificate in a construction-related field.

The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview 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 and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit. JOB POSTING NO. 4005-04A DATE: 4/10/09 RE-OPENED: 07/16/21 AMENDED: 06/21/24

Applications may be filed online or either of the office addresses below:

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 include vacation (annual leave), sick leave, nine paid official holidays, life insurance, medical insurance, retirement, tenure payment, and deferred compensation plan. Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc. may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

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