Posting number: 4052-13A
Department: Water 3900
Job classification: Engineer II, Professional
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Engineering
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER.
This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur.
The purpose of this position is to perform journeyman-level professional engineering work of considerable technical difficulty and variety involving the performance of technical duties in the planning, development, and direction of all conventional aspects of engineering projects.
For the current vacancy in Water, the employee will review all plans and specifications submitted by others to ensure compliance with applicable parish standards prior to approval by the Director or other upper supervisory personnel; makes or recommends necessary corrections, and prepares reports on revisions. Conducts studies and surveys, makes computations, and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data, applying knowledge and techniques of engineering. The employee will prepare permits for COE, LADOTD, CPRA, EJLD and WJLD permit applications for in-house maintenance/repairs work on water distribution systems. Works with Department Directors and Field Superintendents to solve engineering problems that develop, and to resolve engineering related complaints. 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.
NOTE: If P.E. registration is from another state, must obtain Louisiana registration before end of the probationary period.
Current registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) with the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS); plus, three (3) years of professional engineering experience.
NOTE: Professional engineering experience indicates engineering work performed with a P.E. license.
Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate.
(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
NON-COMPETITIVE - All persons meeting the stated requirements on this announcement will be issued an Employment Eligibility letter for Engineer II, Professional and have their name forwarded to the appointing authority when vacancies arise.
JOB POSTING NO: 4052-13A
DATE: 06/04/10
RE-OPENED: 06/16/23
AMENDED: 05/17/24
Jefferson Parish is a parish in the state of Louisiana.
