Jefferson Parish Civil Service Job Announcement Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Purpose of Announcement Examination is announced to supplement the existing employment eligibility list to fill two (2) current West Jefferson vacancies in Jefferson Community Action Programs Department and Drainage Department. This employment list will also be used for future East and West Jefferson vacancies in various departments as they occur. Kind of Work Under direct supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform routine clerical duties in supporting efficient operations of an assigned work unit. Employees in this classification possess typing, filing, and customer service skills. Work areas include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing correspondence, mail processing, filing, file retrieval/research, photocopy, data entry, and front desk customer service. Essential functions are performed according to the assigned work unit. Performs related work as directed. Some vacancies may require 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 positions.
Minimum Qualifications:
For Admission to Examination Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; plus, at least six (6) months of varied clerical experience. Substitution: Completion of classes in a vocational training program, or in an Associate's or higher degree program, in office administration or a related field may substitute for the six (6) months of varied clerical experience. Kind of Examination (ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL) The examination process consists of a computer-based assessment of Microsoft Word skills and a test measuring clerical knowledge and skill pertaining to office duties (e.g., data entry, filing, and recordkeeping). Applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the test. Posting No. 1102-14R Date: 10/12/07 Amended: 10/25/24 Re-Opened: 10/02/26 Benefits 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 available for employees and their dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of the premiums for dependents. 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.
