Administrative-Management Specialist II - Floodplain/Coastal Management (1052)

Salary: $35,797.00 - $42,956.00 Annually Location : East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA Job Type: Permanent Job Number: 1052F-03A Department:

Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation 3972 Opening Date: 10/11/2024 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 EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND HAZARD MITIGATION AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

Kind of Work Under general direction, the purpose of this position is to provide specialized assistance to the Director(s) with advanced and specialized level of proficient administrative support to the Departments of Floodplain Management and Hazard Mitigation and Ecosystem and Coastal Management. Incumbent will serve as a liaison with property owners regarding grants funded by the Governor's Office of Homeland Security (GOHSEP), FEMA, CPRA, and other grant funding agencies on behalf of the departments. Provide technical guidance on grant process to citizens of Jefferson Parish for elevation, reconstruction, green infrastructure, and wind retrofit projects.

Facilitate public meetings with grant applicants including but not limited to property owners and outside stakeholders. Prepare property specific files for grant application and implementation including research of an applicant's eligibility based on department established guidelines, perform field visits to photograph properties, review property ownership from assessor's site information, flood zone/square footage from parish-established maps. 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.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination Meets one of the following options: I. Possession of an accredited Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of paid work experience in one of the following capacities: (i) assisting with the coordination or management of a federal grant program; (ii) performing varied clerical duties, involving extensive public contact and document compilation or preparation; or (iii) serving in a supervisory customer service role, overseeing and performing duties involving extensive public contact. OR II.

Possession of an accredited Associate's degree and three (3) years of paid work experience, as described in Option I. OR III.

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent and five (5) years of paid work experience, as described in Option I.

Substitution : Possession of an accredited Master's degree may substitute for the required experience. 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. Kind of Examination (ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL) 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: 1052F-03A DATE: 03/17/23 AMENDED: 10/11/24 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 Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate 03 The Jefferson Parish Personnel Department must verify all educational credentials. For College Education, you must provide your official college transcripts and/or original college diploma. For High School Education, you must provide your original high school diploma 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 college transcripts , the College or University may mail them to: Jefferson Parish Personnel Department Attn:

Recruitment Division 200 Derbigny St., Suite 3100 Gretna, LA 70053 OR The College or University may email the official transcripts to jeffjobsjeffparish.net. For college and/or high school diplomas , the original, official diploma 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 04 How many months and/or years of Paid work experience do you have assisting with the coordination or management of a federal grant program? 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 or more 05 How many months and/or years of Paid work experience do you have performing varied clerical duties, involving extensive public contact and document compilation or preparation?

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 or more 06 How many months and/or years of Paid work experience do you have serving in a supervisory customer service role, overseeing and performing duties involving extensive public contact? 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 or more 07 Describe your Paid work experience in at least one of the following capacities: (i) assisting with the coordination or management of a federal grant program OR (ii) performing varied, complex clerical duties in an office setting, to include extensive public contact and document compilation or preparation OR(iii) serving in a supervisory customer service role, overseeing and performing duties involving extensive public contact.Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained. Required Question