Property Manager, Assistant (1246)

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES AND FUTURE EAST AND WEST JEFFERSON VACANCIES IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AS THEY OCCUR.

The purpose of this position is to assist the Property Manager in coordinating and managing new and ongoing construction and renovation projects.  Conducts in depth  inspections of Parish facilities to determine necessary repairs, needed maintenance, and/or renovations.

Works with Property Manager in writing work specifications for construction, repair, and maintenance projects.  Coordinates projects with architects, engineers, and contractors. Plans, implements, and supervises all necessary maintenance and repair of all public buildings under jurisdiction of the Department of General Services performed by unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled employees and by contracted skilled trades' services.

  Performs supervisory duties which shall include but is not limited to keeping employee time, performing annual evaluations, and assigning work/task thru a departmental work ticket program. Coordinates training of employees and assists in performing weekly safety meetings.   Drives to and from various locations throughout Jefferson Parish to perform job tasks.

This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish.  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.

A minimum of two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience in the property management, warehouse supervision, or construction field, chiefly responsible for performing or supervising the maintenance, repair, or renovation of commercial facilities/equipment (e.g., office buildings; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems...etc.).

Qualifying work experience must include (or be supplemented by) sufficient experience performing: estimation and control of costs for tools and materials used in maintenance, repair, or renovation projects and oversight of at least two trades.

Note: Any conviction listed in the Louisiana Child Protection Act (Louisiana R.S. 15:587.1) will be considered disqualifying for vacancies in the Departments of Parks and Recreation, Juvenile Services, Library, and Jeff CAP-Head Start, unless written proof of pardon is submitted in time for consideration with the application.

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)

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. 1246-13R

DATE: 09/11/09

AMENDED: 09/20/19

RE-OPENED: 04/12/24