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 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in various Departments as they occur.
Kind of Work
Under direction, the purpose of the position is to provide counseling and training for assigned employment and training and federal services programs.
For the current vacancy, the employee will provide counseling and outreach for federal programs that includes serving the needs of citizens through HUD funded programs or providing assistance to clients of other federal/state sponsored programs.
Employees in this classification perform professional and administrative work.
Provide outreach and education regarding our LEAD Safe Housing Program to Jefferson Parish residents in conjunction with the Program Coordinator.
Position is responsible for conducting intake and program enrollment for federal funded 'programs.
Performs related work as required.
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
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent; plus, current employment and significant experience (approx.
one year) with Jefferson Parish in a position responsible for supporting a state/federally-funded program, by assisting with program outreach and enrollment duties.
Preferred: Experience working for a state- or federally-funded housing/community assistance program is preferred.
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: 1551-05A
DATE: 08/19/16
RE-OPENED: 11/22/19
AMENDED: 01/19/24
Applications may be filed online at https://www.
jeffparish.
net/departments/personnel 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
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