Drainage Maintenance Supervisor (2638)

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 DRAINAGE.

This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in this Department as they occur.

Kind of Work

The purpose of this position is to function as foreman for work crews engaged in the maintenance of the Parish's subsurface storm drainage system, i.e., washing, cleaning and flushing drain lines. Functions as foreman for work crews engaged in the construction and repair of the Parish's subsurface storm drainage system, i.e., culverts, drainage lines, catch basins, manholes, drop inlets, spillways, fence installations. Employee investigates and tests for leaks in the drainage culvert system as well as investigates and handles complaints concerning drainage culvert repairs. Oversees the excavation, bracing and shoring of trenches, and the use of all equipment required to perform the work. Receives work orders and coordinates crews, equipment and materials required per job site; supervises and delegates tasks to unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled field crews engaged in the maintenance of storm drainage and canal systems. Drives to and from various locations to perform job duties. This position is also an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or his designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle necessitating a class D license, thus possession of a valid Class D Driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Meets one of the following:

I. Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status in a classification responsible for field maintenance work involving drainage systems, to include the construction, maintenance, or repair of drainage canals, ditches, and embankments.

Kind of Examination

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

Written Test - Weighted 50%
Rating of Training and Experience - Weighted 50%

The written test is designed to measure: abilities to make necessary arithmetic calculations, to prepare work records and reports, and to read and understand instructions; and knowledge of acceptable supervisory and employee relations procedures and practices.

JOB POSTING NO. 2638-11R
DATE: 10/31/08
AMENDED: 09/27/19
RE-OPENED: 08/22/25

Applications may be filed online at http://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