Under general direction of the department Director, the purpose of this position is to administer and implement the Department’s Ecosystem & Long-Term Resilience Programs in a professional environmental and grant management work environment. Duties range from accounting, budget management, technical assistance, program planning, grant writing and supervising support staff. This position is responsible for coordinating the program implementation between parish departments, municipalities and non-... more details
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 ECOSYSTEM AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
This employment list will also be used for future EAST AND WEST Jefferson vacancies in this Departments as they occur.
Kind of Work
Under general direction of the department Director, the purpose of this position is to administer and implement the Department’s Ecosystem & Long-Term Resilience Programs in a professional environmental and grant management work environment. Duties range from accounting, budget management, technical assistance, program planning, grant writing and supervising support staff. This position is responsible for coordinating the program implementation between parish departments, municipalities and non-government entities ensuring that all federal rules and regulations are adhered to, and serving as a liaison with all agencies involved. Prepares resolutions, ordinances, RFPs, SOQs, bid packages, and contracts for assigned programs. Ensures that all municipalities and sub-recipients adhere to all local, state and/or federal rules and regulations for the assigned program. Works with the Parish Attorney’s Office in negotiating and adequately executing CEA agreements between the Department and any sub-grantees. Responsible for gathering the necessary information for all project applications and implementation of projects involving 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.
Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Meets one of the following two options:
I. Possession of an accredited Master’s degree; plus, significant (approx. one year), paid work experience in the planning and coordination of a program receiving federal/state or other grant funding, preferably in the area of environmental management, community resilience, or coastal or ecosystem protection/restoration.
OR
II. Possession of an accredited Bachelor’s degree; plus, considerable (approx. three years), paid work experience, as described in Option I.
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: 1054E-01 DATE: 05/17/24
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
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