ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT TECHNICIAN I

New Orleans, LA, United States

Salary: $42,449.00 Annually

Location : New Orleans, LA

Job Type: Probationary

Job Number: 10172/3085

Department: Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans

Opening Date: 10/17/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Kind of Work

Responsible sub-professional engineering work of moderate technical difficulty in the investigation, inspection and control of all water quality factors; and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDissued by a state Department of Education.*

AND EITHER : Permanent status with the City of New Orleans and two (2) years of engineering experience at the level of Drafting Technician and/or Engineering Assistant.

OR : A minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college or university with at least sixteen (16) hours in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or closely related courses, plus a minimum of three (3) semester hours in mathematics. Official College Transcript must be presented to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Personnel Office within two (2) weeks of application.

OR : Two (2) years of full-time experience in the field of water treatment, waste treatment or environmental compliance inspection of storm water/waste water discharges with a municipality parish, county or other recognized jurisdiction, including private water or waste water operating companies.

* Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

Kind of Examination

A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

This is an original entrance and promotional examination.

General Information

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY. REQUESTS FOR ALTERNATE FORMAT OR ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO SHELLY STOLP AT (504) 658-3516 OR TTY/VOICE AT (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020.

DOMICILE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT : Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

APPLICATIONS: Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement. PAPER APPLICATIONS must be submitted on the official application form AND MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY CIVIL SERVICE, 1340 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 900, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, BEFORE THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE FINAL FILING DATE.

DELAY IN THE MAIL: The Department of City Civil Service cannot be responsible for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. Applicants should notify the Department of City Civil Service in writing of any address changes

The minimum age limit is 18 years for any class of work requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure to hazardous chemicals, or participation in any other processes or procedures which are prohibited or limited by the Louisiana State Child Labor Law.

WORKING TEST PERIOD: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING: The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period. For further information, see Civil Service Rule V, Section 9.

A MEDICAL EXAMINATION is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers.

A MEDICAL SCREENING , which may result in a medical examination, is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to non-active classifications.

GOOD MORAL CHARACTER is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service. Forgery, misrepresentation of facts, or cheating on examinations is punishable by disqualification, fine and other penalties.

IMPORTANT : Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination. In lieu of such license, the Department of City Civil Service may require that applicants have some form of picture identification.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office. To obtain credit, this form must be submitted with the required proof (at the minimum, a DD214) before the final filing date.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED) must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education. Certificates of completion, high school diplomas and GED from institutions not recognized by a state Department of Education, and high school diplomas from foreign countries are not acceptable.

ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited as a college or university by an organization that is recognized by the USDE (United States Department of Education). College diplomas from foreign countries will be accepted if the applicant submits a statement of educational equivalency from one of the evaluation services accepted by the Department of Civil Service. A list of the accepted evaluation services can be found on the National Association of Credential Evacuation Services (NACES) website (www.naces.org).

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement.

Partial credit only will be given for related part time employment.

Civil Service reserves the right to determine which degrees, education, or other credentials are related or closely related.

Experience credit will be granted for related provisional appointments (internal applicants).

PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE: The Civil Service Department defines this experience as experience gained in a position that required a Bachelor's Degree upon entrance.

OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT OR PROMOTION:

Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education, driver's license, and/or professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

Offers of employment or promotion are required to be withdrawn for applicants who are found to have misrepresented their credentials during the application process.

Revised 1/91, 4/03, 7/05, 2/07, 8/10, 2/12, 8/15, 6/16, 1/17, 1/19.

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans offers a wide variety of competitive benefits. A listing of these benefits can be found

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 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

Do you have permanent civil service status with the City of New Orleans? I am a Sewerage and Water Board Employee

I am a City of New Orleans Employee

Neither

03

If you are currently employed with either the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans or the City of New Orleans, please list your current classification title? If you are not currently employed with either the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans or the City of New Orleans, please type "NA."

04

How many months and/or years of experience do you have with the City of New Orleans or the Sewerage and Water Board at the level of Drafting Technician and/or Engineering Assistant? 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 to less than 6 years

6 years to less than 7 years

7 years to less than 8 years

8 years to less than 9 years

9 years to less than 10 years

10 years or more

05

Do you have a High School Diploma or a GED issued by a US State Department of Education? Yes

No

06

How many college credit hours have you successfully completed? 0-14 credit hours

15-29 credit hours

30-44 credit hours

45-59 credit hours

60-74 credit hours

75-89 credit hours

90-104 credit hours

105-119 credit hours

120 credit hours or more

07

How many college credit hours have you successfully completed in direct course work related to Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Biology, or closely related field? 0-15 credit hours

16-30 credit hours

31-45 credit hours

46-60 credit hours

61-75 credit hours

76-90 credit hours

91-105 credit hours

106-120 credit hours

More than 120 credit hours

08

How many college credit hours have you successfully completed in Mathematics? 0-15 credit hours

16-30 credit hours

31-45 credit hours

46-60 credit hours

61-75 credit hours

76-90 credit hours

91-105 credit hours

106-120 credit hours

More than 120 credit hours

09

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Human Resources Department must verify all educational credentials applicants use to qualify for a position. If you have not already done so, please submit your education credentials to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Human Resources Department prior to start date. To ensure you meet this deadline, we suggest you begin the process of obtaining this information. Our office is located at 625 St. Joseph St. Suite 101 New Orleans, LA 70165. You must submit your original high school diploma or GED (issued by a State Department of Education) to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Human Resources Department. Transcripts that have a raised seal are also acceptable. Failure to submit your education credentials prior to start date will result in the rejection of your application. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement. Yes

No

10

How many months and/or years of verifiable full-time work experience do you have in the field of water treatment, waste treatment, or environmental compliance inspection of storm water/waste water discharges? 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 to less than 6 years

6 years to less than 7 years

7 years to less than 8 years

8 years to less than 9 years

9 years to less than 10 years

10 years or more

11

Describe all your full-time work experience in the field of water treatment, waste treatment, or environmental compliance inspection of storm water/waste water discharges. Your description must include where this experience was obtained, the dates the work was performed, and a brief description of the work performed. Failure to describe your experience in detail could result in disqualification for this position. If you do not have this type of experience, type in "None".)

12

College diplomas from foreign countries will be accepted if the applicant submits a statement of educational equivalency from one of the evaluation services accepted by the Department of Civil Service. A list of the accepted evaluation services can be found on the National Association of Credential Evacuation Services (NACES) website (www.naces.org).Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement. Yes

No

13

Prior to appointment, the hiring agency must verify all educational credentials used to qualify for this classification. If you are selected for hire, prior to your start date in this classification, you will be required to submit to the hiring agency proof of your college degree indicating your college major. Failure to submit your education credentials to the hiring agency prior to you start date will disqualify you for employment in this classification. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement. Yes

No

Required Question