WATER PURIFICATION SUPERINTENDENT I

Salary: $48,786.00 - $58,543.00 Annually

Location : West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA

Job Type: Permanent

Job Number: 2771-15R

Department: Water - Treatment Plant 3901

Division: West Jefferson 3901-127

Opening Date: 09/26/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

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 WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER.

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

Kind of Work

Position consists of responsible supervisory work involving the chemical treatment and filtration of large quantities of water intended for human and industrial consumption. An employee in this class supervises all operations of a large purification plant which includes the filtration and chemical treatment units. Duties include responsibilities for a safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all equipment and for the quality and quantity of water produced. Employee assigns tasks to operating and maintenance assistants, and keeps necessary clerical and production records. Employee supervises the operation, maintenance, and repair of all equipment used in the purification of water. Performs related duties as required. Employee drives to and from various locations throughout Jefferson Parish in order 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 Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination

Must meet one of the following:

I. Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status as a Water Purification Operator; PLUS, at least two (2) years of experience in water purification plant operations AND possession of a Class IV Certificate in Water Treatment issued by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.

OR

II. At least three (3) years of experience in water purification plant operations; PLUS, possession of a Class IV Certificate in Water Treatment issued by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.

PREFERRED: Operator Certification(s) in Water Production and/or Water Distribution issued by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.

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.

Kind of Examination

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

Rating of Training and Experience 100%

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.

POSTING NO. 2771-14R

DATE: 10/15/10

AMENDED: 07/22/16

RE-OPENED:09/26/25

Applications may be filed online at 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

JEFFERSON PARISH CIVIL SERVICE BENEFITS

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Employees accumulate one half day of paid vacation for every two weeks worked.

Leave accrual rates increase with years of service. Any unused annual leave is

usually paid upon separation from Parish Employment.

Sick Leave

Employees accumulate one half day of paid sick leave for every two weeks worked.

Sick leave is available for personal illness, injury or medical consultations.

Holidays

Nine paid official holidays are observed, plus any holidays declared by Parish Officials.

Life Insurance

All regular employees receive a life insurance policy equal to one year's salary.

Extra insurance may be purchased.

Medical Insurance

An HMO medical insurance plan is avalable for employees and their

dependents. Jefferson Parish pays 80% of the premium for employees and 50% of

the premiums for dependents.

A Flexible Benefits Plan

Employees have the opportunity to save money by paying for health

insurance and optional insurance with pre-tax dollars. A Flexible Savings

Account for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care is also available.

Retirement

Most regular employees belong to the Parochial Employees' Retirement

System instead of the Social Security System. For employees hired after

January 01, 2007, a pension calculated at 3% of salary per year of service

is provided upon retirement at age 67 with 7 years of service, age 62 with

10 years of service, or age 55 with 30 years of service.

Tenure Payment

Employees are paid $25 per year of service in December of each year.

Employees must have worked two years before the first check is paid.

Deferred Compensation Plan(457b plan)

Similar to 401K programs, the 457b Deferred Plan allows employees to defer

up to $14,000 of pretax income each year to supplement retirement savings.

Pre-tax contributions can be cashed in upon retirement or termination without

penalty. This plan is provided by Nationwide Retirement Solutions .

Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.

may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.

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 failure or 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

Please select the option that best describes your current employment and Jefferson Parish civil service status.

I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in the class of Water Purification Operator.

I am a current Jefferson Parish employee with permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status in a class other than Water Purification Operator.

I am a current Jefferson Parish employee without permanent Jefferson Parish civil service status.

I am not a current Jefferson Parish employee.

03

Do you posses a Class IV Certificate in Water Treatment issued by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals?

Yes

No

04

How many years of experience do you have in water purification plant operations?

None

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 or more

05

Describe your experience in water purification plant operations. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.

06

Do you possess Operator Certification(s) in Water Production and/or Water Distribution issued by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals?

Yes

No

Required Question