New Orleans, Louisiana
UTILITIES TRADE SPECIALIST I (CLASS CODE 3406)
New Orleans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Overview
This is a journey-level skilled maintenance position at the Board. An individual performs one or more skilled construction, maintenance and repair tasks of the Sewerage and Water Board's plant equipment and plant facilities areas. Work requires a broad knowledge of construction, equipment and maintenance and repair techniques with individual assignments requiring use of skills in one of the following trades: Electrical, Welding, Machinist, Control Instrument Tech and/or Diesel Mechanics, and related work as required. Responsibilities
Perform skilled construction, maintenance and repair tasks on plant equipment and plant facilities areas in one or more of the specified trades. Qualifications
High School Diploma or G.E.D. A valid Driver\'s License. And Either: Three (3) years of electrical, welding, machinist, control instrument technician or diesel mechanic experience; Or: Two (2) years of electrical, welding, machinist, control instrument technician or diesel mechanic experience with permanent status as a Utilities Maintenance Technician III. * Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and valid driver\'s license 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. NOTE:
Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. Residency requirements are waived for all Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city\'s residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the Sewerage and Water Board. (La R.S. 33:4076). Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process. A qualifying performance test and 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. Applicants must pass the performance test in order to be rated on their experience. Tests by trade: Electrician:
A qualifying performance test consisting of five wiring problems (lighting, motor, resistors, transformer, and motor control starter) and one conduit-bending problem. Machinist:
A qualifying performance test which involves reading a mechanical drawing and machining a part using a manual lathe. Welder:
A qualifying performance test consisting of electric, acetylene, and heliarc welding of carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, mold and cast iron. The test will also demonstrate ability to lay out, cut, and fit work. Diesel Mechanic:
A qualifying performance test. This is an original entrance and promotional examination. Additional 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 SHANA PARKER 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. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process. 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. OTHER INFORMATION:
Working test period is one year. Substance abuse testing, medical examinations and other employment conditions may apply as described by Civil Service rules. Veterans preferences and other standard civil service provisions may apply. 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. 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 DATES:
Revised 1/91, 4/03, 7/05, 2/07, 8/10, 2/12, 8/15, 6/16, 1/17, 1/19, 2/23, 8/23, 3/24, 6/24, 2/25.
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This is a journey-level skilled maintenance position at the Board. An individual performs one or more skilled construction, maintenance and repair tasks of the Sewerage and Water Board's plant equipment and plant facilities areas. Work requires a broad knowledge of construction, equipment and maintenance and repair techniques with individual assignments requiring use of skills in one of the following trades: Electrical, Welding, Machinist, Control Instrument Tech and/or Diesel Mechanics, and related work as required. Responsibilities
Perform skilled construction, maintenance and repair tasks on plant equipment and plant facilities areas in one or more of the specified trades. Qualifications
High School Diploma or G.E.D. A valid Driver\'s License. And Either: Three (3) years of electrical, welding, machinist, control instrument technician or diesel mechanic experience; Or: Two (2) years of electrical, welding, machinist, control instrument technician or diesel mechanic experience with permanent status as a Utilities Maintenance Technician III. * Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and valid driver\'s license 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. NOTE:
Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. Residency requirements are waived for all Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city\'s residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the Sewerage and Water Board. (La R.S. 33:4076). Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process. A qualifying performance test and 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. Applicants must pass the performance test in order to be rated on their experience. Tests by trade: Electrician:
A qualifying performance test consisting of five wiring problems (lighting, motor, resistors, transformer, and motor control starter) and one conduit-bending problem. Machinist:
A qualifying performance test which involves reading a mechanical drawing and machining a part using a manual lathe. Welder:
A qualifying performance test consisting of electric, acetylene, and heliarc welding of carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, mold and cast iron. The test will also demonstrate ability to lay out, cut, and fit work. Diesel Mechanic:
A qualifying performance test. This is an original entrance and promotional examination. Additional 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 SHANA PARKER 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. Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process. 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. OTHER INFORMATION:
Working test period is one year. Substance abuse testing, medical examinations and other employment conditions may apply as described by Civil Service rules. Veterans preferences and other standard civil service provisions may apply. 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. 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 DATES:
Revised 1/91, 4/03, 7/05, 2/07, 8/10, 2/12, 8/15, 6/16, 1/17, 1/19, 2/23, 8/23, 3/24, 6/24, 2/25.
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