New Orleans Louisiana
Planning work in the preparation of plans, studies and reports used in the development of planning and zoning activities; and related work as required.
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban and Regional Planning or a closely related field.
Note:
The Department of Civil Service reserves the right to determine what is a closely related field. 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. A written test weighted 100% will be conducted. The examination is designed to measure: Basic Management Principles, Decision-Making & Organizing, Interpersonal Skills, Written Communication, and Mathematics. This is an original entrance examination. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Department of Civil Service reserves the right to determine what is a closely related field. 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. A written test weighted 100% will be conducted. The examination is designed to measure: Basic Management Principles, Decision-Making & Organizing, Interpersonal Skills, Written Communication, and Mathematics. This is an original entrance examination. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr