Range:  $37,398.40 – $44,865.60 Grade:  23 (Employees:  Refer to Civil Service Rule VI.3.1 and VI.17 for promotional rate)

Benefits Offered:  17.94% employer retirement contribution; sick and vacation leave; health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances offered. 

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill 1 vacancy in the Water department and future vacancies as they occur.

Kind of Work

The purpose of this classification is to perform technical tasks at the supervisory level on an assigned shift performing various construction, repair, maintenance and operational activities in support of the Water Department of the City of Alexandria. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in water distribution or treatment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Depending on area of assignment, must possess and maintain valid State of Louisiana Class IV Water Distribution certification, or Class IV Water Production and Treatment certifications.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED. Candidates with lesser certifications may be considered depending upon their previous work history, level of certification, and needs of the department. 
• Such candidate(s) selected for hire must enter into a written transition plan to achieve certification as a Class IV Distribution Operator or Class IV Water Production and Treatment Operator.
• Will be required to obtain and maintain specialized certifications and/or training as deemed necessary. 
• Must possess a valid Class D driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana Class D driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.
• Such candidate(s) selected for hire must enter into a written transition plan to achieve certification as a Class IV Distribution Operator or Class IV Water Production and Treatment Operator.

Work Hours:

5 Days a Week, 40 Hours per Week (Duty Week Every 4 Weeks to Include Weekends)

Kind of Examination

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants.  Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location.  Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous 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. 

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications:    October 7 - 21, 2019 by 4p.m. or the first 50 applications whichever comes first.

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.CITYOFALEXANDRIALA.COM UNDER OUR EMPLOYMENT PAGE

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5078, Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.