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JPAWS ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST (6608)
Salary
$36,474.00 Annually
Location
West Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA
Job Type
Permanent
Job Number
6608-04A
Department
Jefferson Protection and Animal Welfare Service 2200
Opening Date
09/04/2026
Closing Date
9/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
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 JEFFERSON PROTECTION AND ANIMAL WELFARE SERVICES AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
Kind of Work
Under general supervision of JPAWS Division Supervisor-Transport Coordinator, the purpose of the position is to perform routine to moderately complex, independent clerical duties, including the performance of minor administrative functions. For the current vacancy, the employee is responsible for inputting accurate data into animal inventory system (i.e., PetPoint), assisting supervisor with preparing or gathering transport documentation, updating Petfinder, and creating daily feel-good list. Provides superior customer service to Transfer or Rescue Partners. Offers pre and post rescue placement support throughout the placement process. Assists with coordinating transport program operations including but not limited to animal selection, travel logistics, records management, supply management, and vehicle management. Assists with delivering excellent customer service to rescues, fosters and transfer partners by gathering information to match them with appropriate animals. Assists with preparing daily stray reports for departmental social media pages. Adds new and available animals to Petfinder on a weekly basis; outcomes animals in Petfinder. Performs related work as directed. 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
Meets one of the following:
I. Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish in the classification of JPAWS Administrative Clerk.
II. Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish and one (1) year of paid work experience performing varied clerical work to include providing customer support.
III. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate; Plus, two (2) years of paid work experience performing varied clerical work to include providing customer support.
Kind of Examination
(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. 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.
JOB POSTING NO: 6608-04A
DATE: 01/06/23
AMENDED:09/04/26
Applications may be filed online at http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply OR either of the office addresses below:
Application Offices
East Jefferson: Room 206, 1221 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 years 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 1-877-677-3678.
Special leaves of absence for military service, maternity leave, etc.
may be granted in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
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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.
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Please select the option that best describes your current employment and Jefferson Parish civil service status.
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How many months and/or years of experience do you have performing varied clerical duties?
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Describe your experience performing varied clerical duties. Please be sure to include when and where this experience was obtained.
Required Question
Employer Jefferson Parish
Address 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100
Gretna, Louisiana, 70053
Phone 504-364-2730
504-736-6364
Website http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply