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Only U.S. citizens and non-citizens authorized to work in the United States by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service are eligible for employment by the Lafayette Consolidated Government. The deadline may be found at the top of the front of the application. Applications will not be accepted after the posted deadline. Applications must also include an original signature. Residents who live in the Lafayette area must turn-in their applications at the Civil Service office. If you live outside the Lafayette area, a copy of the required information must accompany the application before it is accepted.

In order for an application to be accepted, the following items are required at the time the application is turned in.

  • Proof that the applicant is 18 years of age or older and has permission to work in the United States issued by the Department of State if not a citizen, and has submitted to the Civil Service Office the prescribed completed employment forms of the aforementioned, prior to the deadline for applications.
  • Proof of a social security number. If you do not have your SS card, an official document with number printed on it will be accepted. (Ex: W-2, pay stub, etc.)

    The following item may be turned in at any time before the test is given.

  • Proof of veteran status; DD214. You must show proof of having served 90 consecutive days of active duty and show proof that you were honorably discharged. Any one showing proof will be awarded five points to a passing grade.
  • Deadlines are strictly enforced, your application form with items 1 and 2 listed above must be submitted to the Civil Service Office before both date/time and maximum number of applications stated on the ad or announcement of the vacancy.

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Accounting Clerk (T&T) - $11.50-$12.07/hour/DOE

Completion of high school supplemented by college or vocational training in bookkeeping or accounting, and experience in government and utility accounting; or an equivalent combination and education and experience.  Accepting the first 40 completed applications until Friday, March 26, 2010, at noon.

 

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Cashier (LUS) - $9.07-$10.44/Hour/DOE

Responsible for collecting and posting payments for utility bills, security deposits, returned checks, uncollectible accounts, admissions, rentals and meter installation fees made in person, by mail, or at a drive through window.  Completion of high school supplemented by experience as a cashier; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Hours of current position are weekdays, from 10 am to 7 pm.   Accepting the first 40 completed applications until Friday, March 26, 2010, at noon.

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Electrical Engineering Aide Specialist I (LUS-Fiber) - $3,406-$3,678/Month/DOE

Position is responsible for applying fiber optic communication knowledge in the day to day operations activities, coordinating premise technicians, managing, testing, and repairing customer premise equipment and assisting network technicians with trouble calls.  High school supplemented by two years of college or technical school math, science, networking, computes or related courses and experience in networking, communications, in house wiring, or sales or repair of premise equipment.  Accepting the first 40 completed applications until Friday, March 26, 2010, at noon.

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Equipment Operator III (Public Works) - $11.71-$13.53/hour/DOE

Position is responsible for the skilled operation of a STREET SWEEPER and Tandem Dump Truck used in the cleaning of streets.  Ninety percent of the duties of this position involves the skilled operation of the street sweeper.   Applicants must be able to independently operate the equipment.  Applicants must have at least a valid Commercial Driver’s License or CDL permit to apply and test, but must obtain a Louisiana Class A CDL with airbrake and combination endorsements, prior to hire.  Accepting the first 15 completed applications until Friday, March 26, 2010, at noon.

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Equipment Operator IV (Public Works) - $13.22-$16.52/hour/DOE

Position is responsible for the skilled operation of a GRADALL, Dozer, Excavator, Backhoe, Tandem Dump Truck and other heavy equipment used in maintenance, repair, and construction of large complex drainage projects.  Applicants must be able to independently operate the equipment.  Work of this class is distinguished from that of Equipment Operator III by the type of equipment operated, the skill level required by the job assignment, and the frequency of operation of the assigned equipment.  Applicants must have at least a valid Commercial Driver’s License or CDL permit to apply and test, but must obtain a Louisiana Class A CDL with airbrake, combination and tanker endorsements, prior to hire.  Accepting the first 15 completed applications until Friday, March 26, 2010, at noon.

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Laboratory Technician (LUS) - $2,583-$3,228/Month/DOE

This is responsible technical work involved in the analysis of water and/or wastewater samples.  Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in biology, chemistry, microbiology, soil science or related field.  Some experience in water quality or soil lab work; or any combination of training experience.  Possess the Class IV - Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment certification, as administered by the State of Louisiana, within three years of appointment to this position, strongly desired.  Accepting the first 40 completed applications until Friday, March 26, 2010, at noon.

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Meter Reader II (LUS) - $10.99/hour

Positions in this classification perform the most difficult or skipped readings of water and electric meters, connecting or disconnecting electric and water meters.  Working experience as a meter reader and in the collection of delinquent accounts, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid driver’s license to apply.  Possession of a valid Louisiana Driver’s license upon hire required.   Accepting the first 40 completed applications until Friday, March 26, 2010, at noon.

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Power Plant Technician (LUS) - $19.11-$23.88/hour/DOE

Responsible for efficient operation of any of three large natural gas fueled, steam driven electric generation units, while performing routine maintenance and/or cleaning and work is potentially hazardous.  If apprenticeship period is deemed necessary, incumbents will work under immediate supervision and guidance during an apprenticeship period and with significant independence at completion of training.  Incumbents work 12-hour rotating shift schedule and may be required to work additional overtime, depending on plant work requirements.  High school supplemented by completed vocational/technical schools in industrial trades or similar military experience, and significant working experience in heavy industrial plants strongly desired.  Accepting the first 15 completed applications until Friday, March 26, 2010, at noon.

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