NETWORKS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II (CLASS CODE 3302)

Networks Maintenance Technician II

This is the second-level position in the Networks multi-skilled workforce. Networks Maintenance Technician II work activities may include any combination of the following tasks appropriate for water distribution, wastewater collection preventive and reactive maintenance including minor maintenance and location of buried/covered meters.

Minimum qualifications:

Original entrance:

1. A valid driver's license.
2. Eighteen (18) months of maintenance and/or construction experience.
3. High School Diploma or GED. OR an additional four (4) years of experience in maintenance and/or construction.

Promotional:

1. A valid driver's license.
2. Permanent status with the Sewerage & Water Board and one (1) year of experience as a Networks Maintenance Technician I.
3. A letter from the appointing authority documenting certification in all required skills in the S&WB structured OJT program for Networks Maintenance Technician II.
4. High School Diploma or GED.

Or successful completion of the following training courses offered by the Department of Civil Service Employee Growth and Development Division: Reading Comprehension (COMM 100) Business Math (COMP 410) OR Basic Math for Utilities Workers (COMP 400).

Kind of examination:

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. This is an original entrance and departmental promotional examination.

General 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or TTY/Voice at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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. Public safety employees such as commissioned law enforcement officers hired by the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), firefighters hired by the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD), emergency medical technicians hired by the New Orleans Emergency Medical Services (NOEMS) and the recruits for these positions hired by these departments are excluded from this provision. Airport employees are excluded from this provision if the actual domicile of the employee is nearer to the employee's job site than the distance from the job site to the nearest point of Orleans Parish.

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.