Article III. ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT JOB DESCRIPTIONS, Appendix A. PERSONNEL, Code of Ordinances, St. Mary Parish

St. Mary Parish

Code of Ordinances

Appendix A. PERSONNEL

Article III. ST. MARY PARISH GOVERNMENT JOB DESCRIPTIONS

ACCOUNTANT I

Nature of work:

This is standard bookkeeping, accounting, and clerical work of average difficulty in maintaining fiscal records in a department of a parish government.

This work involves responsibility for the maintenance of documents, underlying financial transactions, the posting of financial data to account ledgers, and the preparation of routine documents used in a computerized accounting system. This incumbent, which is normally under the supervision of the accountant II, assistant director of finance, or director of finance, performs work within established work methods and instruction. Any unusual problems are referred to the supervisor. Probable errors are found through normal checks. In some instances, supervision may be exercised over subordinate workers. Work may involve frequent contacts with other departments, clinics, vendors, and/or the general publics to obtain, clarify, or give information. Work is reviewed in progress and/or upon completion for accuracy, adequacy, and compliance with guidelines.

In some departments, the posting of financial data into a computerized accounting system known as ARAMIS (Accounts Receivable And Management Information System) is used.

Note: This position can be used as a job description for an individual who performs only accounts payable duties or an individual who performs only accounts receivable duties in a large department, or for an individual in a small department which would include a combination of accounts receivable and accounts payable duties.

Requirements of work:

Graduation from an accredited high school and must have two years experience in clerical, bookkeeping, accounting, and/or statistical computation. Formal education/training in a recognized business or trade school may be substituted for the required experience. College training may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience. Completion of an accounting technician program of at least twelve months duration from a technical institute or business school may be substituted for all of the required experience. Must possess following knowledge and abilities:

• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices, including profit and loss statements;

• Thorough knowledge of financial report preparation and the ability to reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information is essential;

• Working knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, computers, and other office equipment;

• Ability to maintain routine accounting records; to perform simple arithmetic computations accurately; to operate adding machines and to understand and follow verbal and written instructions;

• Computer literacy.

Examples of work:

(NOTE: The examples listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks in which the work is similar related, or a logical assignment of the position.)

Receives cash and checks; deposits money, reconciles bank accounts, posts cash receipts to general and subsidiary ledgers, posts receipts to customer or department accounts, balances and reconciles the general and subsidiary ledgers; runs daily weekly, and monthly reports on accounts receivable and accounts payable, delinquent accounts, etc., and performs all accounts receivable duties.

Examines, checks, and pays invoices, processes purchase orders and receiving orders for accuracy and compliance with standard computerized accounting procedures; codes appropriate accounting documents to support the transaction; makes necessary changes in account information such as new addresses or service orders, and performs all accounts payable duties.

Prepares routine billings; posts billings to accounts; maintains detailed ledgers for accounts receivable; records investments in a journal; and may assist in preparation of biweekly payrolls. He/she abstracts data reflecting financial conditions and operating results for routine financial reports which show statistics such as revenue and expenditures, accounts payable and/or receivable, excess revenues over expense, etc.

He/she resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments, making adjustments; and reports any unusual billing procedures.

Incumbent audits freight bills against fraud, processes charge backs and bad checks and answers account receivable and payable inquiries.

Incumbent may calculate and/or verify employees' wages and salaries and prepare payroll related reports, and may be responsible for delivering payroll to the payroll department. He/she may also prepare and submit requests for personnel action; and maintain time and leave records.

Administers and interprets accounting policy and procedures as required, assures compliances with all federal, state, and local tax laws and reporting regulations, and provides solutions to accounting problems as needed; may prepare administrative reports on a monthly basis, may be responsible for the collection of data to use in the monthly reports on-line, may be responsible for medical records, and may send and/or receive client information.

Writes checks to pay bills; files checks and reports; reviews accounting reports for invalidly processed data; makes correcting entries.

Incumbent may run errands to various places such as post office; types routine forms or letters such as letters pertaining to delinquent accounts and sends them out when necessary, and makes small purchases of supplies and equipment or initiate larger requisitions through established channels.

Incumbent may confer with the general public, patients, vendors, and employees to obtain routine information and answer routine questions, and maintains clients' charts. He/she answers telephone and routes calls to appropriate person and/or receives and distributes messages.

Incumbent may perform daily entries of client data and assessments and daily posting of service tickets; duplicated entries and uploads are entered into a Mainframe Computer which allows the State Office to receive client and accounting information. He/she prepares statements and/or receipts for self-paying patients, clients, or customers, may file insurance claims and Medicare and Medicaid claims.

From time to time, as a result of existing conditions, work load considerations, manpower demands, and/or deadlines, work assignments may be modified by supervisory personnel to the extent that the incumbent may be directed to perform a task which, while not within the specific description of his/her position, will be within the limitations of his/her experience and/or training. At no time during such assignment modifications will the compensation rate for the incumbent be reduced.

ACCOUNTANT II

Nature of work:

This is specialized bookkeeping, accounting, and clerical work of average difficulty in maintaining fiscal records in an accounting department of a parish government.

Work involves responsibility for the maintenance of documents underlying financial transactions, the posting of financial data to account ledgers, and the preparation of routine documents used in a computerized accounting system. This incumbent, which is normally under the supervision of the assistant director of finance or director finance, performs work within established work methods and instruction; any unusual problems are referred to the supervisor. Probable errors are found through normal checks. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate workers. Work may involve frequent contacts with other departments, vendors, and/or the general publics to obtain, clarify, or give information. Work is reviewed in progress and/or upon completion for accuracy, adequacy, and compliance with guidelines.

In some departments, the posting of financial data into a computerized accounting system knows as ARAMIS (Accounts Receivable and Management Information System) is used.

Note: This position can be used as a job description for an individual who performs accounts payable or accounts receivable duties and supervises the accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and or other operations, in a department, or for an individual in a small department which would include a combination of accounts receivable, accounts payable duties, and/or payroll; and some supervisory duties.

Requirements of work:

Graduation from an accredited high school and must have four years experience in clerical, bookkeeping, accounting, and/or statistical computation. Formal education/training in a recognized business or trade school may be substituted for two years of the required experience. College training may be substituted for two years of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.

Completion of an accounting technical program of at least 12 months duration from a technical institute or business school may be substituted for two years of the required experience. Must possess the following knowledge and abilities:

• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices, including profit and loss statements;

• Thorough knowledge of financial report preparation and the ability to reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information is essential;

• Working knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, computers, and other office equipment;

• Ability to maintain routine accounting records; to perform simple arithmetic computations accurately; to operate adding machines and to understand and follow verbal and written instructions;

• Computer literacy;

• Ability to oversee subordinates in a supervisory manner;

• Strong analytical skills required with a high energy level, and must be able to train qualified personnel;

• Well organized, team player with excellent communication skills is required.

Examples of work:

Examines, checks, and pays invoices, processes purchase orders, and receiving orders for accuracy and compliance with standard computerized accounting procedures; codes appropriate accounting documents to support the transaction; makes necessary changes in account information such as new addresses or service orders, and performs all accounts payable duties.

Prepares routine billings; posts billings to accounts; maintains detailed ledgers for accounts receivable; records investments in a journal; and may assist in preparation of bi-weekly payrolls. He/she abstracts data reflecting financial conditions and operating results for routing financial reports which show statistics such as revenue and expenditures, accounts payable and/or receivable, excess revenues over expense, etc.

He/she resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments, making adjustments, and reports any unusual billing procedures.

Incumbent audits freight bills against fraud, processes charge backs and bad checks and answers account receivable and payable inquiries.

Writes checks to pay bills; files checks and reports; reviews accounting reports for invalidly processed data; makes correcting entries.

Administers and interprets accounting policy and procedures as required, assures compliances with all federal, state, and local tax laws and reporting regulations, and provides solutions to accounting problems as needed; and prepares administrative reports on a monthly basis, may be responsible for the collection of data to use in the monthly reports on-line, and may be responsible for medical records, and may send and/or receive client information.

Incumbent may run errands to various places such as post office or bank; types routine forms or letters such as letters pertaining to delinquent accounts and sends them out when necessary, and makes small purchases of supplies and equipment or initiate larger requisitions through established channels.

Incumbent confers with the general public, patients, vendors, and employees to obtain routine information and answer routine questions; and maintain clients' charts. He/she answers telephone and routes calls to appropriate person and/or receives and distributes messages.

He/she may perform daily entries of client data and assessments and daily posting of service tickets; duplicated entries and uploads are entered into a Mainframe Computer which allows the state office to receive client and accounting information. He/she prepares statements and/or receipts for self-paying patients, clients, or customers, and may file insurance claims and Medicare and Medicaid claims.

Incumbent manages and oversees all functions of the payroll department including checking edits, balancing monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports, state and federal tax reports, retirement reports, and any other reports prepared by the payroll department.

Ensures accurate preparation and balancing of payroll, drafts payroll policy and recommends procedural changes for the payroll department, acts as liaison with outside computer payroll processing companies for problem resolution and error correction, handles various payroll adjustments, including shortages and overages, prepares periodic payroll-related analysis, statements and projections.

He/she organizes the basic financial/accounting activities including financial statements, cash flow, and tracking of all accounts.

Supervises accounts receivable/payable on a daily basis and advises Director of any significant developments. He/she oversees the disbursement of parish funds according to established governmental policy, and is responsible for the preparation of all financial statements and documents for issuance to banks and federal, state, and local authorities.

Review daily cash flow and departmental accounting systems to assure accuracy, trains and supervises subordinates.

Incumbent conducts performance evaluations on employees under your supervision, and recommends any organization or staffing requirements.

ADMINISTRATIVE/EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Nature of work:

Incumbent performs a variety of administrative and clerical activities for the parish president, chief administrative officer, and/or other parish officials.

Requirements of work:

He/she must have education to include familiarity with general office procedures and practices, with emphasis on administrative training; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A two year college degree is required or any equivalent combination of experience of five years.

Has thorough knowledge of principles and practices of parish administration and operation, including the organization and function of parish governmental units. Has the ability to use and interpret financial, accounting, and legal terminology. Understands professional language involved in legislative and governmental activities. Must be able to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing, and must be able to use independent judgment and discretion in determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented.

Examples of work:

Incumbent coordinates all appointments and maintains schedule for parish president, chief administrative officer, and/or other parish officials.

He/she follows up on calls from and places calls to legislators and staff, drafts, composes, and distributes correspondence for parish president, chief administrative officer, and/or other parish officials.

Incumbent maintains filing system for all correspondence and documents, keeps records of check and cash received, and submits records to the finance department on a daily basis.

He/she reads and synopsizes pamphlets, books, reports, etc. and briefs parish president, chief administrative officer, and/or other parish officials as to the contents.

Incumbent maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities, and maintains high quality communication with all parish departments and divisions, co-workers, customers, and the public.

Incumbent maintains an effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under nature of work.

Incumbent assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines, and completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, Parish policy, standards, or prescribed procedures.

Incumbent accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human, and conceptual areas, attends work regularly and with a minimum of tardiness/absences.

Incumbent adheres to parish policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness, and provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

He/she maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant, and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Incumbent exercises analytical judgments in areas of responsibility, identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives, identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations.

He/she implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures with a minimum of errors, seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations, and alternative before exercising judgment.

Incumbent accepts supervisor's instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of the same, questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences is justified (i.e. poor communications, variance with parish policy and procedure), and offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the parish.

Incumbent shares knowledge with managers, supervisors, and staff for mutual and parish benefit, contributes to maintaining high morale among all parish employees, other departments, and the public so as to maintain good will toward the parish and to project a good image.

He/she tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions, and complaints from other departments and persons in order to maintain good will within the parish, and interacts effectively with higher management, the parish president, chief administrative officer, professionals, and the public.

Incumbent plans and organizes daily work routine, establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology, and avoids duplication of effort. He/she estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. He/she attends required meetings, planning sessions, and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Incumbent adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the parish and various regulatory agencies, and sees that the standards are not violated.

Incumbent maintains a clean and orderly workplace.

Incumbent plans, directs, and uses information effectively in order to enhance activities and production of the department, knows and understands the expectations of the parish regarding the activities of the department and works to see that these expectations are met.

Incumbent designs and formulates ways, means, and timing to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and the parish; and within the constraints of parish policy, formulates the appropriate strategy and tactic for achieving departmental and parish objectives. He/she organizes, arranges, and allocates manpower, financial and other designated resources in an efficient and effective way so as to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and the parish.

He/she uses discretion and judgment in developing and implementing courses of action affecting the department, and when a particular policy, procedure, or strategy does not appear to be achieving the desired result, moves decisively and definitively to develop and implement alternatives.

Incumbent regularly seeks new and improved methodologies, policies, and procedures for enhancing the effectiveness of the department and the parish; and employs imagination and creativity in the application of duties and responsibilities.

Incumbent is not adverse to change.

Incumbent strives to develop and maintain good rapport with all staff, listens to and considers their suggestions and complaints and responds appropriately, and maintains the respect and loyalty of the staff.

He/she has a clear and comprehensive understanding of parish policies regarding the department and adheres to those policies, and keeps abreast of changes in policies and implements them.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER I

Nature of work:

To serve as assistant to an executive or administrator for a major organization, has responsibility for all minor administrative matters and serves as confidential secretary.

Requirements of work:

A baccalaureate degree. Eight years of full time work experience in any field may be substituted for the degree. College credit may be substituted on a one year per 30 hours basis toward experience.

Examples of work:

Relieves administrator of all minor administrative matters and serves as confidential secretary, analyzes and prepares detailed reports on any phase of organizational activity, including recommendations for revising procedures to improve operations.

Prepares routine memoranda for the administrator informing staff of administrative decisions and matters of policy, performs and/or supervises administrative support activities such as maintaining files and central records, printing and duplication services, security, purchasing of supplies and equipment, preparation of payroll or personnel records.

Monitors budget and advises administrator of budget status, collects and/or supervises the collection and preparation of data into reports, prepares correspondence relative to administrative activities, sorts and routes mail to proper divisions and composes correspondence not requiring attention of the administrator.

He/she performs a variety of administrative tasks such as organizing appointment calendar, screening visitors and telephone calls by answering or referring routine questions, and making travel arrangements.

Incumbent schedules conferences and meetings, and takes or transcribes minutes of meetings, types correspondence, reports, forms, contracts, manuals, bulletins, hearings, and other important documents using a word processor and/or computer.

Incumbent acts as administrative liaison between administrator and staff, may operate or supervise operation of computers relating to data entry, inquiry, and reports, maintains frequent contact for administrator with public and private officials and professionals, edits correspondence and reports for administrator's review. May coordinate and/or supervise activity of other clerical personnel.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER II

Nature of work:

To serve as assistant to an executive or administrator for a major organization, has responsibility for all minor administrative matters and serves as confidential secretary.

Requirements of work:

A baccalaureate degree. Ten years of full time work experience in any field may be substituted for the degree. College credit may be substituted on a one year per 30 hours basis toward experience.

Examples of work:

Relieves administrator of all minor administrative matters and serves as confidential secretary.

Helps plan, organize, direct and administer all functions of the department.

Analyzes and prepares detailed reports on any phase of organizational activity, including recommendations for revising procedures to improve operations.

Incumbent prepares routine memoranda for the administrator informing staff of administrative decisions and matters of policy.

He/she assists with the development of budget recommendation for operating services, capital outlay, personnel services, equipment and materials for the facility; and performs and/or supervises administrative support activities such as maintaining files and central records.

Incumbent collects and/or supervises the collection and preparation of data entry reports, prepares correspondence relative to administrative activities, and sorts and routes mail to proper divisions and composes correspondence.

Incumbent schedules conferences and meetings and takes or transcribes minutes of meetings, coordinates and/or supervises activity of clerical personnel, and assists administrator in conducting meetings and conferences with subordinate personnel to discuss and resolve organizational, personnel and technical problems.

Incumbent acts as administrative liaison between administrator and staff.

Incumbent edits correspondence and reports for administrator's review.

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER III

Nature of work:

To provide administrative and/or support functions for an organizational office or department involving several administrative service areas such as purchasing, telecommunications, vehicle control, inventory and property, and duplicating and printing, or comparable programs or projects.

Requirements of work:

A baccalaureate degree plus two years of professional level experience in administrative services, accounting, auditing, purchasing or staff development. Twelve years of full time work experience in any field may be substituted for the degree only.

Examples of work:

Relieves administrator of all minor administrative matters and serves as a confidential secretary.

Incumbent helps plan, organize, direct and administer all functions of a department, analyzes and prepares detailed reports on any phase of organizational activity, including recommendations for revising procedures to improve operations.

Incumbent prepares routine memoranda for the administrator informing staff of administrative decisions and matters of policy, assists with the development of budget recommendation for operating services, capital outlay, personnel services, equipment and materials for the facility, and performs and/or supervises administrative support activities such as maintaining files and central records.

Incumbent collects and/or supervises collection and preparation of data into reports, prepares correspondence relative to administrative activities, and sorts and routes mail to proper divisions and composes correspondence.

He/she schedules conferences and meetings and takes minutes of meetings, coordinates and/or supervises activity of clerical personnel, assists administrator in conducting meetings and conferences with subordinate personnel to discuss and resolve organizational, personnel and technical problems.

He/she acts as administrative liaison between administrator and staff.

Incumbent edits correspondence and reports for administrator's review.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT/SECRETARY

Nature of work:

To serve as assistant to an executive or administrator for a major organization, has responsibility for all minor administrative matters and serves as confidential secretary.

Requirements of work:

A baccalaureate degree. Ten years of experience in which clerical and/or managerial work was a major duty may be substituted for the degree. An associate degree in secretarial science or office administration will be substituted for three years of the required experience.

Examples of work:

Relieves administrator of all minor administrative matters and serves as a confidential secretary.

Incumbent analyzes and prepares memoranda for the administrator informing staff of administrative decisions and matters of policy, and performs and/or supervises administrative support activities such as maintaining files and central records, printing and duplication services, security, purchasing of supplies and equipment, preparation of payroll or personnel records.

He/she monitors budget and advises administrator of budget status, collects and/or supervises the collection and preparation of data into reports, prepares correspondence relative to administrative activities, sorts and routes mail to proper divisions, and composes correspondence not requiring attention of the administrator.

Incumbent performs a variety of administrative tasks such as organizing appointment calendar, screening visitors and telephone calls by answering or referring routine questions, and making travel arrangements.

Incumbent schedules conferences and meetings and takes or transcribes minutes of meetings, types correspondences, reports, forms, contracts, manuals, bulletins, hearing, and other important documents; may operate a word processor and/or computers and acts as administrative liaison between administrator and staff.

He/she may operate or supervise operation of computer terminals relating to data entry, inquiry, and reports, maintains frequent contact for administrator with public and private officials and professionals, and coordinates and/or supervises activity of other clerical personnel.

Incumbent edits correspondence and reports for administrator's review.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE NURSING DIRECTOR I

Nature of work:

To manage and oversee all paraprofessional and professional nursing activities at a substance abuse treatment facility.

Requirements of work:

Must possess a valid Louisiana State Board of Nursing (RN) License to practice professional nursing; plus five years of professional nursing experience including three years in a psychiatric or substance abuse setting.

Examples of work:

Incumbent supervises professional and paraprofessional nursing services for a substance abuse facility and coordinates activities with other departments, determines suitable organizational structure and staffing requirements for nursing section, develops policies, procedures and standards of care in accordance with agency, state, and federal regulations, and may develop and monitor section's budget.

Incumbent reviews staffing schedule to ensure adequate coverage of all units, interviews applicants with personnel, and make recommendations concerning hiring and dismissals.

Incumbent may serve on agency policy, procedures and standards committee, identifies needs for in-service education and staff participation in same, infection control, quality assurance (continuous quality improvement), block grant compliance reporting, abuse and neglect committee and utilization review.

He/she ensures that patient care standards are maintained, and serves as consultant to supervisors on technical and disciplinary issues.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE NURSING DIRECTOR II

Nature of work:

To manage and oversee all paraprofessional and professional nursing activities at a substance abuse treatment facility.

Requirements of work:

Must possess a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing; plus five years of professional nursing experience including three years in a psychiatric or substance abuse setting.

A baccalaureate degree in nursing may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

A master's degree in nursing may be substituted for an additional year of the required experience.

A doctorate degree in nursing may be substituted for an additional year of the required experience.

Examples of work:

Incumbent reviews staffing schedule to ensure adequate coverage of all units, interviews applicants with personnel, and make recommendations concerning hiring and dismissals.

He/she ensures that patient care standards are maintained, and serves as consultant to supervisors on technical and disciplinary issues.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE SOCIAL WORKER I

Nature of work:

To provide specialized social work services to patients, family members, and significant others including psycho-social assessments, individual, family and group counseling and therapy using applied social work techniques at the entry level of practice.

Requirements of work:

A master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work is required.

Examples of work:

Incumbent interviews clients or clients' families in order to develop psycho-social assessment.

Incumbent assesses social needs in response to identified problems or needs with particular focus to those issues resulting from substance abuse. With this in mind, a holistic approach to assessment, goal setting and treatment is provided.

He/she provides social work component in an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary team approach to diagnosis, planning and treatment, generally provides services of a short term and specific goals directed nature.

Incumbent documents in case records treatment provided, recommendations made and other data pertinent to the client, and works with special populations such as pregnant women and relapse patients.

He/she reviews agency policies and procedures in order to provide information to the public or to clients in regard to particular agency expectations and requirements.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE SOCIAL WORKER II

Nature of work:

To formulate and implement differential diagnostic treatment plans that will provide skilled psycho-social intervention methodologies for patients, family members, and significant others.

Requirements of work:

A master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work, followed by two years of professional level social work.

Examples of work:

Incumbent plans priorities and manages individual treatment programs by evaluating patients' functioning, conducting intensive interviews and gathering historical, legal or technical data in order to determine and implement the most effective type of psycho-social intervention. He/she is professionally responsible for more high risk diagnostic cases and methodological intervention strategies.

Incumbent provides advanced psycho-social case management to individuals, groups and families when this intervention is determined to be the most appropriate, and provides psycho-social interventions to substance abusers diagnosed as having more severe psychiatric disorders and greater behavioral dysfunctions requiring more detailed and frequent therapy, to multi-problem families and for substance abuse patients in need of crisis intervention care.

He/she determines where specialized treatment is indicated to overcome or arrest major problems involving social dysfunctions, alcoholism and drug addiction, behavioral disorders and/or severe risk to self or others; arranges for appropriate treatment planning.

Incumbent provides a variety of alternative intervention methodologies as is appropriate based upon approved treatment plans but is particularly skilled in more than one specialized modality or in working with a more difficult caseload than the beginning generalist.

He/she participates in the development of comprehensive array of social services which will support the more independent living of clients in the community, coordinates linkages for the referral of patients and their families to other community resources as needed.

He/she assesses on a continuous basis, the level of care necessary for each patient, including reassignment, discharge or placement as indicated and communicates these recommendations to the treatment team, reviews agency policies and procedures in order to provide information to the public or to clients in particular agency expectations and recommendations.

Incumbent documents in official reports and case records treatment provided, recommendations made and other data pertinent to the individual or group for legal, professional, and technical accountability purposes; and participates in quality assurance review activities.

He/she provides expert testimony and advocacy representation on behalf of clients in court cases, and provides input and recommendations on policies and/or procedures particularly in those areas of patient care with the potential for a major or long lasting impact.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE SOCIAL WORKER III

Nature of work:

To formulate and implement differential diagnostic treatment plans that will provide skilled psycho-social intervention methodologies for complex, specialized cases of substance abusers, family members and significant others.

Requirements of work:

A master's degree in social work from an accredited school of social work, followed by three years of professional level social work at the journeyman level including board certification (BCSW). Supervisory responsibility included.

Examples of work:

Completes social history on each patient in fulfillment of state regulations.

Incumbent actively participates in family programs as co-facilitator, and also assists family counselor in preparing various patients to participate in the program. He/she acts as liaison between patient and family and/or significant others to facilitate their involvement in the family program and collateral family and/or significant other work. Provides conjoint and collateral counseling for patients, family members and significant others as appropriate.

He/she assists Social Service Counselors in selected case management activities as appropriate, and carries a case load of selected, complex cases requiring a highly specialized provision of services, such as overt suicidal ideation psychosis in combination with diagnosis of chronic substance abuse and/or dependence.

Incumbent plans and presents programs in substance abuse and mental health education to other professionals, schools, or multi-service agencies; and assesses staff training needs; plans and presents staff development programs to enhance their continuous growth.

Incumbent provides expert testimony and advocacy representation on behalf of clients in court cases, and provides consultation in clinical programmatic areas to contract facilities.

Incumbent may develop specialized therapeutic program content and implement new or revised programs and maintains existing ones in consultation with the program coordinator.

He/she develops full program policies and procedures in an identified area of a large facility or for a complete satellite program in consultation with the regional manager; and participates actively in interdisciplinary staff conferences and represents the social work components in planning clinical interventions, programmatic activities and participates in development of polices and procedures.

ASSISTANT CLERK OF COUNCIL

Nature of work:

The clerk of council may require an assistance to serve in her capacity and to assist with required duties of the clerk of the council.

The assistant clerk of council, which is normally under the supervision of the clerk of council and/or council, must be able to give notices of council meetings to its members and the public, keep the journal of it's proceedings, be official secretary of the council, and perform such other duties as are required by the position of clerk of council.

Requirements of work:

Graduation from an accredited high school, including or supplemented by courses in typing, speedwriting, and office machines, or equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide knowledge and ability.

Examples of work:

This incumbent is responsible for varied clerical work. This involves the performance of complex and important clerical operations that include typing, taking and transcribing dictation, processing of liquor permit applications, corresponding with the water works districts of the parish in regards to garbage collection fees, etc. This work requires the application of judgment and knowledge, gained through experience, to work problems.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Nature of work:

This is advanced accounting and clerical work of average difficulty in maintaining fiscal records in all aspects of a financial department of a parish government, and serves as an assistant to the director of finance. This incumbent is under the direct supervision of the director of finance.

Requirements of work:

Graduation from an accredited high school and must have five years experience in clerical, bookkeeping, accounting, and/or statistical computation. Formal education/training in a recognized business or trade school may be substituted for two years of the required experience. College training may be substituted for years of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester hours for one year of experience. Completion of an accounting technical program of at least 12 months duration from a technical institute or business school may be substituted for two years of the required experience. Must possess the following knowledge and abilities:

• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices, including profit and loss statements, budgets, investments, and grants;

• Ability to maintain financial records, reports and statements; to acquire knowledge of system accounting procedures and operations; to understand and follow verbal and written instructions;

• Working knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, computers and other office equipment;

• Ability to maintain routine accounting records; to perform simple arithmetic computations accurately; to operate adding machines;

• Computer literacy;

• Ability to oversee subordinates in a supervisory manner;

• Strong analytical skills required with a high energy level, and must be able to train qualified personnel;

• Well organized, team player with excellent communication skills is required;

Examples of work:

Incumbent assists director of finance in accumulation of data and prepares standard accounting reports which includes keeping a record of the amounts of funds received or disbursed.

He/she maintains complete accounting records for a functional unit of the finance office or for a department; posts to manual and computer ledgers, balances accounts.

Incumbent contacts representatives of other agencies to clarify facts about financial transactions or provide limited information on payroll, insurance, and account procedures, rules, and regulations; assists in final preparations of payrolls.

He/she may makes deposits, reconciles bank statements, keeps director informed of cash balances, and assists director of finance in making and recording investments of various funds.

Incumbent post receipts and disbursements, updated financial records stored on computer, and writes vendor checks when instructed.

Incumbent assists the director of finance in the administration of a uniform central accounting system for all parish departments, offices, and agencies, using nationally accepted standards where applicable.

He/she assists in the preparation of intergovernmental grant applications on behalf of the parish government and informing department, offices, and agencies of relevant local, state, and federal programs.

Incumbent maintains of an inventory of all property, real and personal, and provides general administrative services.

Administers and interprets accounting policy and procedures as required, assures compliances with all federal, state, and local tax laws and reporting regulations, and provides solutions to accounting problems as needed; and prepares administrative reports on a monthly basis, may be responsible for the collection of data to use in the monthly reports on-line.

Incumbent manages and oversees some functions of the payroll, accounts receivable and accounts receivable departments including assisting with the checking of edits, balancing monthly, quarterly and yearly reports, state and federal tax reports, retirement reports, and any other reports that may be required.

Incumbent handles various general ledger adjustments, including shortages and overages, prepares periodic payroll-related analysis, statements and projections.

He/she organizes the basic financial/accounting activities including financial statements, cash flow, and tracking of all accounts.

Incumbent may conduct performance evaluations on employees under supervision, may recommend any organization or staffing requirements, and may train and supervise subordinates engaged in the accounting department.

He/she performs other activities as may be directed by the director of finance.

He/she performs auditing activities in the recording and reporting of financial transactions and budgetary control for all departments and supervises the preparation of financial report statements and analysis, reviews and appraises financial and operational policies, procedures, controls, and records of all departments.

Incumbent audits activities to make sure they comply with federal, state, and local regulations and/or works with designated auditors to assist with the annual audit.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Nature of work:

Incumbent assists the director of homeland security and emergency preparedness in developing, implementing, and maintaining security for all parish buildings, parks, boat ramps, recreation facilities, and other facilities; and assists in developing, preparing, and implementing a plan of action for all hurricanes, other natural emergencies or disasters, hazardous incidents, and acts of terrorism. The assistant director of homeland security and emergency preparedness, which is appointed by the chief administrative officer, shall be accountable to the director of homeland security and emergency preparedness and the chief administrative officer.

Requirements of work:

Technical training in communications, and three to five years emergency services, law enforcement, or similar experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have educational training in emergency management principles and procedures, along with experience in this or related fields; or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Examples of work:

(NOTE: The examples listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to the classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks in which the work is similar related, or a logical assignment of the position.)

The incumbent, along with the director, serves as safety engineer to develop sign inventory procedures related to emergency preparedness, formulates preparations in advance of fire, hazardous materials, and weather emergencies; and conducts security, emergency and safety awareness programs for the parish.

Incumbent assists the director in investigating accidents which occur in the parish relative to security, hazardous incidents, acts of terrorism, and disasters, and designs procedures and operates computer-based (graphics) information system for emergency preparedness.

Incumbent assists the director in coordinating, participating, and assisting the local emergency planning committee.

Incumbent assists the director in coordinating efforts and administration of volunteer fire districts and departments within the parish.

Incumbent assists the director in reviewing, amending, and updating the parish's all-hazards plan.

The incumbent assists the director in conducting a security survey on all properties belonging to the St. Mary Parish and to recommend a plan on each property to insure the safety and security of persons working and visiting.

The incumbent assists director in preparing a plan for joint approval of the parish council and the sheriff for immediate implementation involving providing Security for the entire courthouse building (to include the entrance, exits, hallways, elevators, stairways, and all courtrooms).

The incumbent assists the director in conducting security surveys on all water plants, electric plants, gas producing plants, hospitals, protection levees, and airports, and provide each facility with a written recommendation to assist them in improving for the safety and security for each.

The incumbent assists the director in working with the National Weather Service, mayors, parish president and council in preparing a plan of action for all hurricanes, other natural emergencies or disasters, and acts of terrorism.

The incumbent assists the director in making recommendations on safety and use of all parish owned facilities, parks, boat ramps, and recreation facilities.

The incumbent assists the director in working with all companies that have pipelines running through the parish and ensure that all are marked and have response telephone number on those warning signs.

The incumbent assists the director on checking on all fuel (liquid, gas, and oil) storage facilities to ensure all have barrier levees, security fences, and warning signs.

Performs other related duties as required.

ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE GREENS SUPERINTENDENT I

Nature of work:

To manage and maintain golf course properties including the golf course, maintenance equipment, and clubhouse grounds and landscaping, and develop, implement, and supervise a greens maintenance program under the supervision of the golf course greens superintendent.

Requirements of work:

• Shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge of agronomy and turf grass management practices; a working knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods; and a thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf.

• Shall have knowledge of and experience in the methods, materials and equipment of golf course maintenance.

• Shall have management supervision experience, ability to interact at all levels, interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Shall have the ability to train and supervise personnel needed to perform golf course maintenance.

• Shall from time to time be required to work irregular hours as needed.

Examples of work:

The assistant golf course greens superintendent I shall report directly to the Golf Course Greens Superintendent of the Atchafalaya Golf Course. If the golf course greens superintendent's position is vacant, the assistant golf course greens superintendent shall report directly to the director of golf, with direction and oversight from the Chairman of the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission. The role of the greens superintendent includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining golf course properties including the golf course, maintenance equipment, equipment and chemical storage facilities, clubhouse grounds and landscaping.

• Developing, implementing and supervising a greens maintenance program.

• Inspecting, testing and directing the operation and maintenance of all irrigation systems and drainage systems.

• Scheduling and implementing soil sampling, planting, irrigation, and chemical application as needed.

• Planning, scheduling, coordinating, developing, supervising and/or monitoring construction, renovation and/or reconstruction of such properties, whether performed by maintenance staff or outside contractors. These projects shall be approved by the St. Mary Parish Government, "OWNER" and the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission.

• Training, directing and supervising a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining the golf course properties, including all landscaping located thereon.

• Planning all maintenance and project work, applying his/her agronomic, construction and administrative expertise to achieve the agreed-upon maintenance standards and long-range goals of the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission.

• Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish maintenance and repair work.

• Acquires equipment and purchases necessary supplies to maintain the golf course properties in accordance with established purchasing and budgeting procedures. The superintendent is responsible for inventory control and equipment maintenance programs. The superintendent exercises cost control measures to keep, as nearly as possible, operating and capital expenses in line with approved budgets.

• Maintains accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications and safety programs.

ASSISTANT GOLF COURSE GREENS SUPERINTENDENT II

Nature of work:

Requirements of work:

• Shall have a high degree of administrative ability in terms of problem solving and decision making.

• Shall have knowledge of and experience in the methods, materials and equipment of golf course maintenance.

• Shall have management supervision experience, ability to interact at all levels, interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Shall have the ability to train and supervise personnel needed to perform golf course maintenance.

• Shall from time to time be required to work irregular hours as needed.

• Shall have knowledge of current federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations affecting all aspects of golf course maintenance operations (including, but not limited to, employment, safety, and environmental standards, laws and regulations related to the application, handling and storage of fertilizers, herbicides, chemicals and other related materials).

• Shall have or obtain the appropriate chemical/herbicide/pesticide applicator certification or license as required by the State of Louisiana within six months of employment.

• Shall reside in St. Mary Parish within three months of employment.

Examples of work:

The assistant golf course greens superintendent shall report directly to the Golf Course Greens Superintendent of the Atchafalaya Golf Course. If the golf course greens superintendent's position is vacant, the assistant golf course greens superintendent shall report directly to the director of golf, with direction and oversight from the Chairman of the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission. The role of the greens superintendent includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining golf course properties including the golf course, maintenance equipment, equipment and chemical storage facilities, clubhouse grounds and landscaping.

• Developing, implementing and supervising a greens maintenance program.

• Inspecting, testing and directing the operation and maintenance of all irrigation systems and drainage systems.

• Scheduling and implementing soil sampling, planting, irrigation, and chemical application as needed.

• Training, directing and supervising a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining the golf course properties, including all landscaping located thereon.

• Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish maintenance and repair work.

• Maintains accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications and safety programs.

ASSISTANT GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Nature of work:

Assist the director of golf in the day-to-day operation of the golf shop and management of golfers on the golf course. Expectations of the assistant golf professional will include knowledge of merchandising, tournament/event coordination, teaching, handicapping, club repair and or service options, and any activity that enhances the total golf experience for our members and guests.

Requirements of work:

• Shall be registered in the GPTP program of the PGA. Must have registered for the players ability test (PAT) with intentions on the pursuit of class A membership into the PGA;

• Shall have a high degree of administrative ability in terms of problem solving and decision making;

• Shall have knowledge of and experience in the methods of golf course operation;

• Shall have management supervision experience, ability to interact at all levels, interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills;

• Shall have the ability to train and supervise personnel needed to perform golf course management, operations, and duties;

• Shall from time to time be required to work irregular hours as needed;

• Shall have knowledge of current federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations affecting all aspects of golf course operations (including, but not limited to, employment, safety, and environmental standards, and other related activities associated with golf course operations).

Examples of work:

The assistant golf professional reports directly to the director of golf and duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist head golf professional in hiring, training, scheduling, time keeping and supervision of all outside golf staff;

• Responsible for cash management during shifts, including safe balance to accuracy and deposits made daily;

• Take an active position in aiding the head golf professional in all month end procedures. Inclusive of physical inventory count and round tracking;

• Play an integral role in monitoring daily business practices, offering ideas and feedback in regards to achieving and/or surpassing the goals of the facility;

• Responsible for the creation of golfer programs tailored to expose new golfers to the game of golf;

• Represent the facility in the PGA Gulf States Section events, as time will permit, but only with the approval of the head golf professional;

• Perform other duties for the benefit of Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild as requested by the head golf professional and/or president of golf operations.

ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR

Nature of work:

This is management and supervisory work involving skilled, semiskilled, and non-skilled personnel involved in the operation and maintenance of a particular jobsite or department. This incumbent is normally under the direct supervision of the supervisor of the department.

Requirements of work:

It is highly recommended that all supervisors obtain a high school diploma or a certificate of equivalency.

One to three years of experience in the operation of department and/or maintenance of mechanical or electrical equipment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which would provide the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Ability to understand and transmit verbal and written instructions, and supervise workers and other maintenance employees. Must be able to advise others on practical construction techniques to solve problems;

• Skill in the safe use and care of light and medium construction and maintenance of power tools and equipment;

• Ability to coordinate work such as hard surface and mechanical work to prevent interruption of operation and to coordinate employees to keep the operation going;

• At least three years of working and/or supervisory experience in the field/department in which he/she is going to be assigned assistant supervisor in.

Examples of work:

Incumbent assists in conjunction with the supervisor and help establish the system of recording all of the information that is vital to the operation. For example: Daily inventories on "fast usage" items.

Incumbent assists in planning the course of action to be taken to best utilize the operation and manpower whenever there is an interruption of the input due to weather or in the event of a major breakdown. Assists in scheduling all major replacement or repair work as it becomes necessary.

Assist in making the necessary changes in operation schedules to compensate for extra burden after holidays or bad weather "pile ups."

Supervises the use and care of tools, equipment, and vehicles utilized in operations; assures adherence to safety rules and regulations.

BAR MANAGER

Nature of work:

The bar manager, which reports directly to the director of golf, will be responsible for offering a clean, relaxing, enjoyable and timely dining experience for all clientele. The incumbent shall manage the day-to-day operation consisting of all duties associated with management of the bar. Shall develop and implement programs and promotions to enhance the image of the course and foster positive relationships with the community.

Requirements of work:

Shall have a high degree of administrative ability in terms of problem solving and decision-making.

Shall have knowledge of and experience in the methods of bar management.

Shall have management supervision experience, ability to interact at all levels, interpersonal skills, and excellent written and verbal skills.

Shall have the ability to train and supervise personnel needed to perform at restaurant levels of operation and perform all duties applicable.

Shall from time to time be required to work irregular hours as needed.

Shall have knowledge of current federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, and licenses required affecting all aspects of a retail beverage operation.

Examples of work:

The incumbent shall manage proper ordering, as well as, the documentation required to consistently record the accuracy of inventory, track monthly inventory of all sales, purchases and costs of goods sold, and manage routine cleaning of facility and bar preparation and serving areas.

The incumbent shall offer the highest level of customer service at all times by taking orders and preparing them in a timely fashion to insure a satisfied customer.

The incumbent shall be the management of the execution of opening and closing checklists.

BARTENDER

Nature of work:

The bartender, which reports directly to the food and beverage director or golf course manager, will be responsible for offering a clean, relaxing, enjoyable and timely dining experience for all clientele. The incumbent shall execute programs and promotions to enhance the image of the course and foster positive relationships with the community.

Requirements of work:

Shall have knowledge and experience to mix and serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks to patrons of the bar.

Shall have the ability to interact with other employees at all levels.

Shall have the ability to train personnel needed to perform at restaurant levels of operation and perform all duties applicable.

Shall have knowledge of rules and regulations affecting all aspects of the bar operation.

Shall have the ability to order, stock and inventory all beverages when directed.

Examples of work:

(Note: The examples listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks in which the work is similarly related, or a logical assignment of the position.)

The incumbent shall execute proper ordering, as well as, the documentation required to consistently record the accuracy of inventory, track monthly inventory of all sales, purchases and costs of goods sold, and maintain routine cleaning of the bar area, including preparation and serving areas.

The incumbent shall offer the highest level of customer service at all times by taking orders and preparing them in a timely fashion to insure a satisfied customer.

The incumbent shall follow all opening and closing checklists.

From time to time, as a result of existing conditions, work load considerations, manpower demands, and/or deadlines, work assignments may be modified by supervisory personnel to the extent that the incumbent may be directed to perform a task which, while not within the specific description of his/her position, will be within the limitations of his/her experience and/or training. At no time during such assignment modification will the compensation rate for the incumbent be reduced.

HEAD BARTENDER

Nature of work:

The head bartender, which reports directly to the food and beverage director or golf course manager, will be responsible for offering a clean, relaxing, enjoyable and timely dining experience for all clientele. The incumbent shall implement programs and promotions to enhance the image of the course and foster positive relationships with the community.

Requirements of work:

Shall have a high degree of administrative ability in terms of problem solving and decision-making.

Shall have knowledge of and experience in the operation of a bar.

Shall have the ability to interact at all levels, interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal skills.

Shall have the ability to train personnel needed to perform at restaurant levels of operation and perform all duties applicable.

Shall have knowledge of rules and regulations affecting all aspects of the bar operation.

Shall have the ability to order, stock and inventory all beverages and monitor costs in the bar area.

Shall monitor opening and closing procedures for the bar area.

Examples of work:

The incumbent shall offer the highest level of customer service at all times by taking orders and preparing them in a timely fashion to insure a satisfied customer.

The incumbent shall manage the execution of opening and closing checklists.

From time to time, as a result of existing conditions, work load considerations, manpower demands, and/or deadlines, work assignments may be modified by supervisory personnel to the extent that the incumbent may be directed to perform a task which, while not within the specific description of his/her position, will be within the limitations of his/her experience and/or training. At no time during such assignment modification will the compensation rate for the incumbent be reduced.

BLACK BEAR CONFLICT OFFICER

The black bear conflict officer, which is appointed by the chief administrative officer, shall be accountable to the St. Mary Parish President and the Chief Administrative Officer. The role of the black bear conflict officer includes the responsibility to investigate possible ways to mitigate the known sources of human-bear conflicts and will work to reduce these conflicts; focusing on the concern of widespread garbage.

Qualifications

• Shall have experience, knowledge and understanding of black bears and their habitats;

• Shall have experience, knowledge and an understanding to be able to work with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) to target "hotspots" for education efforts and conflict resolution work;

• Shall have experience, knowledge and understanding of meeting with parish officials, City of Patterson, SWDI and LDWF to discuss roles and additional can placement needs.

• Shall have the experience, knowledge and understanding to meet with homeowners, industrial facilities and other public groups to inform them about the bears and assist them with strategies to reduce human-bear conflicts and facilitate bear proofing of those sites and recruit delegates from neighborhoods to act as liaisons to inform neighbors and assist them with strategies to reduce human-bear conflicts;

• Shall have the experience, knowledge and understanding to insure residents within the target areas have and use correctly the bear-proof cans and/or dumpsters, and document use of other attractant securing strategies;

• Shall have experience, knowledge and an understanding to evaluate current bear proofing programs and identify the deficiencies such as homeowner non-compliance, can malfunction, truck damage to cans, replacing any non "bear-proof" cans still in use, etc. and take the necessary steps to correct those deficiencies;

• Must be able to develop and present public outreach programs concerning the current bear conflict project and proofing activities and educate residents about the bears and work with waste service providers to facilitate acquisition, dissemination and appropriate handling of bear proof cans.

• The officer must be able to communicate the vision, goals and objectives of the parish to political bodies, civic groups, regional and state agencies; and contact industrial facilities in target areas to facilitate the bear proofing of those sites.

• Shall have the ability to interact at all levels, interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communications skills, and must have good public speaking skills;

• Shall have successful experience in managing and relating to the news media; and good work ethics;

• Shall have a B.S. degree in public relations, journalism, management, family and consumer sciences, biological science, marine science, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, animal science, forestry or related area; however, seven (7) years of experience may substitute for the degree.

• Shall be willing and able to live in St. Mary Parish.

NOTE: This job description is not included in the parish's pay schedule. See Home Rule Charter.

BRIDGETENDER I

Nature of work:

This is responsible work in the operation of a power driven swing span bridge carrying highway traffic over a heavily trafficked waterway.

Work involves performing work of average difficulty in operating, maintaining, and making minor repairs to a bridge. Incumbent performs the work under general supervision of the bridgetender II, and/or roads supervisor and director of public works. Errors in the work could become serious and delay bridge operations. Work environment occasionally involves moderate risks and considerable physical exertion when repairing bridge cables or other parts and work is periodically checked to policies.

Requirements of work:

Knowledge and experience in the operation and/or maintenance of mechanical or electrical equipment; of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to bridgetending work; of practices and techniques used in the repair of the mechanical and electrical equipment and parts of a power driven bridge.

• Thorough working knowledge of bridgetending operations and maintenance activities; of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to bridgetending work; of practices and techniques used in the repair of the mechanical and electrical equipment and parts of a power driven bridge;

• Ability to react quickly and handle emergency situations involving the bridge or bridge traffic; to follow verbal instructions regarding bridge opening and closing policies; to deal effectively and tactfully with the public;

• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of a bridge.

Examples of work:

Incumbent trains new bridgetenders; routinely inspects to see that all machinery and equipment is kept clean and greased, and that lights and safety devices are in good working condition, documents and reports findings to supervisor.

He/she makes repairs to cables, motors, gates, magnetic brakes, water pumps, and other mechanical electrical bridge machinery and equipment using mechanical tools; requisitions necessary supplies; makes soundings and cross sections to determine scour of fill, and to discover any pier movement; and prepares reports on work done, damage to bridges by boats or land traffic, vandalism, and other facts pertaining to bridge operations.

Incumbent contacts the authorities in case of emergencies such as phoning the police or a wrecker in case of an accident or calling the power company in case of electrical failure; may be on call to open the bridge at night in case of emergencies.

BRIDGETENDER II

Nature of work:

This is responsible work in the operation of a power driven swing span bridge carrying highway traffic over a heavily trafficked waterway.

Work involves performing work of average difficulty in operating, maintaining, and repairing a bridge. Incumbent performs the work under general supervision of the roads supervisor or the director of public works. Errors in the work could become serious and delay bridge operations. Incumbent may supervise other bridgetenders. Work environment occasionally involves moderate risks and considerable physical exertion when repairing bridge cables or other parts and work is periodically checked to policies.

Requirements of work:

• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of a bridge.

Examples of work:

Maintains the receiving, reviewing, processing and accuracy of inventory and inspection data concerning bridge maintenance, and prepares bridge reports and compiles bridge repair/replacement program information.

Supervises subordinate bridge tenders to insure proper and efficient bridge operation, routine maintenance, and record keeping.

Prepares schedules, assigns Bridgetenders to respective shifts and arranges schedules to accommodate absenteeism due to vacation, illness, or other emergencies.

He/she oversees routine maintenance and servicing of engine generator sets and bridge opening machinery, ensures that the bridges have adequate equipment and supplies and makes certain that all mechanical and electrical systems on the bridge are functioning correctly by scheduling repair and maintenance with the appropriate maintenance crews and/or contractors.

BUDGETS OFFICER

Nature of work:

This is specialized bookkeeping, accounting, and clerical work of average difficulty in preparing and maintaining an operating budget for a parish government. This incumbent normally works under the supervision of the director of finance and/or chief administrative officer.

Work involves planning, organizing, and controlling all financial data processing to ensure that the parish's financial operating results and financial positions are upheld. He/she develops system to account for financial transactions by charting accounts and defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.

Requirements of work:

Graduation from an accredited high school and must have five years experience in clerical, bookkeeping, accounting, and/or statistical computation. Formal education/training in a recognized business or trade school may be substituted for the required experience. College training may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience. Completion of an Accounting Technician program of at least twelve months duration from a technical institute or business school may be substituted for all of the required experience. Must possess following knowledge and abilities:

• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices, including profit and loss statements, audits and operating budgets;

• Thorough knowledge of financial report preparation and the ability to reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information is essential;

• Working knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, computers and other office equipment;

• Ability to maintain routine accounting records; to perform simple arithmetic computations accurately; to operate adding machines and to understand and follow verbal and written instructions;

• Computer literacy.

Examples of work:

Incumbent develops documents, procedures and standards necessary for the internal financial control of the finance department.

He/she identifies, evaluates and reviews weaknesses in the operating and capital budgets and makes necessary recommendations to the director of finance to overcome those problems; monitors the data entry performance for budgeting on a daily basis; and develops concepts and makes recommendations on financial reporting system within the parish.

He/she consults with supervisors about their department's budgets and projected expenses.

He/she recommends changes to the parish's budget procedures and policies to the director of finance and/or chief administrative officer.

Administers and interprets accounting policies and procedures as required, assures compliances with all federal, state, and local tax laws and reporting regulations, and provides solutions to accounting problems as needed; may prepare administrative reports on a monthly basis, may be responsible for the collection of data to use in the monthly reports on-line.

BUILDING INSPECTOR

Nature of work:

The building inspector is responsible for inspecting buildings and sites within the parish for compliance with the local and/or state and federal ordinances that control building development. This incumbent works under the supervision of the director of planning and zoning and/or chief administrative officer.

Requirements of work:

Incumbent must have background in construction management with general knowledge and experience in electrical, plumbing, sewage, and structural construction.

Incumbent must have high school diploma, or equivalent GED, plus a minimum of five years experience in an associated field. Certification in at least one Code is preferred.

Incumbent must have a valid Louisiana driver's license.

Incumbent must hold a Building Inspector Certification from the International Building Code Council in at least one code or able to obtain within one year of employment. Additional certifications will be required after one year.

Employee must be trustworthy, courteous, and able to follow instructions with minimal supervision. Employee must have good personality and positive attitude, and must possess good work ethics, and is able to be punctual for all office hours.

Examples of work:

Incumbent will inspect all construction within the Parish for compliance with:

• Parish flood ordinance

• Louisiana Uniform Construction code

• Parish gas code

• Parish sewer code

• Mobile home park ordinance

• Off-premise sign ordinance

Incumbent must have the ability to work well with the general public and must be willing to accept other work as assigned by supervisor.

Incumbent must be willing to work extra hours as necessary.

BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Nature of work:

This is skilled technical work of considerable difficulty in the maintenance and repair of offices and facilities for a parish.

This work involves responsibility for directing, and participating in the maintenance and minor construction and repair operations for a parish buildings and grounds department. This incumbent, which is under the supervision of the director of public works and/or chief administrative officer, performs maintenance projects under general supervision. Errors in the work are normally detected before their consequences become serious. The work environment may be hazardous, including exposure to electrical fixtures, lines, and equipment. The work occasionally requires considerable physical exertion, such as crouching or crawling in restricted areas. Work is evaluated periodically by the director of public works for technical soundness within work order requirements.

Requirements of work:

Two years of maintenance or construction experience including some electrical work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which would provide the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Considerable knowledge of tools, machines and equipment used in building maintenance and construction work; or related construction and maintenance techniques and procedures in fields such as air conditioning and heating, refrigeration, and fire protection; of pertinent safety regulations and rules;

• Ability to understand and transmit oral and written instructions; or supervise maintenance and electrical workers and other maintenance employees; to read and interpret blue prints; to advise others on practical construction techniques to solve problems;

• Skill in the safe use and care of light and medium construction and maintenance hand power tools and equipment.

Examples of work:

Incumbent assists in planning, organizing, and directing parish building and ground activities, including general maintenance and repair work and skilled mechanical work; inspects and evaluates mechanical operation and maintenance activities.

He/she plans, assigns, directs, and participates in the work of general maintenance to complete maintenance requests and emergency repair requests on schedule; directly supervises, trains, and assists general maintenance workers, and other semiskilled and unskilled workers in carrying out assigned tasks.

Incumbent performs technical, mechanical, and electrical activities such as starting, operating and checking of hot and cold water pumps, air conditioning units, boilers, etc. May supervise maintenance service done at cooling tower; cleans filters; starts emergency generators periodically.

Incumbent participates in maintenance work for parish buildings such as the courthouse, annex building, library, and health center; performs general maintenance work such as painting, hanging maps or pictures, setting up meeting rooms, securing locks and doors; may perform repair work for jail such as replacing lights or repairing locks; assists in checking the morgue to ensure proper temperatures and working conditions; performs simple repairs to elevator.

He/she reads blueprints and specifications in ferreting out solutions to complex maintenance problems; maintains file of maintenance requests and emergency repair requests; may prepare reports on the progress of work orders; supervises use and care of tools, equipment, and vehicles utilized in maintenance operations; and assures adherence to safety rules and regulations.

Incumbent makes recommendations concerning organization and staffing for effective maintenance, assists Director of Public Works and/or Purchasing Agent in estimating maintenance needs and costs for the next fiscal year.

He/she manages and operates the telephone system, and all related equipment; supervises all work done by outside contractors; and is responsible for obtaining all supplies necessary for smooth operation of jail and other facilities; and is responsible for monitoring all utility bills and other bills incurred through buildings.

Since the courthouse and jail facility is a 24-hour per day operation, it is imperative the building maintenance supervisor be accessible at all times.

It is highly recommended that all Supervisors obtain a high school diploma or a certificate of equivalency.

BURNS POINT PARKS CARETAKER

Nature of work:

This is manual and technical work in overseeing the maintenance and care of the Burns Point Recreation Facility.

Works involves responsibility for coordinating preparation for park events, park safety, grass cutting, trimming and other yard duties for parish park grounds. Incumbent performs tasks of average difficulty usually under no daily supervision. The work environment involves moderate risks and incumbent may be required to wear gloves and work around machines and moving parts. The work requires some physical exertion, including repeated bending and lifting of moderately heavy items. This incumbent works under the supervision of the parks and recreation supervisor and roads supervisor, and is subject to periodic checks by the director of public works.

Requirements of work:

One year of general grounds keeping experience for a large park or equivalent combination of training and experience which would provide the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Some knowledge of grass-cutting procedures, techniques and equipment; of parks and grounds maintenance; of safety precautions applicable to park operations;

• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions; to prepare simple reports concerning park maintenance; to maintain effective work relationships with the general public;

• Skill in safe use and care of tools and equipment used in yard work.

Examples of work:

Incumbent maintains the grounds, equipment and living quarters; determines the need for maintenance activities such as mowing, fertilizing, raking, repairing and any other operations that may be needed.

He/she should be able to make minor repairs to outdoor equipment such as chairs and benches, fences, gates, walls and walks using carpentry and masonry tools; may require painting; maintains, adjusts and makes minor repairs to lawnmowers, tractors, sprinklers, hedge shears, etc.

He/she should be able to make minor repairs to indoor equipment such as bath houses, living quarters, tool sheds, etc.

Incumbent plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs; waters lawn and shrubs during dry periods using hose or portable sprinkler system.

Incumbent oversees the safe operation and use of park grounds and equipment by the general public; administers routine first aid to park visitors when necessary; calls appropriate persons when repair work, emergency service or supplies are needed; coordinates repair work such as electrical work to the air and heating units of a recreation building.

He/she sets up equipment, booths and makes other necessary preparations for special events held at the park and collects user fees from the general public on a daily basis.

Incumbent discusses purchases of necessary materials, supplies, equipment, and other matters related to the maintenance and activities of the park with the director of public works, roads supervisor and/or parks and recreation supervisor.

Caretakers normally work a shift that consists of working seven straight days and off seven straight days. They are required to work 12 hour days with an hour off for lunch for those seven days. The parish will generously provide living quarters for the caretakers to utilize while they work their seven days, however it is not a requirement for them to stay there. There may be situations where due to natural disaster such as hurricane, tornados, high tide, etc., where the living quarters may not be available.

CASE MANAGER

Nature of work:

This incumbent manages a substance abuse caseload of clients requiring activities that bring services, agencies, resources or people together within a planned framework of action toward the achievement of established goals. This may involve liaison activities and collateral contacts.

Requirements of work:

A Baccalaureate Degree in human services or related field and/or five years of experience in the social service field.

Examples of work:

Incumbent abides by and maintains the established reports and record keeping system; creates and maintains a resource directory of direct care providers; makes appropriate referrals; attends and provides documentation of weekly status hearings; and actively participates as an interdisciplinary team member in staff meetings and other related team activities.

He/she provides education and public relations within the community and its related support systems; provides quality assurance services as directed; and may be required to transport clients to status hearings, detention centers, appointments, etc.

CASE MANAGER II

Nature of work:

Requirements of work:

A Baccalaureate Degree in human services or related field and/or five years of experience in the social service field.

Examples of work:

He/she schedules physical examinations and Tuberculosis (TB) testing for clients, update yearly physical examinations and TB testing for clients, refers clients to other public and private agencies for further services as needed, and documenting the client's adherence to agreed upon activities. He/she attends trainings on HIV, CPR, and First Aid and trains staff members on current HIV, CPR, and First Aid information and protocols.

Incumbent prepares and submits the Supreme Court Monthly Programming Report and collects and reports client's TANF information for Supreme Court Monthly Programmatic Report.

CASE SPECIALIST

Nature of work:

To assist in research and resolution of complex problems related to clients.

Requirements of work:

Must have a bachelor's degree with two years post-bachelor experience in substance abuse field. Eight years of experience in substance abuse field may be substituted for bachelor's degree.

Examples of work:

Incumbent aids in screening prospective clients to determine if they are appropriate and eligible for the program, monitors compliance with case plan and advocates for client and/or family when necessary to obtain needed services.

He/she aids in identifying and evaluating a client's strengths, weaknesses, problems and needs for the development of a treatment plan, aids in developing and facilitating the implementation of a treatment plan, including activities such as monitoring, assessment and renegotiation.

Incumbent arranges for the provision of services from community resources based on client treatment plans, obtains community support for the program in the form of mentoring services, fund raising, corporate sponsorships, etc., and conducts supervised group, individual and family supportive counseling sessions utilizing multi-systemic therapies.

Incumbent provides crisis intervention in response to alcohol and/or other drug abuse needs during acute emotional and/or physical distress, conducts lectures to educate clients and family on substance abuse issues or other related mental health issues; and makes appropriate referrals when warranted.

He/she consults with other health care professionals when needed to assure comprehensive, quality care for the client.

Incumbent establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff members, referral agencies, program participants and their families.

CHEF

Nature of work:

The chef will be responsible for offering a clean, relaxing, enjoyable and timely dining experience for all clientele. The incumbent shall manage the day-to-day operation consisting of all food and beverage related business. Shall develop and implement programs and promotions to enhance the image of the course and foster positive relationships with the community.

Requirements of work:

• Shall have a high degree of administrative ability in terms of problem solving and decision-making;

• Shall have management supervision experience, ability to interact at all levels, interpersonal skills, and excellent written and verbal skills;

• Shall have the ability to train, supervise, and schedule personnel needed to perform at restaurant levels of operation and perform all duties applicable;

• Shall have knowledge of current federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, and licenses required affecting all aspects of a food and beverage operation;

• Must be computer literate in Word and Excel;

Examples of work:

The chef shall report directly to the golf course manager and their duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Shall meet budgeted/forecasted financial goals, food costs, labor costs, and inventory controls to maximize profitability;

• Shall compile the annual food and beverage budget, and operate within it;

• Shall control and supervise daily production of all food products as determined by expected business levels;

• Shall formulate menus, demographics and production systems;

• Shall formulate a catering menu and manage all group functions and parties to provide excellent service and food quality;

• Shall have an active repertoire of dishes to advance the culinary experience of the staff, and is effective in communicating this curriculum to staff through ongoing training programs, coaching and counseling;

• Shall be aware of contemporary nutritional and health requirements of customer base including dietary and safe food restrictions;

• Shall ensure all staff maintains proper use, cleaning and handling of all equipment and product;

• Shall from time to time be required to work irregular hours as needed;

• Shall manage proper portioning of goods offered on the menu, as well as, the documentation required to consistently record the accuracy of inventory;

• Shall control all inventories on a daily basis and direct staff to conduct outlet inventories as scheduled or assigned including the end of month inventory;

• Shall monitor culinary production, quality control, and motivate staff to achieve the highest level of service, quality of product taste, presentation and consistency and productivity;

• Shall manage routine cleaning of facility and food preparation items and areas;

• Shall inspect and monitor all kitchen and storage areas;

• Shall offer the highest level of customer service at all times, by ensuring orders are prepared in a timely fashion to insure a satisfied customer and proper pace of play;

• Shall manage the execution of opening and closing checklists;

• Shall be expected to work a minimum of 55 hours per week, which should include the noon and night shift on Friday and Saturday, and the noon shift on Sunday.

• Shall promote the Atchafalaya at Idlewild facility and its various operations through various types of media events, promotional activities on radio and television, and regularly support and compete in various local, regional and national food contests;

• Shall maintain proper uniform and meet established appearance standards consistently;

• Shall hire and train a head cashier, hostess, and lead waitress to work hand in hand on a daily basis with the chef.

• Shall complete all tasks, duties, and assignments within specified timelines;

• Shall be aware that duties listed in this job description can be changed, expanded, reduced or deleted to meet business needs of the facility;

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

The president shall appoint, subject to approval by a majority vote of the council membership, a chief administrative officer.

The chief administrative officer shall be appointed on the basis of executive and administrative qualifications and shall have at least five years experience in government management or formal training in government management plus at least three years experience in government management. The chief administrative officer shall establish a residence in the parish no later than 30 days after assuming office.

The salary of the chief administrative officer shall be set by the president, subject to approval by a majority vote of the council membership.

POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Except as otherwise provided by this charter, all departments, offices and agencies shall be under the direction and supervision of the chief administrative officer, and the heads of all departments created by or under this charter shall be appointed by the chief administrative officer, subject to approval by the president, shall serve at the pleasure of the chief administrative officer.

The salaries of the directors of the departments appointed by the chief administrative officer shall be set by the chief administrative officer, subject to approval by a majority vote of the council membership.

The chief administrative officer shall:

Supervise activities of all departments, offices and agencies whose head he appoints;

Appoint and suspend or remove for just cause all parish government employees of the departments, offices and agencies under the jurisdiction of the chief administrative officer in accordance with personnel policies. The chief administrative officer may authorize any administrative officer who is subject to the chief administrative officer's direction and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to subordinates in the officer's department, office, or agency;

Make periodic reports and appropriate recommendations to the parish president;

Conduct pertinent procedural studies or investigations of departments, offices, agencies and officers under his/her jurisdiction;

Prescribe accepted standards of administrative practice to be followed by all departments, offices and agencies;

Attend meetings of any board, commission or authority of which the president is a member when requested by the President;

Attend or be the represented by his designee at meetings of the council and make available such information as it may request;

Perform such other duties as may be required by the Charter.

NOTE: This job description is not included in the parish's pay schedule. See Home Rule Charter.

CHIEF INVESTIGATOR

Nature of work:

This incumbent is responsible for conducting medicolegal death investigations.

Requirements of work:

This incumbent must have a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency. It is preferred that this incumbent has college and/or law enforcement background.

This incumbent must have law enforcement/medicolegal death investigative experience.

Incumbent must have experience in report writing and office procedure, and the ability to maintain high standards of operation with minimum supervision.

He/she must possess the ability to work well with all law enforcement agencies, other departments, and the public in general and must have the ability to successfully complete field investigation seminars, and other training seminars, as directed by the coroner.

Examples of work:

Incumbent conducts medicolegal death investigations, and is responsible for writing the investigative reports, and checking reports submitted by the other investigators.

He/she photographs scenes, in particular, crime scenes. This incumbent attends, photographs, and renders assistance at all autopsies.

Incumbent is on 20-hour call coverage of the coroner's Office.

He/she provides court testimony when called upon to do so, in matters which are criminal and civil, and provides office supervision when not involved in field investigations.

This incumbent assists people who are in need of information reference mental and alcohol problems after hours, weekends, and holidays.

CHILD CARE TECHNICIAN I

Nature of work:

This incumbent plans and organizes all activities for pre-school aged children in the facility.

Requirements of work:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalency; and must have experience with child care. He/she must possess excellent communication skills; and substance abuse knowledge is preferred. Possession of a class D driver's license.

Examples of work:

Incumbent performs all tasks in a training capacity; participates in staff training as scheduled; reports to work as scheduled; prepares educational and enriching lesson plans; and posts daily schedule form on the bulletin board weekly.

He/she prepares nursery each morning for the daily activities as scheduled to include setting out the scheduled art activity, table games, and block activities; follows the nursery schedule and the daily schedule as posted; and assists in properly toilet training the children as recommended by the child development specialist to include encouraging the children to use the bathroom on the toilet and reporting to the mothers daily about the children's progress.

Incumbent maintains children's charts to include weekly progress notes and daily activity reports and records behavioral observations, symptoms, accidents, injuries, etc. in children's charts.

He/she recognizes and intervenes in disturbed/aggressive behavior as soon as signs of disruptive behavior are evidenced, utilizing the de-escalation process.

Incumbent maintains children's supplies as needed for child care center; supervises the children while they participate in daily activities; and attends meetings as scheduled.

Incumbent completes evaluation forms within two weeks of a new client's admit; and thereafter every three months; accompanies clients to clinics, recreational activities, field trips, etc. to ensure safety; and communicates children's behaviors to the child development specialist and mothers.

Incumbent performs required duties in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for children, by assisting in cleaning physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment in child care center.

Incumbent interacts with clients as a therapeutic function; assists in emergency situations; and observes and reports conditions of clients to appropriate professional personnel as well as chart any significant behaviors observed.

CHILD CARE TECHNICIAN II

Nature of work:

This incumbent plans and organizes all activities for pre-school aged children in the facility.

Requirements of work:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalency; and must have at least two years experience with child care. He/she must possess excellent communication skills; substance abuse knowledge preferred. Possession of a class D driver's license.

Examples of work:

Incumbent participates in staff training as scheduled; reports to work as scheduled; prepares educational and enriching lesson plans; and posts daily schedule form on the bulletin board weekly.

Incumbent prepares nursery each morning for the daily activities as scheduled to include setting out the scheduled art activity, table games and block activities; and follows the nursery schedule and the daily schedule as posted.

Incumbent maintains children's charts to include weekly progress notes and daily activity reports; records behavioral observations, symptoms, accidents, injuries, etc. in children's charts; recognizes and intervenes in disturbed/aggressive behavior as soon as signs of disruptive behavior are evidenced, utilizing the de-escalation process; and maintains children's supplies as needed for child care center.

Incumbent supervises the children while they participate in daily activities; completes evaluation forms within two weeks of a new client's admit and thereafter every three months; accompanies clients to clinics, recreational activities, field trips, etc. to ensure safety.

Incumbent communicates children's behaviors to the child development specialist and mothers; performs required duties in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for children, by assisting in cleaning physical surroundings, furnishings and equipment in child care center; and interacts with clients as a therapeutic function.

Incumbent assists in emergency situations; and observes and reports conditions of clients to appropriate professional personnel as well as chart any significant behaviors observed.

Incumbent may be given some supervisory responsibilities.

CHILD CARE TECHNICIAN III

Nature of work:

This incumbent plans and organizes all activities for pre-school aged children in the facility.

Requirements of work:

He/she must have a high school diploma or equivalency; and must have at least four years experience with child care. He/she must possess excellent communication skills; substance abuse knowledge is preferred. Possession of a class D driver's license.

Examples of work:

Performs all tasks in a training capacity, participates in staff training as scheduled; reports to work as scheduled; prepares educational and enriching lesson plans; and posts daily schedule form on the bulletin board weekly.

Incumbent prepares nursery each morning for the daily activities as scheduled to include setting out the scheduled art activity, table games and block activities; follows the nursery schedule and the daily schedule as posted.

He/she assists in properly toilet training the children as recommended by the child development specialist to include encouraging the children to use the bathroom on the toilet and reporting to the mothers daily about the children's progress; maintains children's charts to include weekly progress notes and daily activity reports; records behavioral observations, symptoms, accidents, injuries, etc. in children's charts.

Incumbent recognizes and intervenes in disturbed/aggressive behavior as soon as signs of disruptive behavior are evidenced, utilizing the de-escalation process; maintains children's supplies as needed for child care center; and supervises the children while they participate in daily activities.

Incumbent completes evaluation forms within two weeks of a new client's admit and thereafter every three months; accompanies clients to clinics, recreational activities, field trips, etc. to ensure safety; communicates children's behaviors to the child development specialist and mothers; and performs required duties in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for children, by assisting in cleaning physical surroundings, furnishings and equipment in child care center.

Incumbent interacts with clients as a therapeutic function, assists in emergency situations, and observes and reports conditions of clients to appropriate professional personnel as well as chart any significant behaviors observed.

May supervise child care technicians of a lower level, if the need arises.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Nature of work:

To provide supervision to the direct care staff of the agency; to assess and develop program and service needs in the therapeutic community.

Requirements of work:

A master's degree in social work, child development, or education. Minimum of three years experience in working with children. A bachelor's degree in social work, child development, or education with minimum of five years experience in working with children may be substituted for the master's degree.

Examples of work:

This incumbent is supervised by the program director.

Incumbent develops, implements, and directs children's program for children, newborn to 12 years old; supervises family technicians, child care technicians and teacher's aides in working with mothers and children; and trains staff as to developmental needs and programming for children.

Incumbent assists program director with designing policies and procedures as it pertains to working with children; functions as child advocate with other program staff and various agencies in the community as appropriate; and provides direct services to children with issues related to living with substance abusing mothers.

Incumbent provides treatment planning for children; provides treatment planning for mothers regarding parenting; and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and clinical staffing, functioning as a child and family advocate.

Incumbent provides education to staff and community agencies as it relates to working with children of substance abusers and their families; assists in writing quarterly reports, grant reapplications, grant proposals and required reports; teaches parenting class to clients weekly and education classes as needed; collects evaluation data and complete forms; and develops and maintains children's charts.

Incumbent assists in maintaining documentation in clients' records; purchases and maintains supply of diapers and other infant supplies and completes requisitions; devises and maintains a system to ensure completeness of evaluation forms.

CLAIRE HOUSE PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Nature of work:

This is administrative and supervisory work. Incumbent plans, organizes, directs and administers all functions of an inpatient substance abuse treatment facility for women and children.

Requirements of work:

A masters degree in administration or related field with two years experience in management or bachelors degree in human services with five year experience in management. Experience in the substance abuse field is preferred.

Examples of work:

This incumbent is supervised by the regional administrator.

Plans, organizes, directs, and administers all functions of a 24-hour residential treatment facility for substance abusing women and their children.

Incumbent hires, orients, and supervises staff; directs the preparation and maintenance of records, reports, and correspondence relative to the facility; develops and implements facility policy in keeping with federal, state, and local guidelines.

Conducts staff meetings and conferences to take care of operating the facility.

Prepares reports, grants, and other duties to maintain the facility funding.

Coordinates work by scheduling assignments and directing work of subordinate supervisory personnel.

Directs and coordinates long-range programs, plans, and policies.

Assures that the safety, security, meals, housing, personal affairs, and general well-being of patients are provided according to licensing standards.

Directs and supervises activities and reporting to ensure quality of care to clients and families.

From time to time, as a result of existing conditions, work load consideration, manpower demands, and/or deadlines, work assignments may be modified by supervisory personnel to the extent that the incumbent may be directed to perform a task which, while not within the specific description or his/her position, will be within the limitations of his/her experience and/or training. At no time during such assignment modifications will the compensation rate for the incumbent be reduced.

CLERK

Nature of work:

This is skilled clerical work of limited complexity and scope in a department of parish government. This incumbent normally works under the direction of the supervisor of the department employed.

Work involves the responsibility for performing skilled, routine clerical tasks which follow clearly well-established methods and procedures. This work is of average difficulty performed under immediate supervision, and errors are found through normal checks, as probable errors are of little consequence.

Deviations in the work are referred to the supervisor and employees may make arithmetic or other checks upon the work of other employees for accuracy, but does not exercise direct supervision.

Work may involve contact with employees within the department or the general public to exchange information on work assignments or answer routine questions about operating procedures. Work is reviewed regularly by supervisors or by internal controls for accuracy and adequacy.

Requirements of work:

Graduation from an accredited high school, and/or supplemental course work in basic clerical skills (typing and filing); or any equivalent combination of training and experience which would provide the following knowledge, abilities:

• Some knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic, modern office practices, procedures, and equipment;

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; to learn assigned clerical tasks; to adhere to prescribed departmental procedures; to fill requisitions for work; and dispatch work crews as instructed;

• Ability to make basic routine arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public;

• Must have skill in the operation of a multi-line phone system and etiquette in phone communications.

Examples of work:

Performs a variety of clerical duties involving posting, filing, tabulating, calculating, checking and comparing forms, and applying standard formulas to data; checks and maintains time, cost, inventory and other records, answers telephone and takes messages.

Gathers information for reports or records; reviews reports, records, forms and other documents for accuracy and completeness; checks mathematical computations, tabulations and statistical data for accuracy; classifies, codes and posts various information and data to standardized forms.

Receives and directs visitors, patients, clients and others; keeps records of employees' time including the number of hours worked and the number of days and hours missed.

May receive, code and check remittance for proper amount, prepare and balance receipts, and deposit to proper account.

He/she may operate or manage the multi-line phone system, relaying incoming information to proper personnel.

Orders, receives and issues office supplies; keeps inventory records; may pick up and/or deliver supplies necessary to the operation of the department.

Incumbent may assist the receptionist/switchboard operator with assigned duties; especially on days when additional physicians, clients, patients are scheduled and/or at the request of the receptionist/switchboard operator or the supervisor.

Incumbent operates a computer, calculator, fax machine, copier, paper shredder, TDD (hearing impaired phone) when needed, a typewriter or other standard office equipment in the performance of general clerical assignments, runs job related errands designated by immediate supervisor.

He/she performs simple typing and clerical tasks including sorting and filing of documents alphabetically, numerically, or by other established classifications, prepares and places labels on folders, makes dividers for files, makes copies of documents upon request, removes materials and re-files materials from files upon request. Incumbent may schedule appointments, group appointments, and various meeting appointments into appointment books for physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinicians. He/she pulls patient case records on a daily basis and contacts clients by phone and/or mail when appointments are scheduled, rescheduled and/or cancelled.

CLERK OF COUNCIL

The council shall appoint a clerk of council who serve at the pleasure of the council and shall be supervised by the chairman of the council. The clerk of council shall give notice of council meetings to its members and the public, keep the journal of its proceedings, be official secretary of the council and perform such other duties as are assigned to the position by this Charter or by the council.

The council shall, by ordinance, fix the salary of the clerk of council, except that the salary shall be comparable to secretarial salaries in the executive branch.

CLERK-TYPIST I

Nature of work:

This is skilled typing and clerical work.

Work involves responsibility for skilled typing and clerical work which follows clearly prescribed and/or well established methods and procedures. The work is of average difficulty performed under immediate supervision. Errors are found through normal checks. Employees may make arithmetic or other checks upon the work of other employees for accuracy but does not exercise direct supervision.

Personal contacts are made with parish employees and the general public to exchange basic information on work assignments or operating procedures. Work involving more varied tasks is given closer supervision than that which is repetitive in nature and is review regularly by supervisors for both content and accuracy or by internal controls.

Requirements of work:

Graduation from an accredited high school, and/or supplemental course work in typing and filing; one year of experience in which clerical work was a major duty; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which would provide the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; of business English, spelling and arithmetic;

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; to learn assigned tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed departmental procedures; to make routine arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately and with reasonable speed; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public;

• Must have skill in the operation of a typewriter and word processor and/or computer.

Examples of work:

Types letters, tables, reports, forms, memoranda, attends meetings, prepares minutes and other materials from rough drafts or detailed instructions; applies standard typing techniques and methods to produce prescribed formats.

Proofreads letters, documents, reports, forms and other typing applications for typographical errors and completeness.

Prepares and checks requisitions, special payrolls, expense accounts and vouchers; maintains accounting records and purchase orders, as directed.

Performs a variety of clerical duties involving posting, filing, tabulating, checking and comparing forms, and applying standard formulas to data in making arithmetic computations; prepares and maintains time cards; provides information to other employees and/or the public by telephone or mail.

Sorts and files correspondence, checks, vouchers, index cards, forms, maps, permits, pamphlets, books, documents, or other materials numerically, alphabetically, or by other established classifications; removes materials from files upon request and keeps records of the movement of file materials.

Classifies, codes and posts various information and data to standardized forms.

Types standard information on file cards and keeps files according to an established file classification system; posts routine data to records; prepares standard reports such as a monthly retirement report, a synopsis of a meeting, or a rabies control report; keeps records of postage used and other simple records.

He/she may use various office equipment including copy machine, adding machine, computer, typewriter, fax machine, etc.

Incumbent receives, opens, sorts, stamps and distributes mail; takes telephone messages; relays complaints to proper personnel or authority; operates office machines such as word processor/computer, adding machine, fax machine, copier, and other standard office equipment. Maintains an adequate stock of office supplies and runs errands to the post office or other locations required for the accomplishment of related duties.

Answers telephone and routes to appropriate party; schedules appointments; receives and distributes messages.

CLERK-TYPIST II

Nature of work:

This is skilled work which involves responsibility for skilled typing, computer and clerical work which follows clearly prescribed and/or well established methods and procedures. The work is of average difficulty performed under immediate supervision. Errors are found through normal checks. Employees may make arithmetic or other checks upon the work of other employees for accuracy but does not exercise direct supervision. This incumbent works under the direction of the supervisor of the department employed.

Personal contacts are made with parish employees and the general public to exchange basic information on work assignments or operating procedures. Work involving more varied tasks is given closer supervision than that which is repetitive in nature and is reviewed regularly by supervisors for both content and accuracy or by internal controls.

Requirements of work:

Graduation from an accredited high school, and/or supplemental course work in typing, filing, and computers; three years of experience in which clerical work was a major duty; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which would provide the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; of business English, spelling and arithmetic;

• Must have skill in the operation of a typewriter, computer, and word processor.

Examples of work:

Types letters, tables, reports, forms, memorandums, and posts and mails bills; attends meetings, prepares minutes and other materials from rough draft or detailed instructions; applies standard typing techniques and methods to produce prescribed formats.

Proofreads letters, documents, reports, forms and other typing applications for typographical errors and completeness.

Orders, receives and issues office supplies; keeps inventory records; monitors supply and equipment stock, determines needs and completes a requisition for necessary items.

Answers telephone and routes calls to appropriate party; schedules appointments; receives and distributes messages.

Sorts and files correspondence, checks, vouchers, index cards, forms, maps, permits, pamphlets, books, documents or other materials numerically, alphabetically or by other established classifications; removes materials from files upon request and keeps records of the movement of file materials.

Receives, opens, sorts, stamps and distributes mail; relays complaints to proper personnel or authority; runs errands to the post office or other locations required for the accomplishment of related duties.

Incumbent is responsible for the posting and billing of daily, weekly, and monthly charges connected with the liquid and solid waste programs and witness fee programs of the parish; and may be responsible for billing and collecting of garbage charges and sewer user fees.

This incumbent performs these duties as requested by his/her supervisor, department head, or directors.

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR I

Nature of work:

To provide supervision to the clinical staff of the agency/facility; to assess and develop program and service needs in the therapeutic community.

Requirements of work:

A baccalaureate degree plus five years of professional social services experience in a position of supervisory responsibility. A baccalaureate degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or human service counseling from an accredited institution may be substituted for one year of the required professional social service experience.

A board certification as a substance abuse counselor, or a license as a licensed professional counselor or licensed social worker with two or more years experience in the substance abuse field will substituted for the five years of experience.

Examples of work:

Incumbent supervises clinical/counseling staff through training, assigning and reviewing work, setting unit and individual priorities, and evaluating work performance. Performs quality assurance reviews as required by licensing regulations. Develops, assesses and implements programs as needed in the therapeutic community.

He/she may provide expert testimony and recommendations on behalf of clients in court cases to judges and other officers of the court, may perform case management or direct treatment services for a limited number of cases or for a limited period of time; may supervise clerical or support staff assigned to the unit or sub- or para-professional social service staff; and may perform a variety of managerial and administrative functions.

He/she supervises clinical counseling staff in their work with special populations, i.e. pregnant women and relapse patients, reports on overall performance of treatment program to administrator, and assists in admissions process as requested by administrator.

Incumbent may develop specialized therapeutic program content, implements new or revised programs, and maintains existing ones in consultation with the program coordinator; develops full program policies and procedures in an identified area of a large facility or for a complete satellite program in consultation with regional manager; and reviews agency policies and procedures in order to provide information to the public and/or to clients in particular agency expectations and recommendations.

He/she documents official reports and case records regarding treatment provided, recommendations made, and other data pertinent to the individual or group for legal, professional, and technical accountability purposes, participates in quality assurance review activities, and provides input and recommendations on policies and procedures particularly in those areas of patient care with the potential for a major or long lasting impact.

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR II

Nature of work:

To provide supervision to the clinical staff of the agency/facility; to assess and develop program and service needs in the therapeutic community. This incumbent is the supervisor which handles supervision of staff of more than one program (i.e. Adult or juvenile treatment programs)

Requirements of work:

Examples of work:

COALITION PROJECT DIRECTOR

Nature of work:

This is administrative and supervisory work. Incumbent plans, organizes, directs, administers, and is responsible for all duties to develop a substance abuse prevention program.

Requirements of work:

A Bachelor's Degree or higher, excellent written or oral communication skills, strong public relations skills, ability to facilitate group processes, understanding of intercommunity organizational structures and patterns of communication; knowledge of formal and informal power systems, ability to work successfully within existing community structures and norms; ability to identify current and emerging community leaders, knowledge of community resources, knowledge of capacity-building strategies, ability to train, mentor, and organize community groups, volunteers, etc., grant writing/administration experience preferred, experience in prevention science, law enforcement, education, business management or human related field preferred.

Examples of work:

This incumbent is supervised by the chief administrative officer.

Recruiting coalition members, organizing various committees, setting meetings, and helping to conduct the daily activities of the organization;

Incumbent formulates a parish coalition representing the 12 sectors of a healthy coalition and holds monthly meetings. He/she prepares for those meetings by preparing the agenda, food, location, and materials; and will also be responsible for maintaining documentation of meetings to include meeting summary notes and other reporting as required.

Incumbent is responsible for producing public relation materials such as semi-annual newsletters, brochures, letters of thanks and support, flyers, and other media to promote the coalition and its activities and meetings.

Incumbent is responsible for helping develop committees to work with local governing agencies such as mayor, parish president, parish council, parish police jury, and local school board. He/she will be required to work closely with area universities and other agencies that may provide valuable resources, and will work to include business leaders, faith based leaders, and civic groups in the activities supported by the coalition.

Incumbent is responsible for implementing the strategic prevention framework so that the coalition can assess community needs, plan effective strategies, implement the activities, and evaluate their effectiveness.

Incumbent is responsible for attending all meetings and trainings scheduled by strategic prevention framework project director, as well, as grant writing conferences as available, and actively pursue other funding opportunities for programs and coalition building.

Incumbent will assist with other activities as directed by the chief administrative officer.

COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Nature of work:

This is responsible technical work in controlling the operations of the communications section of the office of emergency preparedness.

Work involves planning and designing communications systems as required for emergency operations in St. Mary Parish.

Requirements of work:

Work experience in communications and dealing with the public. Experience in handling emergency situations.

Examples of work:

Plans and designs communications systems required for emergency operations in St. Mary Parish; maintains all communications systems in operating condition in Morgan City and Franklin emergency operations centers.

Provides for message centers in Morgan City and Franklin for incoming and outgoing messages, disseminates all information to local parish governments and other entities prior to and during an emergency, and staffs the communication sections in Morgan City and Franklin, and activates centers for emergency need.

Incumbent coordinates activities with amateur radio services during emergency and trains personnel in communications equipment operation, receipt and dissemination of vital information.

COMPLIANCE OFFICER I

Nature of work:

This incumbent makes home visits to clients for the purpose of checking for curfew violations, monitoring parental supervision requirements, and compliance with an alcohol/drug free environment.

Requirements of work:

Associate degree in criminal justice or related field, P.O.S.T. Certification. A minimum of two years experience in law enforcement with a high school diploma or GED may be substituted for the degree.

Examples of work:

Incumbent checks police records daily to ascertain if any clients have been arrested while in the program and reports this information to the court and program director.

He/she attends weekly status hearings, monitors court ordered community service sanctions, maintains a professional relationship with all court and treatment personnel and has an understanding and abides by the laws and/or rules governing confidentiality as sited in the Federal Status of Confidentiality (CFR42).

Incumbent abides by and maintains the established reports and record keeping system and may be required to transport clients to status hearings, detention centers, appointments, etc. He/she collects urine samples and administers breath tests in accordance with policy and/or procedures; and actively participates as an interdisciplinary team member in staff meetings and other related team activities.

COMPLIANCE OFFICER II

Nature of work:

This incumbent makes home visits to clients for the purpose of checking for curfew violations, monitoring parental supervision requirements, and compliance with an alcohol/drug free environment.

Requirements of work:

Associate degree in criminal justice or related field, P.O.S.T. Certification, plus a minimum of two years experience in law enforcement. A minimum of five years experience in law enforcement with a high school diploma or GED may be substituted for the degree.

Examples of work:

Incumbent checks police records daily to ascertain if any clients have been arrested while in the program and reports this information to the court and program director.

CONTINUING CARE COUNSELOR

Nature of work:

To provide counseling to clients in the continuing care phase of treatment.

Requirements of work:

Must be a certified counselor (Louisiana State Board Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Licensed Practicing Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker). A bachelor's degree is preferred. Experience in substance abuse counseling is preferred.

Examples of work:

This incumbent is supervised by the program director.

Incumbent facilitates group therapy sessions weekly to provide counseling to clients in the continuing care phase of treatment, and participates in the decision-making process of the treatment team in formulating therapeutic activities and recommending treatment plans.

He/she manages a caseload by evaluating client progress in counseling sessions and making recommendations to the treatment team. He/she serves as a liaison or advocate for the client, and works closely with the case manager to refer clients and families to other public and private agencies for further services as appropriate.

Incumbent assists clients in understanding and participating in diagnostic/therapeutic procedures. Develops, proposes and discusses with clients' families a treatment plan to effect the interruption of clients' inappropriate use of addictive substances.

Incumbent maintains and keeps current with all charting and documentation as required and is skilled in communicating and facilitating communication skills in others and residents.

CONTINUOUS QUALITY SPECIALIST

Nature of work:

To participate in monitoring quality of patient care and charting against established standards.

Requirements of work:

Bachelor's degree in nursing, social services, or allied health professions. Two years experience with patient charts and quality assurance activities.

Examples of work:

Generates written reports of exceptions to charting and care standards to be submitted to Program Director.

Collects, categorizes and analyzes quality assurance evaluation results.

Assists in development of quality reports.

Identifies, assesses and monitors quality assurance and utilization review problems and recommends corrective action.

Reviews, updates and establishes policies and procedures to ensure safe and consistent levels of care that are in compliance with federal, state, agency and professional standards.

COUNSELING STUDENT INTERN I (UNDERGRADUATE)

Nature of work:

To provide general social services work through direct services and/or general counseling services to substance abusing/dependent clients and their families. Work in all 12-core functions will be undertaken under the direct supervision of the counseling staff. The clinical supervisor, program director or administrator will provide work assignments as appropriate to goals of the internship.

Requirements of work:

The student intern must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and involved in a supervised internship for the acquisition of college credit. The intern must have completed the appropriate prerequisite work as required by the college or university attended. Also, all appropriate contracts and conditions of placement must be met, as may be required by the college or university.

Examples of work:

Under direct supervision of the administrator, clinical supervisor or designated counseling staff member, incumbent obtains and prepares social histories of clients for information to be reviewed by treatment team and for use in referrals to other agencies. Incumbent assists in management of a caseload by scheduling appointments, giving feedback in evaluation of client progress in counseling sessions and contributes recommendations to the treatment team; serves as liaison between the client, family and the agency/institution.

Incumbent monitors a client's required drug free status by observing client activities within the treatment community, observing urine screens, scheduling physical examinations and documenting the client's adherence to agreed upon activities.

Incumbent observes a staff counselor in a peer group setting. He will be exposed to groups made up of persons with substance abuse difficulties in order to understand and experience how they are educated on coping with difficulties; and makes contributions to the criminal justice system or to employers concerning a client's progress.

He/she works to facilitate and/or empower the needs of special populations such as pregnant women, relapse patients, family, long-term patients, etc.

COUNSELING STUDENT INTERN II (GRADUATE)

Nature of work:

Requirements of work:

Examples of work:

Under direct supervision of the administrator, clinical supervisor or designated counseling staff member, incumbent obtains and prepares social histories of clients for information to be reviewed by treatment team and for use in referrals to other agencies. Incumbent will be involved in management of a caseload by scheduling appointments, giving feedback in evaluation of client progress in counseling sessions and contributes recommendations to the treatment team; serves as liaison between the client, family and the agency/institution.

Incumbent, along with a staff counselor will be involved in facilitation of group therapy/counseling sessions. He/she will be exposed to groups made up of persons with substance abuse difficulties in order to understand and experience how they are educated on coping with difficulties. He/she will be involved in facilitation of the above mentioned educational/experiential process. He/ she will be involved in the treatment team process used to make recommendations to the criminal justice system or to employers concerning a client's progress.

He/she works to facilitate and/or empower the needs of special populations such as pregnant women, relapse patients, family, long-term patients, etc.

CUSTODIAN I

Nature of work:

This is manual work in the custodial and housekeeping care of offices, buildings and facilities of a parish government.

Work involves varied cleaning and minor maintenance and repair tasks, following established routines, in an assigned building. The work has little impact beyond the immediate organizational unit. Generally, there is no direct supervision, except over part-time employees engaged in the same work; however, general supervision is obtained from the custodian II and/or the building maintenance supervisor. Work involves contact with other parish employees to exchange information on task assignments or work problems. The work environment involves everyday risks. The work requires some physical exertion such as repeated bending or lifting of moderately heavy items. Work is checked in progress and/or upon completion by the supervisor.

Requirements of work:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the following abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions, to learn the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines, and other janitorial equipment; to make minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.

Examples of work:

Incumbent sweeps, mops and vacuums floors; dusts, cleans, picks up chairs and tables in offices or lounge areas; strips, waxes and polishes floors or furniture using brooms, lightweight scrubbers, buggers, mops and other custodial equipment; cleans up spills or handles other emergencies when required.

He/she collects and removes trash; washes walls and windows; replaces light bulbs; raises and lowers the flags daily.

Incumbent cleans, disinfects and deodorizes restrooms and replenishes supplies; unstops sinks and toilets and reports the need for repairs; cleans mirrors, sinks and water fountains.

He/she moves furniture, desks, and equipment; receives and delivers supplies; runs errands such as picking up the mail, as required, and secures office buildings daily, which includes closing or opening windows, shades, doors and gates; checks on heating, ventilating and air conditioning units; makes minor maintenance repairs of door locks and makes basic repairs to furniture.

(The rate of pay is exceptionally high as these employees only work a 30-hour week instead of a 40-hour week as their normally scheduled workweek is usually Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. If the individual works a 40-hour workweek this pay should drop approximately ten percent)

CUSTODIAN II

Nature of work:

This is manual and supervisory work in the custodial and housekeeping care of offices, buildings and facilities of a parish government.

Work involves responsibility for performing varied cleaning and minor maintenance and repair tasks, following established routines, and directing the work of a group of custodians. He/she performs work of average difficulty under general supervision. Errors in the work are found through normal checks. Incumbent serves as first-line supervisor for an average of seven to ten employees. The work environment involves everyday risks. The work requires some physical exertion, such as repeated bending or lifting of moderately heavy items. Work is reviewed by means of periodic supervisory checks. This incumbent is under the supervision of the building maintenance supervisor.

Requirements of work:

One year of experience in responsible custodial work; or any combination of training and experience which would provide the following knowledge and abilities:

• Working knowledge of the operation and care of vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines and other janitorial equipment; to make minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment;

• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions; to supervise and train subordinate employees engaged in the same kind of work.

Examples of work:

Incumbent sweeps, mops and vacuums floors; dusts, cleans, picks up chairs and tables in offices, or lounge areas; strips, waxes and polishes floors or furniture using brooms, lightweight scrubbers, buggers, mops and other custodial equipment; cleans up spills or handles other emergencies when required.

He/she collects and removes trash; washes walls and windows; replaces light bulbs; raises and lowers the flags daily, cleans, disinfects and deodorizes restrooms and replenishes supplies; unstops sinks and toilets and reports the need for repairs; cleans mirrors, sinks and water fountains.

He/she moves furniture, desks and equipment; receives and delivers supplies; runs errands such as picking up the mail, as required; sweeps sidewalks and cleans outside yard and surroundings; cuts grass and trims trees and shrubs.

Incumbent secures office buildings daily, which includes closing or opening windows, shades, doors and gates; checks on heating, ventilating and air conditioning units; makes minor maintenance repairs of door locks and makes basic repairs to furniture.

DEPUTY CORONER

Nature of work:

This position assumes the duties of coroner when so requested by the coroner or in the absence of the coroner; (i.e., vacation, sick, etc.)

Requirements of work:

The deputy coroner must have the same qualifications as the coroner. If the coroner is a licensed physician then the deputy coroner must also be a licensed physician.

Examples of work:

The basic functions of a Coroner (an elected position) are the following; therefore, the Deputy Coroner would assume the same exact duties:

Incumbent must conduct autopsies, investigations, etc. They shall either view the body or make an investigation into the cause and manner of death in all cases involving the following:

• Suspicious, unexpected or unusual deaths;

• Sudden or violent deaths;

• Deaths due to unknown or obscure causes or in any unusual manner;

• Bodies found dead;

• Deaths without an attending physician within 36 hours prior to the hour of death;

• Deaths due to suspected suicide or homicide;

• Deaths in which poison is suspected;

• Any death from natural causes occurring in a hospital under 24 hours admission unless seen by a physician in the last 36 hours;

• Deaths following an injury or accident either old or recent;

• Deaths due to drowning, hanging, burns, electrocution, gunshot wounds, stabs or cutting, lightning, starvation, radiation, exposure, alcoholism, addiction, tetanus, strangulation, suffocation or smothering;

• Deaths due to trauma from whatever cause;

• Deaths due to criminal means or by causality;

• Deaths in prison or while serving a sentence;

• Deaths due to virulent contagious disease that might be caused by or cause a public hazard, including acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

This incumbent may perform or cause to be performed by a competent physician an autopsy in any case in his discretion. He/she shall perform or cause to be performed by a competent physician an autopsy in the case of any death where there is a reasonable probability that the violation of a criminal statue has contributed to the death.

This incumbent or the district attorney may order the disinterment of any dead body within his jurisdiction under the direction or supervision of the person ordering the disinterment or his designee. He/she may authorize the removal of such dead body to a place designated by the person ordering the disinterment for the purpose of examination and autopsy and, when such is completed, order the reinterment of the body.

This incumbent may hold any dead body for any length of time that he deems necessary.

This incumbent may remove and retain for testing or examination any specimens, organs or other portion of the remains of the deceased that he may deem necessary, or advisable as possible evidence before a grand jury or court. He/she may also remove and retain any specimens or organs of the deceased which in his discretion are necessary or desirable for anatomical, bacteriological, chemical, or toxicological examination.

DIETETIC MANAGER

Nature of work:

This incumbent plans and organizes nutritional, health, and other housekeeping aspects of the program for the clients and the facility.

Requirements of work:

A high school diploma or equivalency is required; must have interest in and experience in cooking and in teaching other people to perform daily living skills.

Examples of work:

Incumbent plans and supervises clients in preparing daily meals; assists clients in developing, planning, and implementing weekly shopping; assists dietitian with nutritional plans for all families in the program.

He/she teaches educational classes on sanitation, nutritional planning, cooking, and other topics as needed; oversees the cleanliness of the kitchen facilities; teaches clients to maintain cleanliness standards in all areas of the facility.

Incumbent facilitates purchasing of groceries and other household supplies needed, which includes completing a requisition; assists in acquiring data for the evaluation purposes of the program; attends all staff meetings and activities, which include morning staffing, weekly team meetings, and weekly treatment planning meetings.

He/she transports clients and accompany clients as needed to scheduled appointments, recreational activities, field trips, and meetings as needed; works as liaison with office of family support to facilitate acquisition of benefits from public assistance; assists in maintaining documentation in clients' records.

Incumbent works with the dietician and nurse to facilitate the needs of clients with special needs; pregnant women, clients with medical conditions; i.e., high blood pressure, diabetes, in regards to health and nutrition.

He/she is responsible for the purchasing of a large variety of supplies and medicine needed for the facility, for ordering urine screen supplies, and for preparing urine screens for pick-up.

Incumbent is responsible for facilitating community groups, staffing groups, and assigning groups as needed. He/she must actively participate as a clinical staff member in the reviewing of client's progress, behaviors and client's needs. Conduct lectures to educate clients on health related issues in regards to their drug use and lack of nutrition, including various topics; health and nutrition, hygiene sanitation, and safety.

Incumbent supervises and obtains specimen (urine) from clients for drug testing purposes and pregnancy tests. Monitor the administering of medicines for clients and children as scheduled, monitor client's medication when the nurse is not available; call in refills and schedule appointments for clients as needed.

He/she serves as alternate coordinator for facility. Responsible for conducting monthly inspections of the facility and client's rooms for compliance with the safety rules and regulations of the facility and state when the safety coordinator is out, or when assistance is needed.

He/she must prepare the monthly infection control report in the absence of the nurse.

DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The director of economic development, which is appointed by the chief administrative officer, shall be accountable to the St. Mary Parish President and the chief administrative officer, with direction and oversight from the St. Mary Parish Economic Development Advisory Committee. The role of director includes the responsibility to facilitate, coordinate and stimulate progressive economic development in St. Mary Parish. This position encompasses strengthening and expanding existing economic enterprises in the parish and recruiting new economic enterprises into the parish. The director shall coordinate and cooperate with other local, regional and state economic development agencies and organizations and shall implement strategies that will achieve objectives in order to meet the goals as outlined in the St. Mary Parish Comprehensive Plan. This position shall require the director to be able work with the St. Mary Parish Council and the five municipal governments domiciled in St. Mary Parish.

Qualifications:

• Shall have a minimum of five years experience as a professional economic developer with a strong commitment to expand the parish's economy through more and better jobs;

• Shall have knowledge and an understanding of economic development principles, marketing, financing and networking;

• Shall have experience, knowledge and an understanding of structuring and closing deals;

• Shall have management supervision experience, ability to interact at all levels, interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communications skills;

• Must be able to manage and promote a start-up economic development department at the parish level including the supervision of a staff of at least two employees;

• Shall have successful experience in designing, running and and/or participating in a business recruitment and existing industry retention program;

• Shall have good public speaking skills. The director must be able to communicate the vision, goals and objectives of the parish to political bodies, civic groups, regional and state agencies;

• Shall have successful experience in managing and relating to the news media;

• Shall have successful grant writing experience and skills;

• Shall have a business-oriented college degree and shall hold a certification as an economic and/or community development professional;

• Shall be willing and able to live in St. Mary Parish.

NOTE: This job description is not included in the parish's pay schedule. See Home Rule Charter.

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

The director of finance, which is appointed by the chief administrative officer, shall direct and be responsible for the following duties:

Collection (except where specifically otherwise provided for by law) and custody of all monies of the St. Mary Parish Government from whatever source.

Preparation of the annual operating budget and capital improvement budget under the direction of the chief administrative officer.

Maintenance of a record of indebtedness and the payment of the principal and interest on such indebtedness.

Ascertaining that funds are available for payment of all contracts, purchase orders and any other documents which incur financial obligation for the St. Mary Parish Government, and that such documents are in accordance with established procedures.

Disbursement of all funds from the parish treasury.

Administration of a uniform central accounting system for all parish departments, offices and agencies, using nationally accepted standards where applicable.

Preparation of a monthly statement of revenues and expenditures which shall be completed no later than 20 days after the end of each month.

Procurement of all real and personal property, materials, supplies and services required by St. Mary Parish Government under a central purchasing system for all departments, offices and agencies in accordance with applicable state law, council policy and administrative requirements.

Preparation of intergovernmental grant applications on behalf of the parish government and informing department, offices and agencies of relevant local, state, and federal programs.

10.

Maintenance of an inventory of all property, real and personal.

11.

Investment of idle funds, as permitted by law, so as to receive the maximum rate of return.

12.

Provide data processing administration.

13.

Provide general administrative services.

14.

Other activities as may be directed by the chief administrative officer.

NOTE: This job description is not included in the Parish's pay schedule. See Home Rule Charter.

DIRECTOR OF GOLF

Nature of work:

The director of golf will oversee and manage the golf operation and work cooperatively with other departments. The position will promote an exceptional "golf experience", and provide excellent services and programs to all patrons.

Requirements of work:

• Shall have a four year degree or applicable experience in managing and overseeing a golf course and clubhouse;

• Shall have prior experience as a head professional in managing and overseeing a 18-hole municipal, semi-private, or public golf course and clubhouse;

• Shall have experience in marketing and implementing a new facility;

• Shall be a PGA member in good standing, and shall hold certification as a class A professional;

• Shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge of golf facility construction principles, practices and methods; and a thorough understanding of the rules and strategies of the game of golf;

• Shall have a high degree of administrative ability in terms of problem solving and decision making;

• Shall have knowledge of and experience in the methods of golf course operation;

• Shall have management supervision experience, ability to interact at all levels, interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Shall have the ability to train and supervise personnel needed to perform golf course management, operations, and duties.

• Shall from time to time be required to work irregular hours as needed.

• Shall comply with the pre-requisite criteria for membership consideration to the Audubon Golf Trail; and must become a member of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program with the goal of becoming fully certified within five years.

• Shall reside in St. Mary Parish within three (3) months of employment.

Examples of work:

The director of golf shall report directly to the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission. The role of the director of golf includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of all staff including assistant and teaching professionals, outside assistants, mechanics, starters, and rangers;

• Implementation of policies and procedures and regular scheduling of staff meetings;

• Oversee all golf services and operations;

• Assist in the development and coordination of long range and annual business plans;

• Oversee the rental and maintenance of golf carts, the reservation system, the starting and monitoring of play, the administration of the handicap program; the operations of a well-managed practice facility, all golf-related purchasing, oversee and approve all weekly golf staff timesheets/payroll, purchase orders, and invoices;

• Track and verify all players and guests, golf carts, club care, lockers, handicap fees, and other changes necessary, and facilitate proper controls;

• Meet, greet, and welcome prospective customers/patrons;

• Enforce all rules and regulations governing golf course usage;

• Develop and manage an innovative tournament program that services all customer segments;

• Develop and oversee the golf instruction and golfer development programs for all customer segments;

• Marshall golf course regularly;

• Maintain close working relationship with the superintendent and other department heads;

• Assists in the marketing and promotion of new memberships/play;

• Assist in the preparation of budgets, including forecasting and review of all golf revenues and expenses on a daily, weekly, monthly, annual basis;

• Maintain and oversee a profitable merchandise concession that is consistent with patron demographics and needs;

• Establish sales goals and forecasts for all golf programs and services, monitor and analyze reports;

• Implement cash and systems controls to ensure the safekeeping of assets, inventory and resources;

• Supervise physical inventories and the display of merchandise. Assist in the development of necessary systems to safeguard inventories;

• Assist in the publication of newsletters, informational and promotional materials;

• Compile information from market competition for comparison studies to properly position the facility in the marketplace;

• Serve as ex-officio member of appropriate committees and attend board meetings;

• Work with golf course superintendent and restaurant manager to schedule and supervisor staffing;

• Maintain a professional image in the community.

DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Nature of work:

The director of the office of homeland security and emergency preparedness, under the parish president, shall be responsible for homeland security and emergency preparedness in the parish.

Requirements of work:

Technical training in communications, and three to five years emergency services, dispatch, or similar experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have educational training in emergency management principles and procedures, along with experience in this or related fields; or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Examples of work:

It is the duty of the director of homeland security and emergency preparedness to ensure that the parish office of homeland security and emergency preparedness complies with all job duties and responsibilities outlined hereafter, and does other things necessary, incidental, or appropriate for the implementation of local and inter-jurisdictional homeland security and emergency plans.

The parish office of homeland security and emergency preparedness shall prepare and maintain an all hazards emergency operations plan and keep it current, which plan may include any of the following:

• Prevention and minimization of injury and damage caused by disaster or emergency.

• Prompt and effective response to disaster or emergency.

• Emergency relief.

• Identification of areas particularly vulnerable to disasters or emergency.

• Recommendations for zoning, building, and other land use controls, safety measures for securing mobile homes or other non-permanent or semi-permanent structures, and other preventative preparedness measures designed to eliminate or reduce disasters or their impact.

• Assistance to local officials in designing local homeland security and emergency action plans.

• Authorization and procedures for the erection or other construction of temporary works designed to protect against or mitigate danger, damage, or loss from flood, conflagration, or other disaster.

• Preparation and distribution to the appropriate state and local officials of catalogs of federal, state, and private assistance programs.

• Organization of manpower and chains of command.

• Coordination of federal, state, and local disaster, or homeland security and emergency activities.

• Coordination of the state operations plan with the homeland security and emergency plans of other state agencies, local government, and the federal government.

• Other necessary matters.

The parish office of homeland security and emergency preparedness director shall take an integral part in development and revision of local and inter-jurisdictional homeland security and emergency plans prepared. The director will coordinate the services of professional and technical personnel capable of providing expert assistance to political subdivisions, their homeland security and emergency preparedness agencies, and inter-jurisdictional planning and homeland security and emergency preparedness agencies. The director shall consult with subdivisions and agencies on a regularly scheduled basis and shall make field examinations of the areas, circumstances, and conditions to which particular local and inter-jurisdictional disaster plans are intended to apply, and may suggest or require revisions.

The parish office of homeland security and emergency preparedness shall prepare and revise the plan, and shall seek the advice and assistance of government, business, labor, industry, agriculture, civic, and volunteer organizations, and community leaders.

The parish office of homeland security and emergency preparedness shall determine requirements of the parish and its political subdivisions for food, clothing, and other necessities, in the event of an emergency; procure and pre-position supplies, medicines, materials, and equipment; promulgate standards and requirements for local and inter-jurisdictional disaster plans, and periodically review local and inter-jurisdictional disaster plans.

The parish office of homeland security and emergency preparedness shall provide for mobile support units, assist political subdivisions, their homeland security, and emergency preparedness agencies, and inter-jurisdictional homeland security and emergency preparedness agencies, in establishing and operating training programs and programs of information, makes surveys of industries, resources, and facilities within the parish, both public and private.

The parish office of homeland security and emergency preparedness shall plan and make arrangements for the availability and use of any private facilities, services, and property and, if necessary and if in fact used, provide for payment for use under terms and conditions agreed upon, establish a register of persons with types of training and skills important in emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, establish a register of mobile and construction equipment and temporary housing available for use in a disaster emergency.

The office of homeland security and emergency preparedness shall prepare, for issuance by the parish president, executive orders, proclamations, and regulations as necessary or appropriate in coping with disasters or emergencies; cooperate with the state and federal government and any public or private agency or entity and in implementing programs for disaster emergency mitigation, preparation, response and recovery.

DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION

The head of the parks and recreation department shall be headed by the director of parks and recreation.

The director for parks and recreation shall direct and be responsible for:

Parks and playgrounds.

Recreational activities.

Cultural activities and facilities.

Other leisure-time activities.

Other such activities as may be directed by the chief administrative officer.

NOTE: This job description is not included in the Parish's pay schedule. See Home Rule Charter.

DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL

The director of personnel shall be appointed by the chief administrative officer, subject to council approval, and shall:

Prepare and administer such personnel rules and regulations governing the classified service as may be necessary or desirable for carrying out the provisions of this charter.

Prepare, install and maintain a uniform classification and pay plan for all positions in the classified service.

Perform such other duties and functions as may be directed by the chief administrative officer.

The administration of the classified service, including the classification and pay plans, of the parish government shall be governed by written rules and regulations to be known as "Personnel Policies". The director of personnel shall prepare such policies and recommend their adoption to the chief administrative officer. upon approval by the chief administrative officer, the personnel polices shall be presented to the council for adoption. The council shall act within 30 days upon such proposed personnel policies. Such policies shall be come effective upon approval by a favorable vote of majority of the council membership. Thereafter, the director of personnel shall recommend additions to, modifications of, or deletions from such policies to the chief administrative officer for presentation to the council in the same manner used for adoptions of the original policies. All personnel policies adopted by the council shall have the force and effect of law.

The personnel board shall be formed in accordance with the Home Rule Charter and shall consist of five members appointed by a majority vote of the council membership. The members of the personnel board shall hold no elected public office nor hold a public position in the parish.

The personnel board shall hold hearings on dismissals, demotions, and other disciplinary matters as may be provided in the rules. The decisions of the personnel board in these matters shall be final.

The personnel board shall perform such other quasi-judicial duties as may be required under the rules developed pursuant to this section.

On appeal to the personnel board by an employee relative to the actions of the employer, the burden of the proof shall be on the employee.

Any person holding a full-time position subject to this section when this Charter takes effect, who served in that position at the time of the Charter was adopted by the electors of the parish and at least one year prior thereto, shall continue in that position without competitive test or method approved by council but shall be subject in all other respects to this section.

The following shall not be members of the classified personnel system of the parish:

All elected officials of the parish government.

Employees hired on a temporary or contractual basis.

The parish attorney and any assistant attorneys.

Department heads created by or under the charter continued in accordance with the provisions of the Charter.

Employees appointed directly by the council.

Employees of hospital districts.

Employees of other parish boards and commissions appointed directly by the board or commission, except that such boards and commissions shall adopt personnel policies subject to approval by the council by ordinance.

NOTE: This job description is not included in the parish's pay schedule. See Home Rule Charter.

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING

The head of the planning and zoning department shall be the director of planning and zoning.

The director of planning and zoning, which is appointed by the chief administrative officer, shall direct and be responsible for the following activities:

Maintenance of the zoning map and other maps related to the functions of the department.

Coordination of planning activities.

Function as staff of a zoning commission.

Application for and administration of housing grants.

Inspection, licensing, and permit issuance in conjunction with enforcement of any zoning ordinances and building, housing and other technical codes.

Other such activities as may be directed by the chief administrative officer.

NOTE: This job description is not included in the parish's pay schedule. See Home Rule Charter.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

The head of the public works department shall be the director of public works.

The director of public works shall direct and be responsible for the following activities:

Engineering services for all parish departments and agencies.

Supervision of all contract construction work.

Maintenance of parish buildings and grounds.

Mapping and surveying.

Construction and maintenance performed by the parish government of roads, sidewalks, bridges and drainage facilities.

Garbage and trash collection and disposal.

Operation of a central facility for the repair and maintenance of parish government vehicles and equipment.

Other such activities as may be directed by the chief administrative officer.

NOTE: This job description is not included in the parish's pay schedule. See Home Rule Charter.

DRIVING RANGE ATTENDANT

Nature of work:

The driving range attendant represents the facility as a front line employee. He/she will uphold the integrity of operations with total customer satisfaction. The function of a driving range attendant is to maintain the practice/warm-up facility and exceed the expectations of all guests. The driving range attendant reports directly to the director of golf and all assistant golf professionals.

Requirements of work:

Individuals in this job position must have transportation to and from work, and must be able to work scheduled shifts which include weekends.

Examples of work:

Follow the checklists presented in accordance with the maintenance of the driving range and responsibilities associated with expected customer interactions.

Follow down time responsibilities when club activity is slow.

Represent the facility through enthusiastic attitude, personal appearance, and the willingness to be flexible to facilitate club needs.

Be creative and informational to supervisor regarding better means of the driving range operations.

Follow set forth guidelines in regard to range ball quality (example - Culling worn balls).

Building customer loyalty is the mainstay of all driving range attendants actions. The route to customer loyalty is set forth through opening and closing checklists.

DRUG COURT AFTERCARE COORDINATOR

Nature of work:

To provide advanced level of drug court clinical treatment through the aftercare program by utilizing individual and group counseling services to assess, develop and service the needs of clients and graduates of the drug court program. To coordinate services, reports, and treatment progress to probation and parole and to the drug court judge.

Requirements of work;

A substance abuse and/or social service or psychology bachelor's degree and have board certification as substance abuse counselor plus two years of professional social services experience.

A master's degree may be substituted for the experience. Graduate education in psychology, social work or substance abuse counseling may be substituted on the basis of 30 hours for one year of experience.

Examples of work:

Incumbent performs aftercare individual and group therapy services; performs intakes, orientation, charting and monthly client progress status reports to probation and parole and to the drug court judge; develops, assesses and implements aftercare program changes and protocol as needed; reports client's progress in staffing weekly.

Incumbent may supervise clinical staff during treatment hours.

From time to time, as a result of existing conditions, work load considerations, manpower demands, and/or deadlines, work assignments may be modified by supervisory personnel and/or aftercare coordinator to the extent that the incumbent may be directed to perform a task which, while not within the specific description of his/her position, will be within the limitations of his/her experience and/or training. At no time during such assignment modifications will the compensation rate for the incumbent be reduced.

DRUG COURT POLICE LIAISON OFFICER

Nature of work:

This incumbent makes home visits to clients for the purpose of checking for curfew violations, monitoring parental supervision requirements, and compliance with alcohol/drug free environments. This incumbent will monitor active arrest warrant issued by the drug court judge and effect arrests on those individuals. He/she will coordinate with local jails on the availability of space for client jail sanctions.

Requirements of work:

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or related field, P.O.S.T. Certification. A minimum of four years experience in law enforcement, a high school diploma or GED may be substituted for the degree.

Examples of work:

(NOTE: The examples listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to the classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks in which the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment of the position.)

Incumbent checks police records daily to ascertain if any clients have been arrested while in the program and report this information to the court and program director.

He/she attends weekly status hearings, maintains a professional relationship with all court and treatment personnel and has an understanding and abides by the laws and/or rules governing confidentiality as sited in the Federal Statues of Confidentiality (CFR42).

Incumbent abides by and maintains the established reports and record keeping system and may be required to transport clients to status hearings, detention centers, appointments, etc. He/she will collect urine samples and administer breath tests when necessary in accordance with policy and/or procedures; and actively participates as an interdisciplinary team member in staff meetings and other related team activities.

From time to time, as a result of existing conditions, work load considerations, manpower demands, and/or deadlines, work assignments may be modified by supervisory personnel to the extent that the incumbent may be directed to perform a task which, while not within the specific description of his/her position, will be within the limitations of his/her training. At no time during such assignment modifications will the compensation rate for the incumbent be reduced.

DRUG COURT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Nature of work:

This is administrative and supervisory work. Incumbent plans, organizes, directs and administers all functions of an outpatient substance abuse treatment facility.

Requirements of work:

A master's degree in public administration, social services, or related field with two years experience in management. A bachelor's degree in human services field with five years experience in management may be substituted.

Examples of work:

Incumbent hires and orients staff and provides on-going supervision, directs the preparation and maintenance of records, reports and correspondence relative to facility, and develops and implements facility policy in keeping with federal, state and local guidelines. He/she conducts staff meetings and conferences to take care of operating the facility, coordinates work by scheduling assignments and directing work of subordinate supervisory personnel, directs and coordinates long-range programs, plans and policies.

Incumbent assures that the safety, security, and general well-being of patients are provided according to licensing standards and directs activities and reporting to ensure quality of care to clients and families.

ELECTRICIAN

Nature of work:

To install and maintain electrical systems primarily 480 volts and under.

Requirements of work:

Two years of experience or training in the electrician's trade. (such as electrician's helper)

Examples of work:

Incumbent works primarily on systems 480 volts and under, and installs, alters, maintains and repairs wiring systems, public address systems, traffic signals, electric clocks, telephones, floodlights, ticket machines, surveillance equipment, and other electrical fixtures and equipment.

He/she maintains electric motors and generators, and emergency generators, and makes electrical inspections of electrical equipment and appliances, seats and replaces brushes, and performs some mechanical work in replacing and repairing parts.

He/she uses standard tools such as volt meters, amp meters, watt meters and related equipment to trouble shoot and isolate problem and operate various types of electricians electrical systems.

Incumbent installs and makes repairs on nonmetallic cables such as romex, conduits (Greenfield) and thin wall or rigid conduit and troubleshoots, repairs, and installs electrical motor starters and related switchgear and controls, and may provide support to electricians - high voltage and work on high voltage systems when necessary, and may also train other subordinates.

He/she maintains a clean and orderly workplace; and performs other related duties (listed below) as required, especially when electrician work is not needed.

Operates light equipment such as a tractor, front-end loader, backhoe, dump truck, trash/debris truck, a striping machine, small graders, and chain saws. Incumbent maintains equipment, clears trees, drainage ditches, and other obstructions. He/she may dig and clean ditches, sewers, drains, and road surfaces; cut roadways, and roll asphalt; break and moves concrete and rock; excavate surfaces.

Incumbent cleans, sewers, drains, and road surfaces; and removes roots and debris from clogged drains and sewer lines. He/she mixes cement to repair drain boxes and pipes; spreads dirt and gravel over road surfaces and shoulder; lays asphalt; builds forms and pours concrete for sidewalks.

Incumbent may pick up bulky refuse and haul to dumping site; sweeps litter from surfaces; mows grass; services vehicles and washes and steam cleans them, installs pipe in ditches, and sets up and dismantles highway barricades. He/she may perform specialized tasks such as herbicide spraying along roadsides and may operate a trash/debris truck for removal of trash and debris throughout the Parish.

He/she maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities, and maintains high quality communication with all parish departments and divisions, co-workers, customers, and the public. Incumbent maintains an effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities. He/she assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines, and completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, Parish policy, standards, or prescribed procedures. He/she accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human, and conceptual areas.

Incumbent maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant, and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities, and strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instructions and direction when clarification of results or consequences is justified (i.e., poor communications, variance with parish policy or procedures, etc.). Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the parish.

Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors, and staff for mutual and parish benefit, and adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the parish and various regulatory agencies, and sees that the standards are not violated.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DIRECTOR

Nature of work:

Incumbent responds to emergencies such as fires, hazardous materials and weather disasters.

Requirements of work:

Technical training in communications, and three to five years emergency services, dispatch or similar experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have educational training in emergency management principles and procedures, along with experience in this or related fields; or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Examples of work:

Formulates preparations in advance of fire, hazardous materials and weather emergencies; conducts emergency and safety awareness programs for the parish.

Incumbent investigates accidents within the parish.

Designs procedures and operates computer-based (graphics) information system for emergency preparedness.

Serves as safety engineer to develop sign inventory procedures related to emergency preparedness.

Incumbent coordinates efforts and administration of volunteer fire districts and departments within the parish.

Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: This job description is not included in the Parish's pay schedule at this time.

ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER/NUISANCE ABATEMENT OFFICER/FIELD INSPECTOR

Nature of work:

The environmental officer/nuisance abatement officer/field inspector shall work under the direction of the director of planning and zoning and is responsible for enforcing ordinances such as bunkhouses, tall grass, sunken vessels, abandoned houses and unsafe buildings and junk and abandoned vehicles, that pose or present an eminent or immediate danger, nuisance, and/or hazard to the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of St. Mary Parish.

Requirements of work:

Graduation from an accredited high school, and/or any combination of training and experience which would provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Background in construction management with general knowledge and experience in electrical, plumbing, sewage, and structural construction;

• Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; of business English, spelling and arithmetic. Some skill required in the operation of a typewriter and computer;

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; to learn assigned tasks readily and to adhere to prescribed departmental procedures; to make routine arithmetic computations; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. Must be trustworthy, courteous, and be able to follow instructions with minimal supervision. Must have a good personality and practice good work ethics.

Examples of work:

The environmental officer/nuisance abatement officer/field inspector shall operate in accordance with language and procedures as styled in St. Mary Parish Ordinance No. 1410, the Nuisance Abatement Ordinance. Upon the complaint or report of any person, or upon his/her own, the environmental officer/nuisance abatement officer/field inspector shall make on site inspections of properties and compile written reports citing specific findings and recommendations to cure the said complaint. The report shall include video and snap shot photography as well as drawings should that be warranted. A file shall be kept of each case handled by this office. If found to be in non-compliance, verbal and/or written notices and/or citations to comply with the applicable provisions of any St. Mary Parish Ordinance shall be served to the appropriate party. If the notices and/or citations are ignored, the environmental officer/nuisance abatement officer/field inspector shall pursue complete satisfaction of said non-compliance through the adjudication proceedings of the nuisance abatement ordinance and/or through judicial proceedings as outlined in the applicable ordinance in the appropriate court having jurisdiction thereof.

The environmental officer/nuisance abatement officer/field inspector, under the direction of the director of planning and zoning, shall perform inspections in the field to ensure compliance with the provisions of the building permit ordinance, mobile home park ordinance, flood damage prevention ordinance, subdivision and development ordinance and sewer ordinances.

The environmental officer/nuisance abatement officer/field inspector shall perform such other activities and/or participate in any special projects as directed by the chief administrative officer and/or the director of planning and zoning. Such other activities shall include but not be limited to parish inventory identification, waste tire site cleanup, coastal restoration and protection projects and adjudicated property disposition.

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I/LABORER

Nature of work:

Under direct supervision of the roads supervisor, the equipment operator I/laborer position involves manual and very physical tasks, which arise during the performance of projects undertaken by the public works department.

Requirements of work:

Should have experience with power and hand tools, along with experience in the use of mowing equipment; or any equivalent experience and training which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be physically able to perform a variety of physical activities including mowing, installing pipe, digging, etc. Must be able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally and/or lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Job involves standing and/or walking for periods of time and physical labor. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred pounds;

• To compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things;

• To be able to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including receiving instructions from immediate supervisor;

• To understand the terminology used in operating moving machinery, chain saws and other tools;

• To record and deliver information to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions;

• To talk (express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words) and/or hear (perceiving nature of sounds by ear);

• Has knowledge of moving machinery and other types of equipment such as chain saws and concrete mixers.

Individual must possess a valid Louisiana driver's license.

Examples of work:

Maintains and cleans ditches, sewers, drains and road surfaces; removes roots and debris from clogged drains and sewer lines.

Mixes cement to repair drain boxes and pipes; spreads dirt and gravel over road surfaces and shoulder; lays asphalt; builds forms and pours concrete for sidewalks.

Picks up bulky refuse and hauls to dumping site; sweeps litter from surfaces.

Installs pipe in ditches; sets up and dismantles highway barricades.

Mows grass; services vehicles and washes and steam cleans them. Maintains equipment (greases, oils and cleans equipment, etc.)

Operates chain saws, and performs other related duties as required.

Incumbent maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities and maintains high quality communication with all parish departments and divisions, co-workers, customers and the public.

Incumbent maintains an effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities.

He/she assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines, completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, parish policy, standards or prescribed procedures. He/she accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Incumbent attends work regularly and with a minimum of tardiness/absences, adheres to parish policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. He/she provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests, and maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. They strive to anticipate work to be done and initiate proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. He/she questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences is justified (i.e., poor communications variance with parish policy or procedures, etc.) Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the Parish.

Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and staff for mutual and parish benefit.

Incumbent adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by parish and various regulatory agencies, and sees that the standards are not violated.

Incumbent maintains a clean and orderly workplace.

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Nature of work:

Under direct supervision of the roads supervisor, the equipment operator II position involves manual and physical tasks which arise during the performance of projects undertaken by the public works department.

Requirements of work:

Background should include experience with power and hand tools, along with experience in the use of mowing equipment and light equipment; or any equivalent experience and training which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things;

• Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information; including receiving instructions from immediate supervisor;

• Requires the ability to understand the terminology used in operating various types of mowing machinery, chain saws and other tools;

• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions;

• Requires the ability to talk (express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words) and/or hear (perceiving nature of sounds by ear);

• Has knowledge of mowing machines and other types of equipment such as chainsaws and concrete mixers.

Incumbent must possess at least a class B commercial driver's license.

Examples of work:

Drives or operates gasoline and diesel powered light equipment, such as a tractor, front-end loader, backhoe, dump truck, or trash/debris truck, and also may operate a striping machine, small graders and chain saws.

Maintains equipment (greases, oils, cleans, etc.).

Incumbent clears trees, drainage ditches, and other obstructions.

Incumbent digs ditches, cuts roadways and rolls asphalt; breaks and moves concrete and rock; excavates surfaces.

Maintains and cleans ditches, sewers, drains and road surfaces; removes roots and debris from clogged drains and sewer lines.

Mixes cement to repair drain boxes and pipes; spreads dirt and gravel over road surfaces and shoulder; lays asphalt; builds forms and pours concrete for sidewalks.

Picks up bulky refuse and hauls to dumping site; sweeps litter from surfaces; mows grass; services vehicles and washes and steam cleans them.

Installs pipe in ditches; sets up and dismantles highway barricades.

He/she may perform specialized tasks such as herbicide spraying along roadsides.

He/she may operate a trash/debris truck for removal of trash and debris throughout the parish.

Incumbent maintains an effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities.

Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines, and completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, parish policy, standards, or prescribed procedures. He/she accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Incumbent maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instructions and direction when clarification of results or consequences is justified (i.e., poor communications, variance with Parish policy or procedures, etc.). Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the Parish.

He/she shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and staff for mutual and parish benefit.

Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the parish and various regulatory agencies, and sees that the standards are not violated.

He/she maintains a clean and orderly workplace.

Performs other related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III

Nature of work:

Under direct supervision of the roads supervisor, the equipment operator III position involves the operation of heavy equipment in the performance of tasks necessitated by the projects undertaken by the public works department.

Requirements of work:

Background should include experience with all types of heavy equipment, including bulldozers, tractors, dump trucks, trash/debris truck and grading machines; or any equivalent experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be physically able to perform a variety of physical activities and to operate a variety of heavy equipment. Must be able to exert up to fifty pounds of force and/or lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Job involves standing and/or walking for periods of time and physical labor. Must be able to life and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred pounds;

• Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, including receiving instructions from immediate supervisor;

• Requires the ability to understand the terminology used in operating various types of machinery and in working on various public works construction projects;

• Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions;

• Requires the ability to talk (express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words) and/or hear (perceiving nature of sounds by ear);

• Must have knowledge of heavy machinery and other types of equipment and can follow instructions as to carry out plans for the completions of public works projects.

He/she must posses at least a valid class B (preferably a class A) commercial driver's license.

Examples of work:

Drives or operates gasoline and diesel powered heavy equipment, such as a backhoe, dragline, gradall, front-end loader, excavator, forklift, ten-ton eighteen wheel trucks or bulldozer; also may operate a striping machine, smaller graders and chain saws.

Maintains equipment (greases, oils, cleans, etc.).

Incumbent clears trees, drainage ditches and other obstructions.

Digs ditches, cuts roadways and rolls asphalt; breaks and moves concrete and rock; excavates surfaces.

Places large pipes; places pillars for bridges and performs other bridge-related construction work.

Performs whatever other mechanical/equipment operation is required in building roads, bridges and parks and the maintenance of these structures.

May perform compacting and clearing at landfills.

He/she may operate a trash/debris truck for removal of trash and debris throughout the parish.

Incumbent maintains an effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities.

He/she assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines and completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, parish policy, standards or prescribed procedures. He/she accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Incumbent attends work regularly and with a minimum of tardiness/absences and adheres to parish policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. He/she provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

He/she accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instructions and direction when clarification of results or consequences is justified (i.e. poor communications, variance with parish policy or procedures, etc.). Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the parish.

Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and staff for mutual and parish benefit.

He/she adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the parish and various regulatory agencies, and sees that the standards are not violated.

Incumbent maintains a clean and orderly workplace.

Performs other related duties as required.

EXECUTIVE STAFF OFFICER

Nature of work:

To serve as a special assistant to an administrator or equivalent level of administrator of a 24-hour institution with accounting services, budget preparation, evaluating and monitoring financial procedures which impact the entity served. Will assist in grant writing and grant appropriations.

Requirements of work:

A baccalaureate degree plus three years of professional level experience in business administration, government, law, public administration, planning or social services. Two years must have been at the journeyman level or above.

Eight years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required degree only.

Examples of work:

Develops and monitors accounting procedures, prepares required financial statements and fiscal reports which may include the compilation and analysis of data required for the preparation of specialized federal monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Incumbent may supervise the reconciliation of bank statements, computerized reports or equivalent, with internal accounting records and prepares required adjusting entries, monitors and forecasts revenues and expenditures, assists in grant writing and fund allocations, and analyzes and compiles data for various reports.

Incumbent is responsible for posting and journalizing ledgers and preparing financial account reports such as those for complex grants within the organization and directs the preparation of the agency budget and related reports.

EXTERNAL CASE MANAGER

Nature of work:

Requirements of work:

A baccalaureate degree in human services in related field and/or five years of experience in the social service field.

Examples of work:

Incumbent provides regional home visits to the clients who have left the program and living in the surrounding area; completes evaluation follow-up forms during the regional home visits; provides home visits as needed for the clients who live out of our region; refers out of region clients to their local ADC and may provide transportation if needed.

Incumbent provides counseling services to the continuing care clients in our region as needed; arranges and provides counseling services when requested to the clients out of our region; provides family sessions to the discharged clients when requested; refers discharged clients to appropriate community services.

Incumbent serves as a liaison with agencies such as substance abuse, office of family support, office of community services, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, community action, vocational technical school, etc. so as to receive services for the discharged clients.

He/she provides transportation for discharged clients to continuing care group, doctor visits, court dates and custody hearings when requested, if available; provides assistance to the discharged clients in finding child care services for their children; comprises and keeps current a direct care resource manual of services the discharged clients may need including agency names, addresses, phone numbers, contact persons, hours of operation, and description of services provided.

He/she maintains all records and reports as required to complete for research purposes.

FAIRVIEW TREATMENT CENTER PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Nature of work:

This is administrative and supervisory work. Incumbent plans, organizes, directs and administers all functions of an inpatient substance abuse treatment facility.

Requirements of work:

Examples of work:

Incumbent hires and orients staff and provides on-going supervision, directs the preparation and maintenance of records, reports and correspondence relative to facility, and develops and implements facility policy in keeping with federal, state and local guidelines. He/she conducts staff meetings and conferences to take care of operating the facility, coordinates work by scheduling assignments and directing work of subordinate supervisory personnel. Directs and coordinates long-range programs, plans and policies.

Incumbent assures that the safety, security and general well-being of patients are provided according to licensing standards, and directs activities and reporting to ensure quality of care to clients and families.

FAMILY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST I

Nature of work:

To provide general family intervention/social service work through direct services and/or general counseling services.

Requirements of work:

A baccalaureate degree is required and/or must have state certification or be certifiable. Two years experience in related field preferred.

Examples of work:

Administers intakes for clients determined appropriate for admission, orients clients to:

(a)

Nature/goals of the program;

(b)

Rules governing client conduct and the infractions which can lead to sanctions or discharge;

(c)

The hours in which services are available; and

(d)

Clients' rights.

He/she identifies and evaluates a client's strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs for the development of a treatment plan; actively participates in the development of a treatment plan; facilitates the implementation of the treatment plan, including activities such as monitoring, assessment, and renegotiations.

Incumbent conducts group, individual, and family counseling utilizing multi-systemic therapies; maintains appropriate documentation for case management and quality assurance activities; provides crisis intervention in response to alcohol and/or other drug abuse needs during acute emotional and/or physical distress; conducts lectures to clients and family; makes appropriate referrals when warranted.

Incumbent charts the results of assessment/treatment plans; writes reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other client related data and information recording; consults with other health care professionals when needed to assure comprehensive, quality care for the client; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff members, referral agencies, program participants, their families, and the court system.

FAMILY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST II

Nature of work:

To provide general family intervention/social service work through direct services and/or general counseling services.

Requirements of work:

A baccalaureate degree and/or state certification. Three years experience in related field preferred. LSBCSAC certification or certifiable.

Examples of work:

Administers intakes for clients determined appropriate for admission, orients clients to:

(a)

Nature/goals of the program;

(b)

Rules governing client conduct and the infractions which can lead to sanctions or discharge;

(c)

The hours in which services are available; and

(d)

Clients' rights.

FAMILY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST III

Nature of work:

To provide advanced level services to clients and families through individual and/or group counseling. This may include some supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements of work:

A baccalaureate degree and/or board certification in substance abuse, professional counseling, social work or three years professional social services experience.

Masters degree may be substituted for the experience.

Graduate education in psychology, social work or substance abuse counseling may be substituted based on 30 semester hours for one year of the experience.

Examples of work:

Administers intakes for clients determined appropriate for admission, orients clients to:

(a)

Nature/goals of the program;

(b)

Rules governing client conduct and the infractions which can lead to sanctions or discharge;

(c)

The hours in which services are available; and

(d)

Clients' rights.

FAMILY TECHNICIAN I

Nature of work:

To perform responsible non-professional direct care support work which involves assisting in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment for clients.

Requirements of work:

No formal training or schooling is required. He/she must have a high school diploma or equivalency and must have experience with child or client care. He/she must possess excellent communication skills; and substance abuse knowledge is preferred. He/she must possess a class D driver's license.

Examples of work:

Performs all tasks in a training capacity, participates in staff training as scheduled, reports to work as scheduled, and completes evaluation forms as assigned.

Incumbent accompanies clients to clinics, recreational activities, field trips, etc. to ensure safety; remains with clients until time to return to the facility unless told otherwise by the child development specialist or the program director.

He/she makes rounds to check clients for compliance with safety rules and regulations and documents appropriately in clients' charts, Technician Journal and Communication Journal, and records behavioral observations, symptoms, accidents, injuries, etc. in clients' charts.

Incumbent recognizes and intervenes in disturbed/aggressive behavior as soon as signs of disruptive behavior are evidenced, utilizing the de-escalation process; interacts with clients as a therapeutic function; observes and reports conditions of clients to appropriate professional personnel as well as chart any significant behaviors observed.

He/she participates with groups in therapeutic activities.

If needed and available, assist child care technician in child care center and assists in emergency situations.

He/she must read the technician journal and communication journal daily, upon reporting to work.

Incumbent supervises the work of clients engaged in work activities.

He/she maintains records as instructed (i.e. cellular telephone log, gas card log, vehicle log, long distance call log, etc.); maintains awareness of the whereabouts of the clients and children at all times; disinfects and sanitizes all toys and children's equipment.

FAMILY TECHNICIAN II

Nature of work:

To perform responsible non-professional direct care support work which involves assisting in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment for clients.

Requirements of work:

No formal training or schooling is required. Must have a high school diploma or equivalency, and must have at least two years experience with child or client care. He/ she must possess excellent communication skills and substance abuse knowledge is preferred. He/she must possess a class D driver's license.

Examples of work:

Incumbent performs all tasks in a training capacity, participates in staff training as scheduled, reports to work as scheduled, and completes evaluation forms as assigned.

Incumbent assists clients in caring for their child (ren) and role modeling appropriate parenting skills; performs required duties in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for the clients by assisting in cleaning physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment; accompanies clients to clinics, recreational activities, field trips, etc. to ensure safety; remains with clients until time to return to the facility unless told otherwise by the child development specialist or the program director.

He/she makes rounds to check clients for compliance with safety rules and regulations and documents appropriately in clients' charts, technician journal and communication journal, and records behavioral observations, symptoms, accidents, injuries, etc. in patients' charts.

He/she participates with groups in therapeutic activities; if needed and available, may assist child care technician in child care center.

Incumbent assists in emergency situations; reads the technician journal and communication journal daily upon reporting to work; supervises the work of clients engaged in work activities.

Incumbent may be given some supervisory authority.

FAMILY TECHNICIAN III

Nature of work:

To perform responsible non-professional direct care support work which involves assisting in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment for clients.

Requirements of work:

No formal training or schooling is required. Must have a high school diploma or equivalency, and must have at least four years experience with child or client care. He/she must possess excellent communication skills and substance abuse knowledge is preferred. He/she must possess a class D driver's license.

Examples of work:

Incumbent performs all tasks in a training capacity, participates in staff training as scheduled; reports to work as scheduled; completes evaluation forms as assigned.

He/she assists clients in caring for their child (ren) and role modeling appropriate parenting skills; performs required duties in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for the patients by assisting in cleaning physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment.

Incumbent makes rounds to check clients for compliance with safety rules and regulations and documents appropriately in clients' charts, technician journal and communication journal and records behavioral observations, symptoms, accidents, injuries, etc. in patients' charts.

He/she recognizes and intervenes in disturbed/aggressive behavior as soon as signs of disruptive behavior are evidenced, utilizing the de-escalation process, and interacts with clients as a therapeutic function.

Incumbent observes and reports conditions of clients to appropriate professional personnel as well as charts any significant behaviors observed, and participates with groups in therapeutic activities.

If needed and available, assist child care technician in child care center, and assists in emergency situations.

He/she must read the technician journal and communication journal daily upon reporting to work, and supervises the work of clients engaged in work activities.

Incumbent maintains records as instructed (i.e. cellular telephone log, gas card log, vehicle log, long distance call log, etc.), and maintains awareness of the whereabouts of the clients and children at all times.

He/she disinfects and sanitizes all toys and children's equipment, and may supervise family technicians of a lower level, if the need arises.

FERRY OPERATOR

Nature of work:

This is work involved in operating a ferry for a parish government under the supervision of the roads supervisor, Eq. operator III, and/or director of public works.

Work involves responsibility for the safe operation and maintenance of a small ferry guided and controlled by means of a cable stretched across the stream and powered by a gasoline engine which winds in the cable to move the ferry. This is work of routine difficulty and is performed under general supervision. Errors in the work could become serious and result in accidents. Generally, no direct supervision is exercised over other parish employees. The work environment involves moderate risks as incumbent works around moving parts. The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing. Incumbent is subject to periodic supervisory checks.

Requirements of work:

Any equivalent combination of the following training and experience which would provide the following abilities:

• Ability to learn about the entire operation and maintenance activities related to running a ferry within a reasonable training period; to deal effectively and tactfully with the general public; to learn the related occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions.

Examples of work:

Operates motor-powered ferry barges guided and controlled by a cable stretched across the stream; directs the entrance and exit of passengers and vehicles on and off the ferry; may perform work for long hours on an assigned shift.

Raises and lowers approach aprons to meet the level of the ferry deck during various stages of water; watches for approaching vessels and lowers ferry cable into the stream to permit passage of vessels.

Performs routine maintenance on ferry, cable, motor and aprons, such as sweeping, washing, oiling, greasing and minor repairing and reports necessity for major repairs to supervisor; may assist in repairing cable.

Keeps simple records concerning ferry operations and passing vessels.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLERK

Nature of work:

The food and beverage clerk will be responsible for offering an enjoyable, clean, relaxing and timely dining experience for all clientele. The food and beverage clerk reports directly to the director of golf and the food and beverage director.

Requirements of work:

Individuals in this job position must have transportation to and from work, and must be able to work scheduled shifts which include weekends.

Examples of work:

(NOTE: The examples listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in position allocated to this classification. The absence of specific statements of duties does not exclude those tasks in which the work is similar related or a logical assignment of the position.)

Opening and preparation of all items associated with the food and beverage operation.

Proper portioning of goods offered on the menu, as well as, the documentation required to consistently record the accuracy of inventory.

Daily inventory of entire stock, covering opening inventory, sales, and closing inventory.

Routine cleaning of facility and food preparation items.

Offer the highest level of customer service at all times. Taking orders and preparing them in a timely fashion to insure a satisfied customer and proper pace of play.

Execution of opening and closing checklists.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

Nature of work:

The food and beverage director will be responsible for offering a clean, relaxing, enjoyable and timely dining experience for all clientele. The incumbent shall manage the day-to-day operation consisting of all food and beverage related business. The incumbent shall develop and implement programs and promotions to enhance the image of the course and foster positive relationships with the community. The food and beverage director reports directly to the golf course manager.

Requirements of work:

Shall have a high degree of administrative ability in terms of problem solving and decision-making.

Shall have knowledge of and experience in the methods of food and beverage administration.

Shall have management supervision experience, ability to interact at all levels, interpersonal skills, and excellent written and verbal skills.

Shall have the ability to train and supervise personnel needed to perform at restaurant levels of operation and perform all duties applicable.

Shall have knowledge of current federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, and licenses required affecting all aspects of a food and beverage operation.

Must have transportation to and from work, and must be able to work scheduled shifts which include weekends.

Examples of work:

Manage proper portioning of goods offered on the menu, as well as, the documentation required to consistently record the accuracy of inventory.

Monthly inventory of all sales, purchases and costs of goods sold.

Manage routine cleaning of facility and food preparation items.

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Offer the highest level of customer service at all times. Taking orders and preparing them in a timely fashion to insure a satisfied customer and proper pace of play.

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Management of the execution of opening and closing checklists.

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Shall from time to time be required to work irregular hours as needed.

FOREMAN/LEADERMAN I

Nature of work:

This is work involved in providing supervision, guidance, logistical support and limited administration to a group of maintenance personnel maintaining roads, drainage and bridges within the parish. This incumbent, which normally serves under the supervision of the foreman/leaderman II and/or the roads supervisor, performs manual and physical tasks, which arise during the performance of projects undertaken by the public works department.

Requirements of work:

Four years experience in the construction, maintenance or repair of roads, bridges, levees, drainage facilities, wharfs, buildings, grounds, utilities or closely related facilities or in the operation of maintenance or construction equipment, industrial machinery or transportation or materials handling equipment.

• Must be physically able to perform a variety of physical activities and to operate a variety of heavy equipment. Must be able to exert up to fifty pounds of force and/or lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Job involves standing and/or walking for periods of time and physical labor. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred pounds;

• Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, including receiving instructions from immediate supervisor;

• Requires the ability to understand the terminology used in operating various types of machinery and in working on various public works construction projects;

• Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions;

• Requires the ability to talk (express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words) and/or hear (perceiving nature of sounds by ear);

• Has knowledge of heavy machinery and other types of equipment and can follow instructions as to carry out plans for the completions of public works projects.

In most situations, he/she must posses at least a valid class B (preferably a class A) commercial driver's license.

Examples of work:

Supervises a crew engaged in repairing and maintaining bridges in an assigned area.

Supervises and directs the activities of a large road and striping crew engaged in applying center line and no passing stripes on streets, roads or highways.

Supervises all fleet operations in an assigned area.

Inspects and supervises the maintenance and repair of levees in a large assigned area and instructs subordinate leaders daily as to the site and nature of work.

Plans and supervises the work of special projects.

Responsible for the maintenance of buildings, grounds, roads, reservoirs, equipment and pumps.

May supervise grading and packing operations.

Inspects and supervises maintenance and repair of wharfs, sheds, roadways, ramps, and other members of a crew involving building new roofs, installing built up roofing, laying new decking; demolishing old structures; building levees; acting as inspector on contract construction or maintenance projects; pouring concrete; placing reinforcing steel; chipping, brushing, scraping and painting steel under wharfs.

Prepares reports covering such items as equipment and materials used and job costs.

FOREMAN/LEADERMAN II

Nature of work:

This is work involved in providing supervision, guidance, logistical support and limited administration to a group of personnel performing specialized highway, road, drainage, traffic control, lock operation, bridge operation or bridge structure work within the Parish. This incumbent, which normally serves under the direct supervision of the Roads Supervisor, performs manual and physical tasks, which arises during the performance of projects undertaken by the public works department.

Requirements of work:

Six years experience in the construction, maintenance or repair of roads, bridges, levees, drainage facilities, wharfs, buildings, grounds, utilities or closely related facilities or in the operation of maintenance or construction equipment, industrial machinery or transportation of materials handling equipment.

• Must be physically able to perform a variety of physical activities and to operate a variety of heavy equipment. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force and/or lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Job involves standing and/or walking for periods of time and physical labor. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred pounds;

• Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, including receiving instructions from immediate supervisor;

• Requires the ability to understand the terminology used in operating various types of machinery and in working on various public works construction projects;

• Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions;

• Requires the ability to talk (express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words) and/or hear (perceiving nature of sounds by ear);

• Must have knowledge of heavy machinery and other types of equipment and can follow instructions as to carry out plans for the completions of public works projects.

In most situations, he/she must possess at least a valid class B (preferably a class A) commercial driver's license.

Examples of work:

Plans, directs and supervises a large crew or multiple crews engaged in both new and reconstruction work including clearing, filling, grading and laying new surfaces and specialized highway and road work.

Inspects major construction and maintenance projects and determines materials and equipment needed; and supervises crews engaged in construction and reconstruction of all types of projects.

Orders and accounts for all materials used on jobs and plans the work order so as to obtain maximum production while maintaining highest standards of performance.

He/she instructs leaders and operators in the procedures and methods to be used, prepares reports covering such items as equipment and materials used and job costs and supervises activities of a large road and stripping crew engaged in applying center line and no passing stripes on streets and highways.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER I

Nature of work:

This is manual work involved in providing general building maintenance and repair work.

Work involves responsibility for performing tasks related to parish office building and/or grounds maintenance and limited semiskilled construction work. This incumbent, which normally serves under the direct supervision of the building maintenance supervisor, performs a variety of duties using different operations and machines in the work. Probable errors in the work are normally found through regular checks. The work environment involves moderate risks and incumbents may be required to wear gloves, goggles, and other protective gear. The work occasionally requires some physical exertion, such as recurring bending. Work is checked periodically by the supervisor.

Requirements of work:

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which would provide the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Some knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in maintenance and simple construction work; of safety procedures and precautions necessary in maintenance work;

• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions and skill in the safe use and care of tools and equipment used in maintenance work.

Examples of work:

Incumbent participates in necessary general repairs to carpentry, plumbing, electrical and general mechanical areas of the parish buildings; makes and repairs counters, benches, cabinets, partitions and other structures using saws, braces, bits and other hand and power tools.

He/she assists in remodeling and renovation work; cleans used lumber and forms by removing bent nails, etc.; replaces windows, doors, hinges, locks, etc.; aligns and adjusts door closers, tightens screws and installs window shades; cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, pullers and other parts of machinery using rags, brushes and grease gun; builds forms used in concrete work and barricades used in road repair work.

Incumbent repairs roofs, floors, ceilings, fences, concrete and asphalt surfaces; repairs plaster and sheet rock and does some brick work using a trowel; makes minor repairs to the plumbing and electrical fixtures; replaces defective electrical switches and normal lighting fixtures and does small wiring jobs; replaces hardware on lavatories and water fountains; dismantles small machinery and equipment to gain access to defective parts and makes repairs using hand tools; performs minor maintenance on tractors, lawn mowers and other grass cutting equipment.

Incumbent paints walls, floors, woodwork and fixtures in office buildings; rigs scaffolds and hoists for painting, electrical repairs, roof work, etc.

He/she plants tree seedlings and shrubbery so resulting growth will produce attractive looking grounds; removes large items of trash and debris from parish grounds such as fallen trees; repairs damaged fences; cuts down trees and brush around parish grounds.

Incumbent loads and unloads trucks transporting equipment, materials, and supplies; moves equipment, materials and supplies from one area, site or department to another; receives commodity purchase orders, drives truck to pick up supplies from storage warehouse and makes deliveries.

Incumbent measures, cuts and installs pipe and tubing for gas, water or other lines using ratchet, cutting dies and threading dies; opens clogged drains using plunger and plumber's tools; checks the slope conditions around the first twenty feet adjacent to office building to assure proper drainage; spreads dirt and shells in appropriate places on parish grounds; fills excavations with dirt, using shovels; mixes small batches of concrete, using hoe and shovel.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER II

Nature of work:

This is manual work involved in providing general building maintenance and repair work.

Work involves responsibility for performing tasks related to parish office building and/or grounds maintenance and limited semiskilled construction work. Incumbent performs a variety of duties using different operations and machines in the work. Probable errors in the work are normally found through regular checks. The work environment involves moderate risks and incumbents may be required to wear gloves, goggles and other protective gear. The work occasionally requires some physical exertion, such as recurring bending. Work is checked periodically by the supervisor.

Requirements of work:

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which would provide the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Some knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in maintenance and simple construction work; of safety procedures and precautions necessary in maintenance work;

• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions and skill in the safe use and care of tools and equipment used in maintenance work.

Examples of work:

Incumbent paints walls, floors, woodwork and fixtures in office buildings; rigs scaffolds and hoists for painting, electrical repairs, roof work, etc.

Incumbent loads and unloads trucks transporting equipment, materials and supplies; moves equipment, materials and supplies from one area, site or department to another; receives commodity purchase orders, drives truck to pick up supplies from storage warehouse and makes deliveries.

Incumbent measures, cuts, and installs pipe and tubing for gas, water or other lines using ratchet, cutting dies and threading dies; opens clogged drains using plunger and plumber's tools; checks the slope conditions around the first twenty feet adjacent to office building to assure proper drainage; spreads dirt and shells in appropriate places on parish grounds; fills excavations with dirt, using shovels; mixes small batches of concrete, using hoe and shovel.

Since the courthouse and jail facility is a 24-hour per day operation, it is expected that this incumbent be available to work odd hours and when supervisor is not available, you should be able to troubleshoot and solve problems that arise with the buildings.

Incumbent must be able to operate emergency systems, particularly for elevators and electrical systems.

Since jail plumbing is unique, this position requires a certain amount of expertise in this field, also in jail door operations, both mechanical and electrical.

GOLF CART ATTENDANT

Nature of work:

The golf cart attendant represents the facility as a front line employee. He/she will uphold the integrity of the golf course with total customer satisfaction. The function of a golf cart attendant is to maintain the golf cart fleet and exceed the expectations of all guests. The golf cart attendant reports directly to the director of golf and all assistant golf professionals.

Requirements of work:

Individuals in this job position must have transportation to and from work, and must be able to work scheduled shifts, which include weekends.

Examples of work:

Follow the checklists presented in accordance with the maintenance of the golf cart fleet and responsibilities associated with expected customer interactions.

Follow down time responsibilities when club activity is slow.

Represents the golf course through enthusiastic attitude, personal appearance, and the willingness to be flexible to facilitate club needs.

Be creative and informational to supervisor regarding better means of golf cart fleet operations.

Follow golf cart mechanic guidelines of maintaining a quality golf cart fleet.

Building customer loyalty is the mainstay of all golf cart attendant actions. The route to customer loyalty is set forth through opening and closing checklists.

GOLF CART ATTENDANT II

Nature of work:

The golf cart attendant represents the facility as a front line employee. He/she will uphold the integrity of the golf course with total customer satisfaction. The function of a golf car attendant is to maintain the golf car fleet and exceed the expectations of all guests. The golf cart attendant reports directly to the director of golf and all assistant golf professionals.

Requirements of work:

Individuals in this job position must have transportation to and from work, and must be able to work scheduled shifts, which include weekends.

Examples of work:

Follow the checklists presented in accordance with the maintenance of the golf car fleet and responsibilities associated with expected customer interactions.

Follow down time responsibilities when club activity is slow.

Represents the golf course through enthusiastic attitude, personal appearance, and the willingness to be flexible to facilitate club needs.

Be creative and informational to supervisor regarding better means of golf car fleet operations.

Follow golf car mechanic guidelines of maintaining a quality golf car fleet.

Building customer loyalty is the mainstay of all golf cart attendant actions. The route to customer loyalty is set forth through opening and closing checklists.

Maintenance for the building.

Aides the director of golf in all tournaments-organizing and preparation.

May be given supervisory duties over other golf cart attendants and other employees.

GOLF CART MECHANIC

Nature of work:

The golf cart mechanic's sole responsibility is to maintain the entire golf cart fleet. Any problems with the fleet should be reported to the director of golf and repaired upon approval. The golf cart mechanic reports directly to the director of golf and is expected to guide the golf cart attendant staff in regards to daily up-keep of the golf cart fleet.

Requirements of work:

Individuals in this job position must have transportation to and from work, and must be able to work scheduled shifts, which include weekends.

Examples of work:

Incumbent is responsible for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance to the golf carts.

Maintain open line of communication with the director of golf in reference to the golf cart fleet status.

Fill out and turn in a golf cart checklist for each car depending on what type of procedure was performed on the particular car.

Provide a consistent report of each golf cart documenting history of repairs, maintenance, and any replacement parts used in repairs.

Submit all tool or replacement part requests to the director of golf in a timely fashion to insure proper maintenance is kept current.

GOLF COURSE ACCOUNTANT

Nature of work:

Management of all accounting requirements and expectations of a golf course facility. Expectations of the golf course accountant include daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of financial standings to the golf course manager. Requirements include all reporting duties to keep the golf course and the commission in good standing according to state, federal and local tax laws.

Requirements of work:

• Shall have experience in the accounting practices required to operate an accounting system of a golf course entity.

• Shall have a high degree of administrative ability in terms of problem solving and decision making;

• Shall have knowledge of and experience in the methods of golf course operation.

• Shall have management supervision experience, ability to interact at all levels, interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Shall have the ability to train and supervise personnel needed to perform golf course management, operations, and duties.

• Shall from time to time be required to work irregular hours as needed.

Examples of work:

The golf course accountant reports directly to the golf course manager and duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist golf course manager in hiring, training, scheduling, time keeping and supervision of all staff.

• Responsible for cash deposits including safe balance to accuracy and deposits made daily.

• Coordinate all month end procedures. Inclusive of physical inventory count and round and revenues.

• Play an integral role in monitoring daily business practices, offering ideas and feedback in regard to achieving and/or surpassing the goals of the facility.

• Responsible for all human resource duties required by the Parish of St. Mary to eligibly hire and terminate all golf course employees.

• Perform other duties for the benefit of the golf course as requested by the head golf professional and/or golf course manager.

GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT MANAGER

Nature of work:

This is manual and skilled work in servicing major and minor mechanical repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel powered equipment used on the golf course and is under direct supervision of the golf course greens superintendent.

Work involves responsibility for making major and minor mechanical repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel powered equipment; keeps all equipment in efficient, operable condition at all times; organizes and maintains a clean service area and maintenance building, and performs related task as required.

Requirements of work:

Ten years experience as golf course equipment mechanic with a demonstrated history of progressive responsibilities; and must have completed one or more equipment manufacture service schools.

• Working knowledge of construction and maintenance equipment, and skill in the use of a wide variety of repair tools and in making of various mechanical repairs.

• Knowledge of theory and care, and operation of international combustion engine and mower grinding, sharpening and adjustment.

Examples of work:

Incumbent inspects, adjusts, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical defects in the many types of golf course maintenance equipment. Does mower grinding/sharpening of reels, performs general overhaul of motors. He/she repairs transmission, differentials, carburetors, distributors, fuel pumps, steering systems, starters, generators, universal joints, hydraulic systems, and high pressure pumps and valves. Installs and adjusts brakes, installs batteries, tires, wiring. He/she does machine and welding work in making fittings and repairs; does painting and body work; and maintains records of preventative maintenance, repairs made, orders of parts and time worked.

Incumbent will be expected to prepare a preventative maintenance schedule and track all equipment expenditures, develop a plan for timely equipment replacement on a revolving schedule.

This is a supervisory position which requires the following:

• Track equipment usage and maintenance requirements through equipment sign in and sign out procedures;

• Train employees on the proper preventative maintenance checks and services of equipment and supervise the implementation to ensure long life of equipment;

• Supervision of all employees in the absence of the golf course greens superintendent and/or the assistant golf course greens superintendent;

• Directly supervises and trains the golf course equipment mechanics;

• Directly responsible for all safety as it pertains to shop cleanliness, equipment operation and hazardous materials;

• May recommend appropriate disciplinary actions as it pertains to any unsafe or negligent acts of equipment operation;

• May recommend hiring, termination, promotion, demotion, etc. of employees.

GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC I

Nature of work:

This is manual and semiskilled work in servicing major and minor mechanical repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel powered equipment used on the golf course and is under direct supervision of the golf course greens equipment mechanic II.

Work involves responsibility for making major and minor mechanical repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel powered equipment; keeps all equipment in efficient, operable condition at all time; organizes and maintains a clean service area and maintenance building, and performs related task as required.

Requirements of work:

Any combination of experience and training which would provide the following knowledge and abilities:

• Working knowledge of construction and maintenance equipment, and skill in the use of a wide variety of repair tools and in making of various mechanical repairs.

• Knowledge of theory and care, and operation of international combustion engine and mower grinding, sharpening and adjustment.

Examples of work:

GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II

Nature of work:

Work involves responsibility for making major and minor mechanical repairs on a variety of gasoline and diesel powered equipment; keeps all equipment in efficient, operable condition at all time; organizes and maintains a clean service area and maintenance building, and performs related task as required.

Requirements of work:

Three years experience as golf course equipment mechanic or assistant mechanic and any combination of experience and training which would provide the following knowledge and abilities:

• Working knowledge of construction and maintenance equipment, and skill in the use of a wide variety of repair tools and in making of various mechanical repairs.

• Knowledge of theory and care, and operation of international combustion engine and mower grinding, sharpening and adjustment.

Examples of work:

GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I (LABORER)

Nature of work:

Under the supervision of the golf course greens superintendent and assistant golf course greens superintendent, the golf course equipment operator I (laborer) performs a variety of duties and special projects in the repair and maintenance of the golf course grounds; clean, repair and maintain greens, aprons, tee areas and assure fairways optimum playing condition; mow, spray, water, sod, fertilize, seed and weed eat course grounds.

Requirements of work:

Must possess a valid state driver's license;

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year in experience in golf course maintenance. Experience and training which would provide the following knowledge and abilities:

• Must be physically able to perform a variety of physical activities including mowing, digging, etc. Must be able to exert up to fifty pounds of force occasionally and/or lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Job involves standing and/or walking for periods of time and physical laborer. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred pounds;

• To compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things;

• To be able to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including receiving instructions from immediate supervisor;

• To understand the terminology used in operating moving machinery, landscaping equipment, etc;

• To record and deliver information to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions/directions;

• To talk (express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words) and/or hear (perceiving nature of sounds by ear);

• Has knowledge of methods, equipment, tools and materials used in maintaining greens, fairways, and other golf course areas;

• Has knowledge of requirements of maintaining a golf course in a safe, clean, and orderly condition;

• Has knowledge of herbicides and other chemicals used in grounds maintenance;

• Has knowledge of the proper operation of heavy grounds equipment;

• Has knowledge of maintenance and repair of irrigation systems;

• Must have the ability to perform specialized grounds keeping duties in the care and maintenance of a golf course;

• Must have the ability to safely operate a variety of mowers and other related equipment, and operate, service, and make minor repairs on equipment, and perform minor maintenance using a variety of tools utilized in golf course maintenance;

• Must have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relations with others;

• Must have the ability to observe legal and defensive driving practices;

• Must have the ability to maintain work pace appropriate to given work load;

• Must have the ability to maintain routine records;

• Must have the ability to work courteously and tactfully with customers and employees;

Examples of work:

Maintain golf greens, roughs, bunkers, aprons, tee areas and mow, weed, spray, seed, sod, aerate water and fertilize, for golf course grounds; change cups and tees.

Assist in the renovation and improvement of golf course grounds as plant and transplant sod, shrubs and plants; cut down, and remove trees as assigned; adjust automatic irrigation systems to provide proper and timely irrigation on grounds.

Operate and maintain various gang and push mowers, edgers, sprayers, tractors, chain saw, top dresser, blower and other hand and equipment, drive a vehicle to pick up supplies and materials.

Weed and rake sand traps; pick up and remove trash and garbage.

Clean restrooms and other facilities, including floors, walls, appliances and mirrors, restock supplies, polish metal fixtures;

Assist with special projects related to the general maintenance appearance of the golf course, facilities and equipment, replace sprinkler heads and leads; assist with construction of golf course areas according to design plans and diagrams.

Dig holes and trenches to maintain and construct irrigation lines, install pipe and backfill excavation; repair and maintain systems as directed.

Perform routing maintenance and minor repair and adjust the grounds maintenance equipment; check and maintain appropriate oil and fluid levels and sharpen blades to assure maximum operating condition.

Read work orders and obtain needed supplies; complete and prepare routine records on work performed, time and material;

Provide work direction and guidance to part-time and temporary workers assigned.

GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Nature of work:

Under the supervision of the golf course greens superintendent and assistant golf course greens superintendent, the golf course equipment operator II performs a variety of specialized duties and special projects in the repair and maintenance of the golf course grounds; assure optimum playing condition; train and provide work direction to assigned staff. Incumbent performs a variety of routine duties in the maintenance and repair of golf course grounds and assists in special projects.

Requirements of work:

Must possess a valid state driver's license;

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and four years of increasingly responsible grounds maintenance and irrigation experience including two years of experience maintaining golf courses, landscape maintenance and operation of related equipment. Experience and training which would provide the following knowledge and abilities:

• To compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things;

• To be able to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including receiving instructions from immediate supervisor;

• To understand the terminology used in operating moving machinery, landscaping equipment, etc;

• To record and deliver information to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions/directions;

• To talk (express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words) and/or hear (perceiving nature of sounds by ear);

• Has knowledge of golf course grass and turf types and appropriate fertilizers;

• Has knowledge of methods, equipment, tools and materials used in maintaining greens, fairways and other golf course areas;

• Has principles of training and providing work direction;

• Has knowledge of the requirements of maintaining a golf course in a safe, clean and orderly condition;

• Has knowledge of health and safety regulations;

• Has knowledge of maintenance and repair of irrigation systems;

• Must have the ability to perform specialized grounds keeping duties in the care and maintenance of a golf course;

• Must have the ability to safely operate a variety of mowers and other related equipment;

• Must have the ability to train, and provide work direction to others;

• Must have the ability to assign and review the work of others;

• Must have the ability to meet schedules and time lines;

• Must have the ability to apply insecticides, herbicides and fungicides utilizing appropriate safety precautions. Operate, service and make minor repairs on equipment;

• Must have the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;

• Must have the ability to perform minor maintenance using a variety of tools and machines utilized in golf course maintenance;

• Must have the ability to observe legal and defensive driving practices;

• Must have the ability to work courteously and tactfully with customers and employees.

Examples of work:

Train and provide work direction to assigned staff; communicate with superintendent and assistant superintendent and receive work orders; prioritize and assign work according to established schedules and timelines; review completed work and work in progress to assure compliance with work orders.

Conduct inspections of golf course grounds and irrigation systems; assure proper watering coverage and notify superintendent of irrigation system failures and insufficient coverage.

Maintain golf greens, roughs, aprons, tee areas and fairways; mow, weed, spray, seed, sod aerate, water and fertilize, seed and care for golf course grounds; change cups and tees.

Coordinate and participate in the renovation and improvement projects of golf course grounds, such as plant and transplant sod, shrubs and plants; cut down, trim and remove trees as assigned; adjust automatic irrigation system controller to provide proper and timely irrigation on grounds;

Operate and maintain various gang and push mowers, edger, sprayer, tractors, chain saw, top dresser, blower and other hand and power tools and equipment; drive a vehicle to pick up supplies and materials;

Identify turf diseases and take soil samples; mix and apply pesticides, fungicides and herbicides to control pests and diseases according to established procedures;

Schedule and participate in special projects related to the general maintenance and appearance of the golf course, facilities and equipment; repair and replace sprinkler heads and leads; construct and sod new golf course areas according to design plans and diagrams as assigned;

Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs and adjustments on grounds maintenance equipment; check and maintain appropriate oil and fluid levels and sharpen blades to assure maximum operating condition;

GOLF COURSE GREENS SUPERINTENDENT

Nature of work:

Requirements of work:

• Shall have a minimum of five years experience in managing warm season golf course turf grass.

• Shall have previous experience in project grow-in and golf course construction.

• Shall have a minimum of a Bachelor's of Science Degree from an accredited university in turf management or agronomy.

• Shall have at least a Class "A" Certification from the National Association of Golf Course Superintendents of America.

• Shall have a high degree of administrative ability in terms of problem solving and decision making.

• Shall have knowledge of and experience in the methods, materials and equipment of golf course maintenance.

• Shall have management supervision experience, ability to interact at all levels, interpersonal skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Shall have the ability to train and supervise personnel needed to perform golf course maintenance.

• Shall from time to time be required to work irregular hours as needed.

• Shall have or obtain the appropriate chemical/herbicide/pesticide applicator certification or license as required by the State of Louisiana within six months of employment.

• Shall reside in St. Mary Parish within three months of employment.

Examples of work:

The golf course greens superintendent shall report directly to the golf course manager. If the golf course manager's position is vacant, the greens superintendent shall report directly to the director of golf, with direction and oversight from the chief administrative officer and the chairman of the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission. The role of the greens superintendent includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining golf course properties including the golf course, maintenance equipment, equipment and chemical storage facilities, clubhouse grounds and landscaping.

• Developing, implementing and supervising a greens maintenance program.

• Inspecting, testing and directing the operation and maintenance of all irrigation systems and drainage systems.

• Scheduling and implementing soil sampling, planting, irrigation, and chemical application as needed

• Training, directing and supervising a staff of employees for the purpose of maintaining the golf course properties, including all landscaping located thereon.

• Oversees the scheduling and routing of personnel and equipment to accomplish maintenance and repair work.

• Maintains accurate and complete records on payroll, inventory, weather data, maintenance procedures, pesticide applications and safety programs.

• Communicates with the golf course manager, the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission and the owner to discuss activities, goals, plans and public input.

During the initial construction of the golf course the greens superintendent's role shall also include but not be limited to the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate the scheduling and work of all contractors on the project for the purpose of avoiding conflicts and redundant work.

• Develop and update a project schedule in conjunction with the owner, the architect and all contractors that show dates for commencement and completion of all construction items.

• Provide a recommended schedule for the owner's lease and/or purchase of materials and equipment requiring long lead-time procurement. Expedite and coordinate delivery of these leases and/or purchases in accordance with the owner's budget and procurement policies and procedures.

• Provide a report on the types and quantities of labor required for the project grow-in and maintenance.

• Prepare a maintenance start-up program.

• Monitor the construction schedule and report to the owner and the architect conditions that may cause a delay in completion of the project.

• Determine in general that the work of each contractor is being performed in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents in order to guard against defects and deficiencies in the work and report the same to owner and architect.

• Observe and record the progress of the project and quality of work to determine, in general, that it is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents. Submit written reports on a timely basis to the owner and the architect, including information on each contractor and each contractor's work, as well as the entire project.

• Arrange for the delivery, storage, protection and security for the owner-purchased materials, systems and equipment that are a part of the project, until such items are incorporated into the project.

• Observe the contractor's checkout of all utilities, operational systems, drainage systems, and equipment for readiness, and assist in the initial start-up and testing of each.

• Act as owner's and architect's liaison with the contractor while safeguarding the owner's property and interests.

• Inspect and record the location of all underground installations.

• Keep a daily diary or logbook documenting/writing verbal instructions, conversations and interpretations given to the contractor, and note pertinent observations, including weather conditions. Note any occurrence, finding, work deviation that might result in a claim for a change in the contract and/or contract schedule. Immediately notify the owner and architect of the same.

• Deviations to the contract documents and approval of substitute materials or equipment shall not be authorized by the superintendent, but shall be obtained in writing from the owner and architect.

• Assist with the design of the maintenance facility.

GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION SPECIALIST

Nature of work:

Under the supervision of the golf course greens superintendent, the golf course irrigation specialist is responsible for the programming, operation and maintenance of the golf course irrigation system(s).

Requirements of work:

Must possess a valid state driver's license;

Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school and one year in experience in golf course maintenance, and some spray experience. Experience and training which would provide the following knowledge and abilities:

• Must be physically able to perform a variety of physical activities including mowing, digging, etc. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Job involves standing and/or walking for periods of time and physical laborer. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to 100 pounds;

• To compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things;

• To be able to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including receiving instructions from immediate supervisor;

• To understand the terminology used in operating moving machinery, landscaping equipment, etc;

• To record and deliver information to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions/directions;

• To talk (express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words) and/or hear (perceiving nature of sounds by ear);

• Has knowledge of methods, equipment, tools and materials used in maintaining greens, fairways, and other golf course areas;

• Has knowledge of requirements of maintaining a golf course in a safe, clean, and orderly condition;

• Has knowledge of basic electricity and hydraulics related to an irrigation system, including automatic valves and controllers, and working knowledge of various types of pumps and pumping systems;

• Has understanding of agronomy, turf grass science and the rules of golf;

• Must have the ability to keep accurate records;

• Must have the ability to operate light motorized equipment;

• Must have the ability to observe legal and defensive driving practices;

• Must have the ability to maintain work pace appropriate to given work load;

• Must have the ability to work courteously and tactfully with customers and employees;

• Must have the ability to follow oral and written directions;

Examples of work:

Incumbent waters greens, tees and fairways, and operates irrigation heads in dry areas needing additional water;

Incumbent repairs the irrigation system, pipes and irrigation heads as needed, and completes requests for irrigation and course parts and supplies;

Incumbent repairs greens with seeds or plugs of new grass when needed.

Incumbent grades and prepares soil base, lays sod and seeds greens, tees and fairways.

Incumbent operates dump trucks and other light equipment in hauling materials and removing debris, and occasionally supervises a small labor force for special projects, and performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

Keeps all spray equipment clean, calibrated, and in working order.

GOLF COURSE MANAGER

Nature of work:

The golf course general manager will manage the overall operational and fiscal performance of the Atchafalaya @ Idlewild Golf Facility ("facility") and develop and implement fiscal, operational, and business development plans and strategies in compliance and in accordance with the overall mission, vision, and values of the Atchafalaya Golf Commission ("commission"). The general manager will establish and administer operational standards and quality performance guidelines for all system operation functions and staff. This is a full time, non-seasonal exempt position with supervisory duties of all departments within the facility.

Requirements of work:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited four-year college;

• Five years applicable functional, supervisory and/or management experience, preferably in the golf industry;

• Demonstrated experience and capability in the areas of budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, and staff management;

• Demonstrated quality written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills;

• Ability to analyze and solve problems, efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure with minimal supervision, and work flexible hours as required during nights/weekends;

• Must have a positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations;

• Must have the ability to read and write English, and communicate verbally with staff members and/or customers with or without the use of two-way radios;

• Must be able to give and/or follow verbal and written instructions, and supervisor subordinates;

• Must be able to visually inspect all work areas, golf course, and grounds;

• Must be able to retrieve, read, and interpret information from technical sources;

• Must be able to operate general office machines such as typewriters, personal computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, calculators, telephones, etc.

Examples of work:

The general manager shall report directly to the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission. The role of the general manager includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

• Direct, coordinate and monitor the development of the facility's annual business plan and operating/capital budgets, and makes necessary adjustments as needed and submitted on or before July 15 of each year to the commission for final approval;

• Monitors and evaluates financial performance relative to budget goals and objectives. Analyzes budget variances, develops and implements action plans to achieve appropriate adjustments;

• Analyzes and evaluates operations to determine productivity efficiencies vs. budgeted standards; and develops and initiates actions plans to achieve appropriate adjustments.

• Reviews and approves financial expenditures and transactions relative to operations, services, and facilities/equipment within and according to established guidelines and procedures;

• Manage the proper communication of system activities to help ensure coordination of activities between departments. Communicates clearly, tactfully, and persuasively with employees, management and customers as applicable. Interface directly with department management when appropriate.

• Provides appropriate leadership in accordance with commission culture and mission statement to promote positive employee morale and performance quality.

• Provides direction, supervision, and guidance to subordinate management staff to assist with their skill development and help ensure the successful development and implementation of appropriate departmental operating and safety plans, goals, and policies and procedures.

• Oversees and manages employment activities, including but not limited to, personnel recruitment and selection, performance evaluations, training, compensation, discipline and termination, etc. to ensure compliance with St. Mary Parish personnel policies and procedures.

• Assesses the quality of customer service activities in all departments. Formulates general plans and oversees their implementation towards achieving increased customer service excellence.

• Maintains knowledge of current and projected industry developments through continuous attention to golf industry periodicals and participation in relevant trade associations and organizations.

• Assures the efficient and timely submission of all required operational, financial, budgetary and related reports.

• Reviews and maintain accurate files on all contractual obligations.

GOLF COURSE SPRAY TECHNICIAN

Nature of work;

Under the supervision of the golf course greens superintendent, the golf course spray technician is given a schedule of activities which must be accomplished at certain time in order to be successful in creating a safe condition in the turf grass from insects, weeds and fungi.

Requirements of work:

Must possess a valid state driver's license;

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year in experience in golf course maintenance, and some spray experience. Experience and training which would provide the following knowledge and abilities: