Laborer

Governmentjobs.com; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Laborer/Levee Inspector to assist in unskilled tasks and inspect levees for signs of damage in Baton Rouge. The role offers a position with close supervision and varied physical duties, appealing to those seeking entry-level opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical effort for unskilled tasks.
• Inspect levees for drainage and damage.

Job description

Job Title: Laborer/Levee Inspector

The Division of Administration/Louisiana Property Assistance Agency has a vacancy for a Laborer/Levee Inspector with an assigned pay grade of WS-203.

This vacancy may be filled by job appointment, which is temporary in nature not to exceed 48 months. If filled as a job appointment, the position may be converted to a probational appointment provided a vacant position becomes available and funding is available.

Preference will be given to those with prior warehouse and forklift operation experience.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application. Further status message information is available under the Current Job Opportunities page.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript prior to appointment.

For further information, contact:

• Erica R. Gay
• HR Specialist
• Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]

Minimum Qualifications:

No experience or training is required.

Function of Work:

To provide physical effort to accomplish a variety of unskilled tasks or to inspect levees for signs of slides and washouts for proper drainage and damage prevention.

Level of Work:

Entry.

Supervision:

Close supervision from a Laborer Foreman or higher-grade employee. No supervision exercised.

Location of Work:

May be used by all agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from other unskilled jobs by close supervision required in most tasks. Tasks include cutting grass, weeds, trees, and brush; cleaning culverts, drains, and ditches; moving materials; removing obstructions; hauling supplies; applying patching materials; operating a tractor; watering livestock; washing livestock quarters; directing traffic; assisting skilled workers; digging holes; mowing lawns; trimming shrubs; raking grass; performing nursery and ground work; inspecting levees; policing levees; supervising emergency repairs; checking construction compliance; monitoring high water stages; and directing drainage and sacking operations.