EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF OFFICE OF CENTRAL GRANTS ADMINISTRATION AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.
Under general administrative direction, the purpose of the position is to serve as an advanced-level professional responsible for the oversight, coordination, and execution of complex financial, compliance, and operational components of FEMA Public Assistance and other disaster recovery grant programs. Employee in this position performs advanced financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and program management functions, including development and validation of cost methodologies, FEMA financial and reporting documentation, internal controls, and emergency contracting readiness. The employee independently manages high-risk and high-value grant components, ensures alignment between financial systems and federal requirements, and coordinates with Emergency Management to ensure operational and contracting preparedness for disaster response and recovery.
The employee exercises a high degree of independent judgment, technical expertise, and decision-making authority in areas involving federal compliance, financial reporting, procurement strategy, and emergency preparedness, and policy interpretation. The position interacts directly with state and federal agencies on complex reporting, compliance, and audit matters and is expected to independently resolve complex issues and provide technical guidance to staff and departments. Performs related duties as required. Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish.Possession of at least an accredited Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Emergency Management, or a closely related field;
PLUS, one (1) year of federal grant management experience
including fiscal transactions and/or the review/approval of documentation against eligibility criteria.
OR
Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish; possession of at least an accredited Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Emergency Management, or a closely related field;
PLUS, one (1) year of experience in clerical accounting, processing of fiscal items, or review/approval of documentation against eligibility criteria.
PREFFERED: Paid work Experience in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance.
Related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate but not to exceed the listed salary range.(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.
JOB POSTING NO: 1054C-02A
DATE: 05/22/26
AMENDED: 08/28/26
