Taxicab Investigator; Class Code 2263

Position: TAXICAB INVESTIGATOR (CLASS CODE 2263)
Location: New Orleans

inspectional and law enforcement work in maintaining legal and safety standards in the operation of taxicabs and other public hired motor equipment; and related work as required.

minimum age: 21 years.*

high school graduation or ged.*

a current valid louisiana driver's license.*

the following may be disqualifying:

a) felony or numerous misdemeanor convictions
b) unstable or unsatisfactory work history.
c) history of illegal drug usage.

note
: applicants must furnish a complete and accurate listing of all employment, including actual duties performed, the addresses of all former employers, and the inclusive dates of employment.

this position requires a one (1) year probationary period.applicants must successfully complete a taxicab investigator training program during their probationary period. No probationary period may last longer than one (1) year.


* prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify age, education and licensesclaimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.a written test, weighted 100%.

this is an original entrance examination.

general information:

the city of new orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to shana parker at  or tty/voice at  or .

domicile requirements for employment:domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after january 1, 2013 must be domiciled in orleans parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision.
additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

domicile requirements for employment (sewerage and water board):
domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application**. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board. (la r.s. 33:4076).
** additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

background check:the hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

applications:applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.

delay in the mail:the department of city civil service cannot be responsible for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination or for failure of the department to receive material mailed by the applicant. Applicants should notify the department of city civil service in writing of any address changes the minimum age limit is 18 years for any class of work requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure to hazardous chemicals, or participation in any other processes or procedures which are prohibited or limited by the louisiana state child labor law.

working test period:effective august 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

substance abuse testing:the city of new orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period.

For further information, see civil service rule v, section 9.

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