Codis ; Class Code 5265

overview

performs general level processing of dna samples in the laboratory and is responsible for assisting with the operation of the combined dna index system (codis) database within the dna unit; and related work as required.

this position is pending city council approval. additional conditions may apply as part of the recruitment process.

eeo and accommodations: 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.

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.

Cr iminal 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.

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.

a medical examination is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to active classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers.

a medical screening, which may result in a medical examination, is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to non-active classifications.

good moral character is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the department of city civil service. Forgery, misrepresentation of facts, or cheating on examinations is punishable by disqualification, fine and other penalties.

important: applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination. In lieu of such license, the department of city civil service may require that applicants have some form of picture identification.

veterans preference: on original entrance…