- Salary
- $92k – $110k/yr
- Location
- East Bank - Jefferson Parish, LA, LA, US
- Seniority
- Director
- Education
- Certification
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DRAINAGE DEPARTMENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR. Under general administrative direction of the Director of the Department of Drainage. Performs highly responsible administrative, supervisory and managerial work in assisting the Director with the overall planning, direction and control of all department operations and maintenance divisions, programs and activities. This position is responsible for assisting in the administrative and management control of all departmental operations and maintenance activities on a Parish-wide basis through subordinate division supervisors. Manages, oversees and directs all departmental operations and maintenance work divisions and sections including pump station, channel and waterways (canals), major conduit and subsurface drainage system, weed control spraying, grass cutting, vactor and GIS operations. Performs related work as required. 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. 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.
Meets one of the following options:
Preferred: Experience in the design, construction, and/or project management of municipal utility systems (such as drainage collection or pump station systems) is preferred.
Note: Professional engineering experience indicates engineering work performed with a PE license.
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.(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. 2640-04A
DATE: 02/12/10
RE-OPENED: 01/15/21
AMENDED: 04/19/24
Meets one of the following options:
I. Current employment and permanent civil service status with Jefferson Parish; plus, current registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) with the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS) and three (3) years of professional engineering experience.
OR
II. Current registration as a P.E. with LAPELS and four (4) years of professional engineering experience, including significant (approx. one year) supervision over staff.
Preferred: Experience in the design, construction, and/or project management of municipal utility systems (such as drainage collection or pump station systems) is preferred.
Note: Professional engineering experience indicates engineering work performed with a PE license.
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.(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. 2640-04A
DATE: 02/12/10
RE-OPENED: 01/15/21
AMENDED: 04/19/24
Skills
Project Management
