Levee Foreman C

Kenner, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 4470 - 8044

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to ensure the physical operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local regional state and federal partners to plan design construct operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

ABOUT THIS POSITION
The Levee Foreman C provides supervision guidance administration and logistical support over a crew of Levee Foreman Mobile Equipment Operators 1 and 2; Mobile Equipment Operators 1 and 2- Heavy; Mobile Equipment Operator-Lights; Laborers; and any other SLFPA-E personnel assigned in the repair maintenance and modification of levees flood control structures and grounds and facilities under the jurisdiction of the SLFPA-E.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of experience as a mechanic or in the alteration construction maintenance or repair of bridges buildings drainage facilities grounds levees roads or wharfs.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Coordinates work efforts of Levee Foreman and the work group to ensure maximum efficiency of manpower.
Follows up with Levee Forman to ensure that work is done safely and according to schedule.
Reviews work in progress and upon completion. Maintains records of work assigned to chart whether projects are being done according to schedule and in accordance with proper procedures.
Advises subordinate Levee Foreman of ways to improve efficiency and safety.
Receives general assignments regarding projects from the Levee Board Operations Superintendent.
Plans the details of the work project and assigns them to the Levee Foreman to be carried out. Checks on jobs in progress and upon completion to ensure work has been completed as assigned.
Plans work of subordinates. Monitors performance and counsels subordinates of deficiencies if any and advise of ways to improve. Evaluates employee performance and recommends appropriate corresponding actions.
Maintains all documentation to support evaluation and personnel/pay actions recommended.
Approves leave maintains time and attendance reports.
Ensures that subordinate Levee Foreman and Heavy Equipment Operators properly plan supervise and evaluate the performance of subordinates.
Reviews documentation maintained by subordinate Levee Foreman to ensure correctness.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Probational

Career Progression:This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

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

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of 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. *

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Monique Cook

SE LA Flood Protection Authority - East

About this Job OUR MISSIONOur mission is to ensure the physical operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local regional state and ...