Levee Foreman A

Kenner, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 3649 - 6566

Posted on: 10 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 A supervises a crew of Mobile Equipment Operators 1 and/or 2 as well as Mobile Equipment Operator Lights and Laborers to maintain the levees and flood control structures under the jurisdiction of the SLFPA-E. This responsibility also includes the maintenance of adjacent parkways (e.g. along Lakeshore Drive) and parks within subdivisions under the SLFPA-Es jurisdiction.

Minimum Qualifications

Two 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:

Supervises subordinate personnel and directs all of their activities in maintaining repairing or modifying levees and ensures grass cutting and cleaning of system meets levee district standards.
Assigns work to Levee Foremen A Mobile Equipment Operator 1-Heavy Mobile Equipment Operators 1 & 2 Mobile Equipment Operator Lights and Laborers.
Assists the Levee Foreman C with identifying and making repairs noted in quarterly semi-annual and annual levee inspections.
Assists Levee Foreman C in scheduling daily work assignments to subordinate job areas checking equipment daily reporting all problems. Evaluates work performance of subordinates.
Incumbent may recommend disciplinary action or performance adjustments when appropriate.
Provides guidance for the annual PES activities of subordinates. Supervises the preparation of equipment reports and records. Required to keep up with all daily reports
The Foreman B is required to directly work with certain crews in the field to complete designated construction assignment and all related duties. Incumbent will also be required to coordinate with other agency departments for heavy equipment needs for levee repairs or floodgate closures

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 assessmentis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Applylink 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 NOTbe 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 ...