Deputy Undersecretary 1 (Regional Maintenance Director)
Apply NowCompany: State of Louisiana
Location: New Orleans, LA 70119
Description:
Salary : $6,153.00 - $12,074.00 Monthly
Location : New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 206830
Department: SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East
Opening Date: 03/11/2025
Closing Date: 3/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) operates the regional flood control system and associated facilities in St. Bernard Parish, east-bank of Orleans Parish, and the east-bank of Jefferson Parish within its control to protect lives and property from tidal flooding by natural weather events.
MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Flood Protection Authority Regional Maintenance Director is to provide for the administration, planning, implementation and coordination of a comprehensive program of maintenance operations on all sites and properties of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East - the state's largest flood protection authority district - to ensure the effective operation of a flood protection and control system that consists of pumping stations, flood gates (hurricanes and river), flood walls, flood valves, relief/still wells, earthen levees, and complex marine structures, for the protection of lives and property in the state's most populous metropolitan region from hurricanes, tidal flooding, and other flood events caused by natural weather hazards.
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:
Sage Celestin
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East
(504) 286-3112
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the managerial level or above:
Eight years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Concepts
MAJOR DUTIES
Responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating the operation and maintenance of all flood control systems and devices of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPAE), which encompasses 3,530 acres, three consolidated districts - East Jefferson Levee District, Orleans Levee District, and Lake Borgne Basin Levee District - 192 miles of floodwalls, 244 land-based floodgates, 8 navigable floodgates, and approximately 56 miles of drainage canals, and assists other departments by providing Maintenance personnel, when needed, with maintenance and repairs to 8 pumping stations and 3 permanent canal closures and pumps.
Directly manages supervisors and division heads within the Maintenance Department and oversees directly or indirectly the work activities of over 180 employees.
Manages and directs the efforts of various crafts, including but not limited to plumbers, electricians, welders, painters, mechanics, maintenance repairmen, heavy equipment operators, mobile equipment operators, laborers, trades apprentices, HVAC/refrigeration repairmen, foremen, coordinators, and facility maintenance managers.
Assists the Non-Flood agency by providing guidance to their management on repairs as well as providing Flood Maintenance personnel to assist with repairs on Non-Flood assets as needed, including but not limited, to the various components of: Parks; Playgrounds; Grounds; Utilities; Buildings; and infrastructure at the Southshore Harbor Marina, Orleans Marina, and Lakefront Airport.
Manages a Department budget of approximately $13.1 million and annual equipment purchases of $2 million.
Directs, through shop foremen, the activities of skilled craftsmen and supervises an operation for the repairs to all SLFPAE fleet vehicles, rolling stock, and equipment.
Directs and inspects the activities of skilled and semi-skilled craftsmen in the maintenance SLFPAE buildings and utilities systems.
Plans, directs, and coordinates the maintenance of all property and equipment under the jurisdiction of the SLFPAE.
Inspects and reviews the condition and status of levees, floodwalls, floodgates, valves, mechanical equipment, and related items. Establishes priorities and schedules same for maintenance, repair, or replacement within approved operating budgets.
Coordinates with the Finance Department in preparation of, and oversees, the Maintenance Department's annual operating budget.
Conducts department meetings and conferences to plan, organize, and direct department performance which includes budget, staffing, technical and operation problems, solutions, and project status.
Develops controls and monitors expenditures for salaries, overtime, controllable expenses, legal settlements, and any unplanned expenditures, and explains and documents reasons.
Drafts and recommends approval of Board policies; drafts and implements department level procedures
Examples of Work
DUTIES
Maintenance, Operations, and Inspections - 45%
Attends formal inspections regarding SLFPAE construction projects or construction projects within the SFLPAE region with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), and various other agencies.
Works with other SLFPAE departments to provide maintenance personnel to handle Mississippi River levee inspections during high-river events and to man the Bayou Bienvenue Complex marine structure and Incident Command Center/EOC during high tide events. Ensures that maintenance personnel are trained and equipped to handle inspections, and that reports are submitted timely.
Ensures that all 250+ floodgates throughout the region are exercised and maintained at least once per year as required by USACE.
Ensures that all 89+ river and hurricane valves are exercised and maintained every quarter as required by USACE.
Coordinates and oversees the closing of floodgates and valves as well as placing of Type three barricades for road closures due to hurricanes or high-water events.
Works with the Engineering Department and other departments to identify projects that can be performed in-house or will require outside contractors, draws up plans and specifications for SLFPAE in-house maintenance projects involving contractors, participates in the selection of contractors, coordinates with contractors that are hired to handle such projects, and provides oversight of such projects.
Coordinates with the Engineering Department and consulting engineers for continuing modernization and repair of properties such as buildings, HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, roofing systems, and various other construction Components to flood control systems and devices.
Coordinates with the Operations department assisting operations personnel with various repairs to PCCP pump stations and other complex structures.
Establishes priorities and schedules inspections, maintenance, repair and replacements while remaining within the operations and maintenance budget
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) - 15%
Directs, in coordination with the Emergency Operation Center, all operations, maintenance, and repair activities during emergencies such as hurricanes, high-river alerts, and other potential rising water conditions.
Plans, coordinates, and facilitates assistance to parishes within and around the SLFPAE jurisdictional area during emergencies by providing evacuation support, communication equipment, materials, personnel, heavy equipment, and other assets.
On-call 24/7 to handle emergencies and/or major concerns.
Selects and assigns various teams to the EOC office and Field Gate Crew, assures proper training of new personnel so assigned, and manages teams to assure efficiency and
overtime control, and that regular work time activity is minimally affected.
Reviews and updates Emergency Operations policies and procedures
Safety and Training - 15%
Ensures that safety programs and safety standards, requirements, techniques, training, and procures of everyday work habits are enforced through subordinate supervisors and foremen.
Inspects activities for compliance with instructions and regulations and ascertains the need for additional training and revisions or modifications to procedures and methods.
Ensures that all accidents or adverse occurrences are properly documented and that relevant paperwork is filled out accurately.
Ensures that all construction maintenance activities are performed in compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations.
Works with the Human Resources Department and Training Coordinator to schedule Safety trainings for maintenance personnel
Personnel Hiring, Discipline, and Record Keeping - 10%
Recommends to Chief Administrative Officer approval or disapproval of merit increases, promotions, demotions, terminations, department changes, attainment of permanent status, and other personnel actions regarding all Maintenance employees.
Works with the Human Resources Department and other departments to handle all facets of the hiring of new Maintenance Department employees, including initiating postings to try to fill vacant positions, coordinating interviewing of candidates, making conditional offers of employment, and on-boarding.
Works with the Human Resources Department and other agency executives regarding the gathering of information and making recommendations when dealing with disciplinary actions involving Maintenance Department employees.
Works with various supervisors counseling employees on HR-related matters (such as time and attendance, policies, and procedures, etc.)
Prepares annual Performance Evaluation System (PES) plans and evaluations on Superintendents, Facility Maintenance Managers, Coordinators, Supervisors, and Administrative personnel, and ensures that PES plans and evaluations performed by direct subordinates to other Maintenance employees are completed within required, specified timeframes. Reviews and approves/declines performance adjustments for immediate subordinates.
Directs the maintenance of personnel records of each employee assigned to the field-yard maintenance groups and provides Human Resources with same documentation.
Finance, Payroll, and Purchasing - 10%
Coordinates with the Finance Department to ensure that all personnel timesheets for bi-weekly payroll are timely submitted; and approves leave and overtime for at least seven direct subordinates.
Regarding the Maintenance Department, directs the purchasing, requisitioning, and maintenance of adequate supplies, materials, and equipment, and the upkeep of records incidental to emergency activities; and coordinates with the Purchasing department to ensure that Purchasing has the information needed to accurately order equipment and supplies.
Assists in preparing the Engineering Department's annual operating budget by providing information regarding maintenance requirements, priorities, cost estimates, projections, personnel requirements, etc.
Reviews and approves all requests to purchase or maintain Maintenance equipment, materials, and supplies to remain within the budget constraints. Reviews and approves invoices for Maintenance services, past or currently performed on SLFPAE assets.
Approves all purchase orders and invoices ranging from $1,000.00 to $10,000.00.
Miscellaneous Duties - 5%
Handles citizen complaints/concerns.
Meets with public leaders/officials on various matters and/or concerns
NOTE: SLFPA-E is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPA-E's mission is to protect the residents of the east-bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard Parish, and the east-bank of Orleans Parish from tidal surge, wind-driven water, and river flooding.
In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane / Tropical Storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required, remaining on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Location : New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 206830
Department: SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East
Opening Date: 03/11/2025
Closing Date: 3/24/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) operates the regional flood control system and associated facilities in St. Bernard Parish, east-bank of Orleans Parish, and the east-bank of Jefferson Parish within its control to protect lives and property from tidal flooding by natural weather events.
MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Flood Protection Authority Regional Maintenance Director is to provide for the administration, planning, implementation and coordination of a comprehensive program of maintenance operations on all sites and properties of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East - the state's largest flood protection authority district - to ensure the effective operation of a flood protection and control system that consists of pumping stations, flood gates (hurricanes and river), flood walls, flood valves, relief/still wells, earthen levees, and complex marine structures, for the protection of lives and property in the state's most populous metropolitan region from hurricanes, tidal flooding, and other flood events caused by natural weather hazards.
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:
Sage Celestin
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East
(504) 286-3112
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the managerial level or above:
Eight years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR
An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Concepts
MAJOR DUTIES
Responsibility for planning, directing, and coordinating the operation and maintenance of all flood control systems and devices of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPAE), which encompasses 3,530 acres, three consolidated districts - East Jefferson Levee District, Orleans Levee District, and Lake Borgne Basin Levee District - 192 miles of floodwalls, 244 land-based floodgates, 8 navigable floodgates, and approximately 56 miles of drainage canals, and assists other departments by providing Maintenance personnel, when needed, with maintenance and repairs to 8 pumping stations and 3 permanent canal closures and pumps.
Directly manages supervisors and division heads within the Maintenance Department and oversees directly or indirectly the work activities of over 180 employees.
Manages and directs the efforts of various crafts, including but not limited to plumbers, electricians, welders, painters, mechanics, maintenance repairmen, heavy equipment operators, mobile equipment operators, laborers, trades apprentices, HVAC/refrigeration repairmen, foremen, coordinators, and facility maintenance managers.
Assists the Non-Flood agency by providing guidance to their management on repairs as well as providing Flood Maintenance personnel to assist with repairs on Non-Flood assets as needed, including but not limited, to the various components of: Parks; Playgrounds; Grounds; Utilities; Buildings; and infrastructure at the Southshore Harbor Marina, Orleans Marina, and Lakefront Airport.
Manages a Department budget of approximately $13.1 million and annual equipment purchases of $2 million.
Directs, through shop foremen, the activities of skilled craftsmen and supervises an operation for the repairs to all SLFPAE fleet vehicles, rolling stock, and equipment.
Directs and inspects the activities of skilled and semi-skilled craftsmen in the maintenance SLFPAE buildings and utilities systems.
Plans, directs, and coordinates the maintenance of all property and equipment under the jurisdiction of the SLFPAE.
Inspects and reviews the condition and status of levees, floodwalls, floodgates, valves, mechanical equipment, and related items. Establishes priorities and schedules same for maintenance, repair, or replacement within approved operating budgets.
Coordinates with the Finance Department in preparation of, and oversees, the Maintenance Department's annual operating budget.
Conducts department meetings and conferences to plan, organize, and direct department performance which includes budget, staffing, technical and operation problems, solutions, and project status.
Develops controls and monitors expenditures for salaries, overtime, controllable expenses, legal settlements, and any unplanned expenditures, and explains and documents reasons.
Drafts and recommends approval of Board policies; drafts and implements department level procedures
Examples of Work
DUTIES
Maintenance, Operations, and Inspections - 45%
Attends formal inspections regarding SLFPAE construction projects or construction projects within the SFLPAE region with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), and various other agencies.
Works with other SLFPAE departments to provide maintenance personnel to handle Mississippi River levee inspections during high-river events and to man the Bayou Bienvenue Complex marine structure and Incident Command Center/EOC during high tide events. Ensures that maintenance personnel are trained and equipped to handle inspections, and that reports are submitted timely.
Ensures that all 250+ floodgates throughout the region are exercised and maintained at least once per year as required by USACE.
Ensures that all 89+ river and hurricane valves are exercised and maintained every quarter as required by USACE.
Coordinates and oversees the closing of floodgates and valves as well as placing of Type three barricades for road closures due to hurricanes or high-water events.
Works with the Engineering Department and other departments to identify projects that can be performed in-house or will require outside contractors, draws up plans and specifications for SLFPAE in-house maintenance projects involving contractors, participates in the selection of contractors, coordinates with contractors that are hired to handle such projects, and provides oversight of such projects.
Coordinates with the Engineering Department and consulting engineers for continuing modernization and repair of properties such as buildings, HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, roofing systems, and various other construction Components to flood control systems and devices.
Coordinates with the Operations department assisting operations personnel with various repairs to PCCP pump stations and other complex structures.
Establishes priorities and schedules inspections, maintenance, repair and replacements while remaining within the operations and maintenance budget
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) - 15%
Directs, in coordination with the Emergency Operation Center, all operations, maintenance, and repair activities during emergencies such as hurricanes, high-river alerts, and other potential rising water conditions.
Plans, coordinates, and facilitates assistance to parishes within and around the SLFPAE jurisdictional area during emergencies by providing evacuation support, communication equipment, materials, personnel, heavy equipment, and other assets.
On-call 24/7 to handle emergencies and/or major concerns.
Selects and assigns various teams to the EOC office and Field Gate Crew, assures proper training of new personnel so assigned, and manages teams to assure efficiency and
overtime control, and that regular work time activity is minimally affected.
Reviews and updates Emergency Operations policies and procedures
Safety and Training - 15%
Ensures that safety programs and safety standards, requirements, techniques, training, and procures of everyday work habits are enforced through subordinate supervisors and foremen.
Inspects activities for compliance with instructions and regulations and ascertains the need for additional training and revisions or modifications to procedures and methods.
Ensures that all accidents or adverse occurrences are properly documented and that relevant paperwork is filled out accurately.
Ensures that all construction maintenance activities are performed in compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations.
Works with the Human Resources Department and Training Coordinator to schedule Safety trainings for maintenance personnel
Personnel Hiring, Discipline, and Record Keeping - 10%
Recommends to Chief Administrative Officer approval or disapproval of merit increases, promotions, demotions, terminations, department changes, attainment of permanent status, and other personnel actions regarding all Maintenance employees.
Works with the Human Resources Department and other departments to handle all facets of the hiring of new Maintenance Department employees, including initiating postings to try to fill vacant positions, coordinating interviewing of candidates, making conditional offers of employment, and on-boarding.
Works with the Human Resources Department and other agency executives regarding the gathering of information and making recommendations when dealing with disciplinary actions involving Maintenance Department employees.
Works with various supervisors counseling employees on HR-related matters (such as time and attendance, policies, and procedures, etc.)
Prepares annual Performance Evaluation System (PES) plans and evaluations on Superintendents, Facility Maintenance Managers, Coordinators, Supervisors, and Administrative personnel, and ensures that PES plans and evaluations performed by direct subordinates to other Maintenance employees are completed within required, specified timeframes. Reviews and approves/declines performance adjustments for immediate subordinates.
Directs the maintenance of personnel records of each employee assigned to the field-yard maintenance groups and provides Human Resources with same documentation.
Finance, Payroll, and Purchasing - 10%
Coordinates with the Finance Department to ensure that all personnel timesheets for bi-weekly payroll are timely submitted; and approves leave and overtime for at least seven direct subordinates.
Regarding the Maintenance Department, directs the purchasing, requisitioning, and maintenance of adequate supplies, materials, and equipment, and the upkeep of records incidental to emergency activities; and coordinates with the Purchasing department to ensure that Purchasing has the information needed to accurately order equipment and supplies.
Assists in preparing the Engineering Department's annual operating budget by providing information regarding maintenance requirements, priorities, cost estimates, projections, personnel requirements, etc.
Reviews and approves all requests to purchase or maintain Maintenance equipment, materials, and supplies to remain within the budget constraints. Reviews and approves invoices for Maintenance services, past or currently performed on SLFPAE assets.
Approves all purchase orders and invoices ranging from $1,000.00 to $10,000.00.
Miscellaneous Duties - 5%
Handles citizen complaints/concerns.
Meets with public leaders/officials on various matters and/or concerns
NOTE: SLFPA-E is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPA-E's mission is to protect the residents of the east-bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard Parish, and the east-bank of Orleans Parish from tidal surge, wind-driven water, and river flooding.
In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane / Tropical Storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required, remaining on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement- State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others