Levee Maintenance Administrator

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Levee Maintenance Administrator

Salary

$6,710.00 - $12,074.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

222222

Department

SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East

Opening Date

06/12/2026

Closing Date

6/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

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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.

OVERVIEW OF THIS ROLE

The incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the operation and maintenance of all flood control systems and devices of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E), 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.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the supervisory level or above:

Six 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 foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Directly manage supervisors and division heads within the Maintenance Department and oversee 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.

• Manages a department budget of approximately $13.I 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 SLFPA- E fleet vehicles, rolling stock, and equipment.

• Directs and inspects the activities of skilled and semi-skilled craftsmen in the maintenance of all SLFPA-E buildings and utilities systems.

• Plans, directs, and coordinates the maintenance of all property and equipment under the jurisdiction of the SLFPA-E.

• Inspects and reviews the condition and status of levees, floodwalls, floodgates, valves, mechanical equipment, and related items. Establishes priorities and schedules 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 for the Levee Maintenance Department.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.

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

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

NOTE: The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (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 and the east-bank of Orleans 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 and remain on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.

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.

• ResumesWILL 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 M. Cook

SE LA Flood Protection Authority-East

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Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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:

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Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

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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.

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