Levee Foreman B

Levee Foreman B

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. The Levee Foreman B supervises a crew of Heavy Mobile Equipment Operators 1 and / or 2 to maintain the levees and flood control structures under the jurisdiction of the SLFPA-E. This responsibility also includes the maintenance of adjacent parkways and parks within subdivisions under the SLFPA-E's jurisdiction.

Minimum Qualifications : Three 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 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

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.

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For further information about this vacancy contact :

Monique Cook

SE LA Flood Protection Authority - East

(504) 286-3153

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