Job Description

Salary

$4,470.00 - $8,044.00 Monthly

Location

Kenner, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

215212

Department

SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East

Opening Date

11/25/2025

Closing Date

12/5/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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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-Light's; 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

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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

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

Job Duties and Other Information

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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 counsel's 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.


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


mcook@floodauthority.org


(504)286-3153



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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

- Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system*
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others