What are the responsibilities and job description for the Levee Foreman B position at Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East?
Supplemental Information
LEVEE FOREMAN B
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) operates the regional flood control system and associated facilities in St. Bernard Parish, the east-bank of Orleans Parish, and the east-bank of Jefferson Parish within its control in order to protect lives and property from tidal flooding by natural weather events.
The incumbent in this position 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 (e.g., along Lakeshore Drive) and parks within subdivisions under the SLFPA-E’s jurisdiction.
The incumbent receives general supervision from a Levee Foreman C and exercises close supervision over Heavy Mobile Equipment Operators.
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
scelestin@floodauthority.org
(504) 286-3112
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of experience in the operation of heavy mobile equipment, industrial machinery, construction or maintenance equipment, or the operation and/or maintenance of transportation or materials handling equipment.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To provide supervision, guidance, logistical support, and limited administration to workers engaged in levee maintenance activities.
Level Of Work
Supervisor.
Supervision Received
General from Levee Foreman C or other managerial or administrative personnel of the levee district.
Supervision Exercised
Direct over Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator 1 and/or 2, and other lower level personnel engaged in levee maintenance.
Location of Work:
Levee Districts, Statewide.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Levee Foreman A by the responsibility for full supervision of Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator 1 and/or 2 in addition to other lower level personnel.
Differs from Levee Foreman C by the absence of supervisory responsibility over other Levee Foremen.
Examples of Work
70%
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.
15%
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.
15%
The Foreman B may be required to directly work with certain crews in the field to complete designated construction assignment and all related duties, such as oversee and record herbicide spraying for weed control throughout levee system, roadways, bridges, fences, slurry mix and other areas. The incumbent will perform any and all related duties as required or assigned.
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.
FLSA non-exempt position
LEVEE FOREMAN B
The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) operates the regional flood control system and associated facilities in St. Bernard Parish, the east-bank of Orleans Parish, and the east-bank of Jefferson Parish within its control in order to protect lives and property from tidal flooding by natural weather events.
The incumbent in this position 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 (e.g., along Lakeshore Drive) and parks within subdivisions under the SLFPA-E’s jurisdiction.
The incumbent receives general supervision from a Levee Foreman C and exercises close supervision over Heavy Mobile Equipment Operators.
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
scelestin@floodauthority.org
(504) 286-3112
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of experience in the operation of heavy mobile equipment, industrial machinery, construction or maintenance equipment, or the operation and/or maintenance of transportation or materials handling equipment.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To provide supervision, guidance, logistical support, and limited administration to workers engaged in levee maintenance activities.
Level Of Work
Supervisor.
Supervision Received
General from Levee Foreman C or other managerial or administrative personnel of the levee district.
Supervision Exercised
Direct over Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator 1 and/or 2, and other lower level personnel engaged in levee maintenance.
Location of Work:
Levee Districts, Statewide.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Levee Foreman A by the responsibility for full supervision of Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator 1 and/or 2 in addition to other lower level personnel.
Differs from Levee Foreman C by the absence of supervisory responsibility over other Levee Foremen.
Examples of Work
70%
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.
15%
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.
15%
The Foreman B may be required to directly work with certain crews in the field to complete designated construction assignment and all related duties, such as oversee and record herbicide spraying for weed control throughout levee system, roadways, bridges, fences, slurry mix and other areas. The incumbent will perform any and all related duties as required or assigned.
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.
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