PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR IV (CLASS CODE 3133)

This is supervisory maintenance work directing the planning, scheduling, and coordination of maintenance and repair work performed on equipment, buildings and grounds in the area of specialization. An employee in this class directs the work of a group of subordinate supervisors in the maintenance, construction and/or repair of city properties, systems, and properties. Coordinating maintenance work to achieve the most effective utilization of staff, time, materials, and equipment is a significant aspect of the work. Work may include the supervision of clerical personnel providing support services. The employee may have frequent contact with engineering, operational, maintenance personnel and contractors to plan and prioritize maintenance objectives; and related work as required.(Promotional)Permanent status as a Public Works Supervisor III and one (1) year of experience in that classification.(Original Entrance)Seven (7) years of full-time verifiable experience in the fields of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical or building repair work; and at least three (3) years of which must have been a supervisory capacity in the area of building maintenance. A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.This is an original entrance and promotional examination.APPLICATIONS:

Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement. PAPER APPLICATIONS must be submitted on the official application form AND MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY CIVIL SERVICE, 1340 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 900, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, BEFORE THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE FINAL FILING DATE.WORKING TEST PERIOD:

The working test (probation) period for most positions in the classified service is six months unless otherwise specified. Any working test period may be extended to a maximum of one year at the request of the appointing authority.SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING:

The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening.A MEDICAL EXAMINATION

is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers.GOOD MORAL CHARACTER

is required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service.IMPORTANT : Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination.VETERANS PREFERENCE:

On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office.HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED)

must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education.EXPERIENCE:

Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement. Partial credit only will be given for related part-time employment.

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