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City of New Orleans, LA

ENGINEERING DIVISION MANAGER

City of New Orleans, LA, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123


Salary:

$131,468.00 Annually

Location :

New Orleans, LA

Job Type:

Probationary

Job Number:

11117/4028

Department:

City Wide

Opening Date:

07/05/2024

Closing Date:

Continuous

Kind of Work

Professional, supervisory, administrative and technical work directing and evaluating all activities of a major engineering division which includes overseeing a staff of professional engineering, technical and administrative employees. An employee in this class performs expert-level professional engineering management work over a specialty engineering division that oversees the design, construction and operation of a public works system. Work includes establishing and monitoring management controls for assigned operational area and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations pertaining to department operations where applicable; and related work as required.

This classification requires direct and sustained supervision of other in-house professional engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

(Original Entrance)

Registration as a professional engineer in Louisiana.* Seven (7) years of engineering experience as a professional Engineer. At least two (2) years of this experience must have included supervisory responsibilities. At least three (3) years of this experience must have been in the area of sewer, water and/or power infrastructure systems. (Promotional)

Registration as a professional engineer in Louisiana.* Permanent status with the City of New Orleans at a pay grade equal to or higher than 96 and four (4) years of exempt level professional engineering experience. At least two (2) years of this experience must have included supervisory responsibilities.

Note:

Professional engineering experience must have been gained after registration as a Professional Engineer.

IMPORTANT:

Out-of-state registrations are acceptable. However, any applicant who is not registered as a professional engineer in Louisiana must, if hired, show proof of such registration during his or her probationary period. No person may receive permanent status until this requirement has been met, and no probationary period may extend longer than one year

*

Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify professional engineer's registration/license

claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

This position requires a one year probationary period.

Kind of Examination

A qualifying review of license and experience.

This is a non-competitive promotional and original entrance examination in accordance with Rule V, Section 8.1 (b) of the City Civil Service Rules.

General Information

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY. REQUESTS FOR ALTERNATE FORMAT OR ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO SHANA PARKER AT (504) 658-3516 OR TTY/VOICE AT (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020.

DOMICILE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT : Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision.

Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

DOMICILE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT (SEWERAGE AND WATER BOARD) :

Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application**. Residency requirements are waived for all Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the Sewerage and Water Board. (La R.S. 33:4076). **Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. 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.

DELAY IN THE MAIL:

The Department of City Civil Service cannot be responsible for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. Applicants should notify the Department of City Civil Service in writing of any address changes

The minimum age limit is 18 years for any class of work requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure to hazardous chemicals, or participation in any other processes or procedures which are prohibited or limited by the Louisiana State Child Labor Law.

WORKING TEST PERIOD:

Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

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. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period. For further information, see Civil Service Rule V, Section 9.

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.

A MEDICAL SCREENING , which may result in a medical examination, is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to non-active classifications.

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. Forgery, misrepresentation of facts, or cheating on examinations is punishable by disqualification, fine and other penalties.

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. In lieu of such license, the Department of City Civil Service may require that applicants have some form of picture identification.

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. To obtain credit, this form must be submitted with the required proof (at the minimum, a DD214) before the final filing date.

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. Certificates of completion, high school diplomas and GED from institutions not recognized by a state Department of Education, and high school diplomas from foreign countries are not acceptable.

ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:

An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited as a college or university by an organization that is recognized by the USDE (United States Department of Education). College diplomas from foreign countries will be accepted if the applicant submits a statement of educational equivalency from one of the evaluation services accepted by the Department of Civil Service. A list of the accepted evaluation services can be found on the National Association of Credential Evacuation Services (NACES) website (www.naces.org).

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. Civil Service reserves the right to determine which degrees, education, or other credentials are related or closely related. Experience credit will be granted for related provisional appointments (internal applicants).

PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:

The Civil Service Department defines this experience as experience gained in a position that required a Bachelor's Degree upon entrance.

OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT OR PROMOTION: Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education, driver's license, and/or professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification. Offers of employment or promotion are required to be withdrawn for applicants who are found to have misrepresented their credentials during the application process.

Revised 1/91, 4/03, 7/05, 2/07, 8/10, 2/12, 8/15, 6/16, 1/17, 1/19, 2/23, 8/23, 3/24, 6/24.

Employment with the City of New Orleans brings many great benefits.

Want work-life balance?

15 paid holidays in 2024. 13 paid vacation days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus vacation days the longer you are employed. 13 paid sick days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus sick days the longer you are employed. Use or lose your days, off? Not here! You can roll an unlimited number of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days to the next year. We pay you for unused vacation and sick days when you leave City government. Depending on your job, your department may also offer remote work, flexible schedules, and/or shift work. Thinking of starting a family or adding to your family?

We offer 12 weeks of paid time off for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or fostered child. This is in addition to your sick and vacation leave. Full-time employees with one year of service qualify for this program. Need insurance for you and/or your family?

We offer healthcare plans as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees. Our plan covers medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision. Hate going to the doctor's office? It also includes access to telemedicine. Plan members can also opt to cover their children, spouses and same or opposite sex registered domestic partners. We also offer a Flexible Spending Account that can reduce taxes for employees by allowing for pre-tax contributions for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. A completely free $25,000 life insurance policy is also available for all full-time employees. Have student loan debt?

The City of New Orleans is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Are you part of the FIRE (Financially Independent/Retire Early) movement? Don't want to work forever? We have options to help.

Pension, Pension, Pension! Depending on your job you can participate in one of several pension systems and enjoy this great benefit. You can also participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) which allows you to defer up to $23,000 of your pretax income each year to supplement your retirement savings. Let's talk pay

We offer competitive pay including pay increases based on the length of your employment. We also offer special pays for educational advancement, professional certifications and specialized work assignments. Love to learn?

Our Employee Growth and Development Division offers free courses in over 50 topics including Leadership, Personal Finance, Conflict Management, Excel, Managing Stress, and Business Writing. We take care of our employees during emergencies

Employees who work during emergencies receive extra pay. Employees who can't work due to emergency related workplace closures continue to receive their normal pay. Want to make a difference?

We need you! Make an impact on our community through your work in City government!

These benefits apply to employees of the City of New Orleans. Employees of Sewerage and Water Board enjoy many of these same benefits, but some benefits offered may vary. A listing of benefits available to Sewerage and Water Board employees can be found

This description of benefits is intended to be informational and does not create a contractual entitlement to any listed benefit. The employee welfare and pension plan documents and applicable law govern the eligibility, vesting, and schedule of benefits, and the above description does not alter or interpret the plan documents or applicable law.

01

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

Yes No

02

Select the appropriate response as it applies to your registration as a Professional Engineer.

I am registered as a Professional Engineer with the Louisiana State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. I am registered as a Professional Engineer in another state. I am not currently registered as a Professional Engineer.

03

If you are registered as a Professional Engineer, list the state, license number, and date (month/year) first issued. If you are not licensed as a Professional Engineer, type "N/A."

04

Out-of-state registrations are acceptable. However, any applicant who is not registered as a professional engineer in Louisiana must, if hired, show proof of such registration during his or her probationary period. No person may receive permanent status until this requirement has been met, and no probationary period may extend longer than one year.Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

Yes No

05

Are you a current employee of the City of New Orleans (or Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans)?

Yes No

06

Do you have permanent status with the City of New Orleans at a pay grade equal to or higher than 96?

Yes No

07

What is your current classification title?

08

How many months and/or years of verifiable full-time work experience do you have as a Professional Engineer (gained after registration as a Professional Engineer)?

None Less than 6 months 6 months to less than 12 months 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 7 years 7 years to less than 8 years 8 years to less than 9 years 9 years to less than 10 years 10 years or more

09

Describe all your full-time, paid work experience in engineering as a Professional Engineer. Your description must include where this experience was obtained, the dates the work was performed (MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY), and a brief description of the work performed. Failure to describe your experience in detail could result in disqualification for this position. If you do not have this type of experience, type in "None".

10

How many months and/or years of exempt level professional engineering experience do you have with the City of New Orleans?

None Less than 6 months 6 months to less than 12 months 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 7 years 7 years to less than 8 years 8 years to less than 9 years 9 years to less than 10 years 10 years or more

11

Describe all your exempt level professional engineering experience with the City of New Orleans. Your description should include the agency where this experience was obtained, your job classification and dates (month/year) at the exempt level, and a brief description of the work performed.Failure to describe your experience in detail could result in disqualification for this position.If you do not have this type of experience, type in "None".

12

How many months and/or years of verifiable full-time supervisory experience do you have as a Professional Engineer?

None Less than 6 months 6 months to less than 12 months 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 7 years 7 years to less than 8 years 8 years to less than 9 years 9 years to less than 10 years 10 years or more

13

Describe all your supervisory responsibilities as a Professional Engineer. Your description must include where this experience was obtained, the dates the work was performed, and a brief description of the work performed.Failure to describe your experience in detail could result in disqualification for this position.If you do not have this type of experience, type in "None".

14

How many months and/or years of verifiable full-time experience as a Professional Engineer do you have in the area of sewer, water, and/or power infrastructure systems?

None Less than 6 months 6 months to less than 12 months 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 7 years 7 years to less than 8 years 8 years to less than 9 years 9 years to less than 10 years 10 years or more

15

Describe all your full-time, paid work experience as a Professional Engineer in the area of sewer, water, and/or power infrastructure systems.Your description must include where this experience was obtained, the dates the work was performed, and a brief description of the work performed.Failure to describe your experience in detail could result in disqualification for this position.If you do not have this type of experience, type in "None".

16

Prior to appointment, the hiring agency must verify all credentials used to qualify for this classification.If you are selected for hire, prior to your start date in this classification, you will be required to submit to the hiring agency proof of your professional engineer's registration/license. Failure to submit your registration/license to the hiring agency prior to you start date will disqualify you for employment in this classification.Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

Yes No

17

If you were referred by a City of New Orleans employee, please list his or her name. Please list one name only. If you were NOT referred by a City of New Orleans employee, please type "N/A."

Required Question