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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Information Technology Director

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123


Highly responsible supervisory, professional and technical work with the New Orleans Police Department Bureaus and Divisions leading the development of both long- and short-range objectives related to technology used by police and law enforcement personnel. Employees in this class have the responsibility for planning, directing, and managing the operation of such technology in coordination with the City's Information Technology and Innovation Division; and related duties as required.Either:A Bachelor's Degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems (CIS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.Seven (7) years of highly responsible exempt (salaried) managerial level experience in a technical environment which includes experience in four or more of the following areas: Microsoft server support and management, personal computer desktop hardware and application support, voice communication systems support, LAN/WAN support and management, fiber optic network management, personal computing devices and applications management, mobile devices and applications management, the internet of things (IoT), data center hardware and applications, enterprise backup applications, disaster recovery and business continuity, web design or development, application development, user-centered design, data management and warehousing, data development and ETL processes, GIS, IT support and service delivery, IT quality assurance and control, IT project management, database management, and IT business analysis. Work must have included the responsibility for operational support for all computer business tools, service tools and applications. At least two (2) years of this managerial experience must have included supervision of a professional IT and/or technical IT staff.Or:Possession of certifications in two (2) or more areas of information technology (e.g. CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, MCP, MCSE, MCSD, CompTia Professional or Master Certifications, ITIL Framework or higher, PMP or higher, CISSP, Security+, SSCP, GIAC).Ten (10) years of highly responsible exempt (salaried) managerial level experience in a technical environment which includes experience in four or more of the following areas: Microsoft server support and management, personal computer desktop hardware and application support, voice communication systems support, LAN/WAN support and management, fiber optic network management, personal computing devices and applications management, mobile devices and applications management, the internet of things (IoT), data center hardware and applications, enterprise backup applications, disaster recovery and business continuity, web design or development, application development, user-centered design, data management and warehousing, data development and ETL processes, GIS, IT support and service delivery, IT quality assurance and control, IT project management, database management, and IT business analysis. Work must have included the responsibility for operational support for all computer business tools, service tools and applications. At least two (2) years of this managerial experience must have included supervision of a professional IT and/or technical IT staff.* Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and professional 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.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.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.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.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. 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.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.

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