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City of New Orleans

INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT MANAGER I (CLASS CODE 3415)

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


Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives are accomplished in accordance with prescribed priorities, time limitations, and funding conditions. Infrastructure Project Managers ensure effective and efficient management of the project consistent with an established project management cycle and compliance with department guidelines, procedures, and systems; and related work as required.The Infrastructure Project Manager I is the professional intermediate level class in the series, working with considerable independence and discretion and may also be assigned to serve as an assistant project manager on large, complex construction or technical implementation projects, or solely manages limited-scope and duration projects with lower to mid-range budgets.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, Information Technology, Geology, Chemistry, Biology or related field, or a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field.Two (2) years of professional construction or technical project management related experience.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.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.

Background Check:

The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check. 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. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified.

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 will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening.

Medical Examination:

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:

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.

Veterans Preference:

On original entrance examinations, veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form.

High School Diploma and GED:

Must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education.

Accredited Colleges and Universities:

An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited as a college or university by an organization recognized by the USDE.

Experience:

Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement.

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.

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