Job Details

Overview

Supervisory, administrative and technical work overseeing the Fleet Operations Sections of the Support Services Division of the Sewerage and Water Board. Work includes managing the Board's Fleet Maintenance activities, including repairs and maintenance of automotive and heavy equipment and ensuring services are executed promptly and accurately. Work also includes supervising and evaluating the work of assigned supervisors and staff; developing, implementing and monitoring work plans to achieve the division's mission. Work also includes budget preparation, developing, recommending and implementing policies, systems and procedures applicable to Fleet Maintenance responsibilities; and related work as required.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma.
2. Ten years of experience in coordinating the operations of a large fleet maintenance facility; including two years of experience supervising personnel.
3. A Valid Drivers License.
4. Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education 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.
5. This is an original entrance examination.

Important notes

Domicile and Residency: 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.

Credits and additional information

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.

EEO notice: 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) ###-#### OR TTY/VOICE AT (504) ###-#### or (504) ###-####.

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 must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS: The Department of City Civil Service may require a medical examination, substance abuse screening, and other conditions as applicable to this classification. Working test period is one year. Minimum age is 18 for positions with physical labor or hazardous exposure. See this announcement for full details.

VETERANS PREFERENCE, LICENSES, AND IDENTIFICATION: Veterans preference may apply; applicants licensed to drive should carry a valid license or acceptable photo ID during examination phases. The City may require proof of driver's license and other licenses/certifications as a condition of appointment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CREDITS: High school diploma or GED must be issued by a state Department of Education or recognized institution. Relevant college degrees and credits are evaluated per Civil Service rules. Experience credit is given for related positions; credit for related provisional appointments may apply to internal applicants.

OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT: Offers of employment or promotion are contingent on verification of credentials. If misrepresentation is found, offers may be withdrawn.

HISTORICAL REVISIONS: 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, 2/25.

Sewerage and Water Board utilizes E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirmed employment eligibility. By applying to this position, you consent to this verification process in the event you receive an offer of employment.