About This Job
OUR MISSION
To protect homes and businesses on the West Bank by ensuring the Flood Protection system operates as designed.
ABOUT THIS POSITON
SLFPA-W recently adopted a new Permit Policy to effectively manage its permitting oversight for the Flood Protection assets it oversees. In the deployment of this effort, it has become apparent that a dedicated staff member tasked with the administration of this policy is necessary to ensure we meet our Board of Commissioners intent.
Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of experience in policy planning, law, or administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in policy planning, law, or administrative services; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in policy planning, law, or administrative services; OR
An advanced degree in business administration, public administration, or law plus three years of experience in policy planning, law, or administrative services.
Experience Substitution:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Job Duties and Other Information
This position will manage the internal and external permitting functions of the Authority and ensure appropriate compliance from permittees as well as from our consultants as they move our capital program forward.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
To apply for this vacancy, click on the
“Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes
WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete*
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact:
Matthew Edwards
Southeast LA Flood Protection Authority - West
humanresources@slfpaw.org
(505) 371-6855
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to
make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
