Engineer 7

About This JobOUR MISSIONOur mission is to ensure the physical and operational integrity of the regional flood risk management system in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state, and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

About This PositionThe Engineer 7 serves as the Project Management and Permit Application Review Department Lead and receives broad supervision from the Director of Engineering and is directly supervised by the Engineer 8. This position directly supervises an Engineer 1-4, an Engineer 6, the Field Engineering Coordinator and may exercise functional supervision over other SLFPA-E Staff working on special projects. The Engineer 7 performs complex professional level engineering and supervisory duties in the planning, design and construction management of flood protection systems (including levees, floodwalls, floodgates and other such structures) and other buildings, facilities, grounds and structures under the jurisdiction of the SLFPA-E.

Examples of projects managed include raising and minor repairs of levees, repairs of floodwalls and floodgates, valves and complex marine closure structures, maintenance of facilities and a number of other major maintenance and capital improvement projects under the jurisdiction of SLFPA-E. The Engineer 7 also confers with other public agencies concerning Authority activities, projects and work force. At times the incumbent will also be required to investigate and respond to inquiries by other agencies and the general public. An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Competencies: Accepting Direction:

The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command. Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Demonstrating Persistence: The ability to achieve goals by overcoming adversity. Influencing Others: The ability to have an intentional effect on aligning stakeholder opinions and behaviors with the goals of the organization. Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. Managing Projects:

The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close-out all project goals within the established timeline. Negotiating Agreements: The ability to reach a consensus when parties may have conflicting interests or perspectives. Pursuing Professional Development: A personal commitment to take advantage of opportunities to increase your professional knowledge, skills, and abilities. Thinking Creatively: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches. Training Others: The ability to facilitate the acquisition of work-related knowledge and skills in an effort to improve employee performance.

Minimum QualificationsPossession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following: Three years of licensed engineering experience; orSeven years of professional engineering experience. Experience Substitutions: A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience. A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience. Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience. There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience. Notes: Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience.

Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e. g. , as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience. Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.

Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www. lapels. com. Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: Job Duties and Other InformationServes as Engineering Department Lead for the planning, design and construction administration of major/complex maintenance and capital improvement projects including levees, floodgates, floodwalls, marine structures and campus facilities.

Responsible for overseeing the development of project scopes, project and plan development schedules and ensuring projects are designed and delivered within the allotted budget. Manages consultant contracts by developing project scopes, negotiation of man hours and fees, establishing contract time requirements, monitoring progress for work quality and quantity, reviewing acceptability of plans, and approving invoices for payment. Supervises subordinates, plans assignments and regularly reviews work in progress and upon completion to ensure that performance adheres to instructions and is performed timely and in accordance with accepted standards and practices.

Counsels subordinates regarding deficiencies in performance or behavior and suggest methods of improvement. Administrates the technical review and approval of all permit applications received and coordinates with USACE, CPRA, Permit Applicants, their design consultants and contractors to ensure the safety and integrity of the Federal Flood Protection System. Serves as a liaison and main Point of Contact between applicants requesting emergency work approvals and USACE and CPRA. Note: In emergency situations (hurricanes, high winds and/or tides, conditions conductive to flooding, or other warranting conditions) the incumbent is on-call and shall report for duty if required.

In such cases, the incumbent shall remain on duty until emergency conditionssubside or until released from duty by the appropriate authority. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: ProbationalCareer Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group. Work Schedule: This is a full-time position (40-hour work week); it offers a work schedule of four 10-hour days, Monday - Thursday. Compensation: Full-time employees are eligible for a compressive benefits package, including participation in the state’s retirement plan, health insurance, agency-paid short-term disability coverage, paid holidays, and paid annual and sick leave.

Louisiana isa State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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: Shannon WestSoutheast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-Eastswest@floodauthority. org(504) 286-3132Louisiana 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 leaveMore information can be found at https: //www. civilservice. louisiana. gov/Parental-Leave/Default. aspxHolidays 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 GovernorState 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 others01CE: Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable communicating effectively2= I have limited experience or require assistance to communicate effectively3= I can communicate effectively4= I can communicate effectively and help others improve their communication02CE: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 03MAJ: Rate your ability to make accurate judgments based on our definition: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.

1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable making accurate judgments2= I have limited experience or require assistance to make accurate judgments3= I can make accurate judgments4= I can make accurate judgments and help others improve their ability to make accurate judgments04MAJ: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 05MPr: Rate your ability to manage projects based on our definition: The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close-out all project goals within the established timeline.

1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable managing projects2= I have limited experience or require assistance to manage projects3= I can manage projects4= I can manage projects and help others improve their ability to manage projects06MPr: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 07PPD: Rate your ability to pursue professional development based on our definition: A personal commitment to take advantage of opportunities to increase your professional knowledge, skills, and abilities.

1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable pursuing professional development2= I have limited experience or require assistance to pursue professional development3= I can pursue professional development4= I can pursue professional development and help others improve their ability to pursue professional development08PPD: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 09TO: Rate your ability to train others based on our definition: The ability to facilitate the acquisition of work-related knowledge and skills in an effort to improve employee performance.

1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable training others2= I have limited experience or require assistance to train others3= I can train others4= I can train others and help others improve their ability to train others10TO: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 11Do you posses a current Professional Engineer License issued by another state? If yes, please include the state, license number, original issue and expiration date.

If not, please indicate "N/A"12Do you possess a current license to practice Professional Engineering (PE), issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS) or any other state's professional engineering licensing board?YesNo13Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?YesNo Required Question