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Salary: $75,170.00 Annually
Location : 1340 Poydras Street, Suite 900, New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Probationary
Job Number: 11542/8620
Department: City Wide
Opening Date: 06/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Kind of Work

Professional, supervisory and technical work overseeing Pontchartrain Park Golf Course operations and business functions, including pro shop and inventory management, driving range, cart rentals, food and beverage operations and special event support. Work includes managing all aspects of golf maintenance and agronomic operations on the golf course and sets maintenance standards to ensure playing conditions are kept in the best possible condition; and related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college or university.*
2. Three (3) years of supervisory experience in golf course management and operations.

NOTE: Additional qualifying supervisory experience may substitute for required education at a rate of one (1) year of experience equals thirty (30) semester hours.

NOTE: This position requires a one (1) year probationary period. No probationary period may last longer than one (1) year. If hired, the employee must be able to acquire a Certified Golf Course Superintendent Certification/License required in accordance with standards established by departmental policy.

* Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify all credentials 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.

Kind of Examination
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.

This is an original entrance examination.

General Information
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.
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.
DELAY IN THE MAIL: The Department of City Civil Service cannot be responsible for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. Applicants should notify the Department of City Civil Service in writing of any address changes.
The minimum age limit is 18 years for any class of work requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure to hazardous chemicals, or participation in any other processes or procedures which are prohibited or limited by the Louisiana State Child Labor Law.
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. For further information, see Civil Service Rule V, Section 9.

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.

A MEDICAL SCREENING, which may result in a medical examination, is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to non-active classifications.

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 are not acceptable. High School 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. A list of the accepted evaluation services can be found on the National Association of Credential Evacuation Services (NACES) website (www.naces.org).

ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES: An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the USDE (United States Department of Education) as an Institutional Accreditor. 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. A list of the accepted evaluation services can be found on the National Association of Credential Evacuation Services (NACES) website (www.naces.org).

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.
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, 2/25, 3/26.
Employment with the City of New Orleans brings many great benefits.

Want work-life balance?
  • 14 paid holidays in 2026.
  • 13 paid vacation days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus vacation days the longer you are employed.
  • 13 paid sick days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus sick days the longer you are employed.
  • Use or lose your days, off? Not here! You can roll an unlimited number of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days to the next year.
  • We pay you for unused vacation and sick days when you leave City government.
  • Depending on your job, your department may also offer remote work, flexible schedules, and/or shift work.
Thinking of starting a family or adding to your family?
  • We offer 12 weeks of paid time off for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or fostered child. This is in addition to your sick and vacation leave. Full-time employees with one year of service qualify for this program.
Need insurance for you and/or your family?
  • We offer healthcare plans as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees. Our plan covers medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision. Hate going to the doctor's office? It also includes access to telemedicine. Plan members can also opt to cover their children, spouses and same or opposite sex registered domestic partners.
  • We also offer a Flexible Spending Account that can reduce taxes for employees by allowing for pre-tax contributions for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs.
  • A completely free $25,000 life insurance policy is also available for all full-time employees.
Have student loan debt?
  • The City of New Orleans is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Are you part of the FIRE (Financially Independent/Retire Early) movement? Don't want to work forever? We have options to help.
  • Pension, Pension, Pension! Depending on your job you can participate in one of several pension systems and enjoy this great benefit.
  • You can also participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) which allows you to defer up to $24,500 of your pretax income each year to supplement your retirement savings.
Let's talk pay
  • We offer competitive pay including pay increases based on the length of your employment. We also offer special pays for educational advancement, professional certifications and specialized work assignments.
Love to learn?
  • Our Employee Growth and Development Division offers free courses in over 50 topics including Leadership, Personal Finance, Conflict Management, Excel, Managing Stress, and Business Writing.
We take care of our employees during emergencies
  • Employees who work during declared emergencies receive extra pay.
  • Employees who can't work due to emergency related workplace closures continue to receive their normal pay.
Want to make a difference?
  • We need you! Make an impact on our community through your work in City government!

These benefits apply to employees of the City of New Orleans. Employees of Sewerage and Water Board enjoy many of these same benefits, but some benefits offered may vary. A listing of benefits available to Sewerage and Water Board employees can be found

This description of benefits is intended to be informational and does not create a contractual entitlement to any listed benefit. The employee welfare and pension plan documents and applicable law govern the eligibility, vesting, and schedule of benefits, and the above description does not alter or interpret the plan documents or applicable law.
01

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process.Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.
  • Yes
  • No

02

This is a promotional examination, limited to current employees of the City of New Orleans or the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.Are you a current employee of the City of New Orleans or the Sewerage and Water Board?
  • I am a current employee of the City of New Orleans.
  • I am a current employee of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.
  • I am not a current employee of either the City of New Orleans or the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.

03

College credit 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. A list of the accepted evaluation services can be found on the National Association of Credential Evacuation Services (NACES) website (www.naces.org).Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement
04

How many college credit hours have you successfully completed?
  • 0-14 credit hours
  • 15-29 credit hours
  • 30-44 credit hours
  • 45-59 credit hours
  • 60-74 credit hours
  • 75-89 credit hours
  • 90-104 credit hours
  • 105-119 credit hours
  • 120 credit hours or more

05

If you have college credit from an accredited college or university, you must provide the following information:a. the name of the institute that issued the degreeb. your college majorFailure to provide this information will result in the disqualification of your application for this position.If you do not have college credit, type N/A.
06

How many months and/or years of verifiable, paid, full-time supervisory experience do you have in golf course management and operations?
  • None
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 months to less than 1 year
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 6 years
  • 6 years to less than 7 years
  • 7 years to less than 8 years
  • 8 years to less than 9 years
  • 9 years to less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more

07

Describe all your full-time, paid supervisory experience in golf course management and operations. Your description must include:a. where this experience was obtainedb. the dates the work was performed (MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)c. a brief description of the work performedd. list of supervisory duties performede. titles of employees supervisedFailure to describe your experience in detail could result in disqualification for this position.If you do not have this type of experience, type in "None".
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