New Orleans, LA5 days ago
The incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the operation and maintenance of all flood control systems and devices of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E), which encompasses 3,530 acres, three consolidated districts - East Jefferson Levee District, Orleans Levee District, and Lake Borgne Basin Levee District - 192 miles of floodwalls, 244 land-based floodgates, 8 navigable floodgates, and approximately 56 miles of drainage canals, and assists other departments by providing Maintenance personnel, when needed, with maintenance and repairs to 8 pumping stations and 3 permanent canal closures and pumps. Manages and directs the efforts of various crafts, including but not limited to plumbers, electricians, welders, painters, mechanics, maintenance repairmen, heavy equipment operators, mobile equipment operators, laborers, trades apprentices, HVAC/refrigeration repairmen, foremen, coordinators, and facility maintenance managers.