OUR MISSION
Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial 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.
The Orleans Levee District jurisdictional area falls under the umbrella of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) and includes East Jefferson, Orleans and St. Bernard parishes on the East Bank. It is the duty of the Orleans Levee District Police Department (OLD) to patrol and inspect the levees and floodwalls that surround Orleans Parish and to check various gauges and flood structures to ensure the integrity of the levee system.
OVERVIEW OF THIS ROLE
This position performs a variety of clerical duties in support of the Orleans Levee District Police Captain and Department. The position reports to the Police Captain and serves as backup for the Superintendent of Police’s Administrative Program Specialist A.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:- Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
- Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
- Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
- Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
- Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
- Training Others: The ability to design and deliver training experiences that build knowledge, develop skills, and improve performance.
- Managing Conflict: The ability to recognize, address, and resolve disagreements constructively while preserving relationships and promoting mutual understanding.
- Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio:
Three years of experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio or in administrative services; OR
One year of training in a business or clerical-related curriculum in a business school or technical institute plus two years of experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio or in administrative services; OR
Thirty semester hours of college training plus two years of experience in transmitting and receiving messages by radio or in administrative services.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
All persons appointed to this job will be required by the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Louisiana State Police Terminal Operator Certification Program Guidelines to meet the terminal operator certification/re-certification requirement within six months of employment.
An applicant who has been convicted of a felony or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
- Supervise (4) Communications Officers and complete Continuous Performance Management forms
- Conduct training of Police Officers and Communications Officers in the use of Louisiana Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, Law Enforcement Network Sharing Solutions and OMNIXX software
- Inform Captain on leave and overtime usage of communications officers
- Serve as back-up and assist when required, with the Communications Officers with calls for service and help with walk-ins from the public and other visitors
- Attend training to keep up to date on best practices for Communications Officers
- Maintain training records of Levee Inspector completed courses for Communications Officers
- Actively knowledgeable of evolving trends in police communications systems and software
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 qualification and experience.
NOTE: The Orleans Levee District is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the mission is to protect the residents of Orleans Parish from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane Tropical Storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required, remaining on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.
Louisiana is a 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:
Celeste Wertz
Orleans Levee District
cwertz@floodauthority.org
(504)286-3237