Levee Maintenance Manager

The Levee Maintenance Manager position is a valuable part of the Red River, Atchafalaya & Bayou Boeuf Levee District because of their function of work to oversee and manage all field positions and work being performed. This incumbent will work under the supervision of the Executive Director. Five years of experience as a mechanic, or in the alteration, construction, maintenance, or repair of bridges, buildings, drainage facilities, grounds, levees, roads, or wharfs. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Directs the work and responsibilities for all levee board projects. Acts as the lead and top field supervisor on projects. Directs the work to the Levee Board Foremen for compliance and completion. Distributes work assignments to Levee Foremen for maintenance and repair of levees, control structures, drainage ditches, and construction activities on or about levees (This includes, but is not limited to, the following) Coordinates, directs, and supervises all Contract Labor. CL shall keep up with the mowing crews every day. Their duties are to weed-eat, spray all cross fences, cattleguards, utility poles, etc. They are to stay near the mowers at all times (within sight distance). Any insubordination by the CL shall warrant the Manager to contact the staffing agency and notify them of the incident. Performs monthly levee inspections on all RRABB flood protection levees (federal and non-federal). Complete a levee inspection report after each inspection and submit that report to the ED. Any noted deficiencies are to be reported to the ED, and the Superintendent should resolve each noted deficiency. Performs monthly levee inspections on all RRABB flood control structures (federal and non-federal). Complete a flood control structure inspection report after each inspection and submit that report to the ED. Any noted deficiencies are to be reported to the ED, and the manager should resolve each noted deficiency

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational Career Progression Group:

This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation:

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required 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: Ellen Burke Red River, Atchafalaya & Bayou Boeuf Levee District 318-443-9646 eburke@rrabb.net