OUR MISSION TO PROTECT WEST BANK HOMES AND BUSINESSES BY ENSURING THAT OUR FLOOD PROTECTION SYSTEM FUNCTIONS AS DESIGNED. OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

This position serves as the Program Manager, Land Manager, and Grants Manager for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Bank and its three member districts: the West Jefferson Levee District, the Algiers Levee District, and the Lafitte Area Levee District. The position will work closely with the Authority General Counsel to manage all Land Rights and Litigation activities, as well as legislative activities that may impact the Authority. This position will also manage all grants for the Authority, producing application and tracking documents and securing funding appropriately. Five years of experience in administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years of experience in administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in administrative services; OR An advanced degree plus one year of experience in administrative services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Acts as liaison with the State Land Office and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority concerning land rights associated with Flood Protection alignments as well as oil/mineral leasing of member district property. May represent the Division on interagency steering committees, special task forces, or attendance at conferences, workshops, meetings, or public hearings. Oversees the development and maintenance of complex GIS mapping systems having to do with land or rights-of-way acquisition and mineral lease activities, including the Authority's Asset Tracker system. Tracks all Contracts and Agreements and ensures that they are updated as necessary to meet the Authority's needs. Prepares state budget recommendations and reviews budget requests for federal and state grants, professional and other contractual services Performs research and generates reports of same for review by Authority Counsel and Director on critical statutory provisions for the Authority's function. Searches, examines, and collects authorities on points of law in connection with the preparation of cases for trial.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational - Up to 24 months

Career Progression:

This position is not part of a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule:

Work hours are 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Thursday.

Compensation:

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. 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 or assessment 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: Matthew Edwards Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West humanresources@slfpaw.org (504) 340-0318