Public Works Supervisor Iv; Class Code 3133

Position: PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR IV (CLASS CODE 3133)
Kind of work

This is supervisory maintenance work directing the planning, scheduling, and coordination of maintenance and repair work performed on equipment, buildings and grounds in the area of specialization. An employee in this class directs the work of a group of subordinate supervisors in the maintenance, construction and/or repair of city properties, systems, and properties. Coordinating maintenance work to achieve the most effective utilization of staff, time, materials, and equipment is a significant aspect of the work.

Work may include the supervision of clerical personnel providing support services. The employee may have frequent contact with engineering, operational, maintenance personnel and contractors to plan and prioritize maintenance objectives; and related work as required.

Minimum qualifications

(promotional)

Permanent status as a public works supervisor iii and one (1) year of experience in that classification.

(original entrance)

Seven (7) years of full-time verifiable experience in the fields of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical or building repair work; and at least three (3) years of which must have been a supervisory capacity in the area of building maintenance.

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 and promotional 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  or tty/voice at  or .

Domicile requirements for employment: domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full time employees hired into this classification on or after january 1, 2013 must be domiciled in orleans parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision.

Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

Domicile requirements for employment (sewerage and water board):

Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board. (la r.s. 33:4076). Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis.

We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

Background check: the hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

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. Paper applications must be submitted on the official application form and must be received in the department of city civil service, 1340 poydras street, suite 900, new orleans, louisiana, before the close of business on the final filing date.

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.

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