Kind of Work
Highly responsible supervisory administrative and technical work directing and coordinating the work of electricians and maintenance personnel engaged in the construction, installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of high, medium and low-voltage electrical, communications and electronics systems, including panel boards, communication systems, interior and exterior lighting systems, airport runway lighting systems, electrical circuits, generators, electrical pumps and motors, and related systems, devices and equipment. May be called upon to participate in the performance of electrical work. Troubleshoots electrical problems; reviews and updates complex electrical plans, confers with contractors, consultants, local, state and federal government agencies regarding proposed and existing electrical construction work for electrical code compliance. Monitors all aspects of project activities until completed, documents problems, recommends solutions, prepares maintenance schedules and associated job plans, produces purchase requisitions for materials used, prepares reports which include status or projects etc. Responds to all electrical emergency situations and performs additional duties as assigned or required; and related work as required.
*This position is considered essential. Employees in this assignment must report to work for natural disasters or other declared emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license. * Applicants must be eligible for coverage under the airport’s auto liability insurance policy.
• An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university. *
• A valid Class “A” Master Electrical License* or a Louisiana State Electrical License. Out of area licenses are acceptable. However, if hired, the candidate must show proof of an active Class “A” Master Electrical License or a Louisiana State Electrical License within one hundred and (120) days of hire. Failure to do so will result in termination.
• Eight (8) years of full-time paid experience as a licensed electrician with at least five (5) years of this experience at an airport facility.

OREight (8) years of relevant experience in electrical maintenance engineering, design, commissioning, maintenance, or manufacturing, with at least five (5) years of recent experience in large and complex work environments such as hospitals, municipalities, post-secondary campuses, or industrial plants and must have included journeyman level electrical work. AND At least three (3) years of lead level or supervisory experience managing teams.
If hired, Aviation employees must maintain all required licenses, permits, certificates, and auto liability insurance eligibility during the duration of their employment. Failure to comply with any of the above listed provisions may result in termination.

*PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT, THE HIRING AGENCY IS REQUIRED TO VERIFY ANY EDUCATION OR LICENSES CLAIMED BY THE APPLICANT TO QUALIFY FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION. IF SELECTED FOR HIRE, APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS OF THEIR QUALIFYING CREDENTIALS TO THE HIRING AGENCY PRIOR TO THEIR START DATE IN THIS JOB CLASSIFICATION.

Kind of Examination
A qualifying review of license and experience to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
Note: Candidates must pass a personal, criminal, and employment background check required under federal regulations.
This is a non-competitive original entrance examination in accordance with Rule V, Section 8.1 (b) of the City Civil Service Rules.
This position requires a one year probationary period.
General Information

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.
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.

Please refer the Job description for details