Posting number: 227123
Department: SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East
Job classification: ELECTRICIAN SPECIALIST
Posting type: Open
Categories: Trades, Construction Trades
Our mission is to ensure the physical and operational 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.
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 Electrician Specialist performs advanced electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work on critical flood protection infrastructure, including Permanent Canal Closure and Pump (PCCP) Stations, floodgates, generators, motors, pumps, control systems, and related facilities. The position requires strong knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical equipment, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safe work practices. Successful candidates should be dependable, safety-focused, technically skilled, and capable of working independently, particularly during emergency operations.
This position offers a unique opportunity to apply advanced electrical skills to mission-critical infrastructure that directly supports flood protection for communities in the Greater New Orleans area. The Electrician Specialist plays an essential role in maintaining operational readiness and may participate in emergency response during hurricanes, tropical storms, high-water events, and other flood-related emergencies.
Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:
Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
The Electrician Specialist may perform advanced-level responsibilities in the field offices, warehouse, field facilities, Complex Marine Structures and Permanent Canal Closure Pump Stations for SLFPA-E. The Electrician Specialist reports directly to the Facility Assistant Maintenance Manager A and will typically participate in jobs that are performed on complex systems, at a highly responsible, advanced level, for the installation, maintenance, and repair of controls, low, medium and high voltage systems, motors and generators at any of the 3 PCCP sites.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
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.
NOTE: The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency. Part of the SLFPA-E's mission is to protect the residents of the east bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard and the east bank of Orleans 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 and remain on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.
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.*
Sage Celestin
SELA Flood Protection Authority-East
scelestin@floodauthority.org
504-286-3112
Our mission is to foster accountability and transparency in Louisiana government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful information.
The Legislative Auditor is one of the largest public accounting practices in the State of Louisiana and certainly one of the largest employers of certified public accountants. However, in addition to accountants, the Legislative Auditor also employs public administrators, attorneys, actuaries, computer analysts, Information Technology auditors, and many other individuals who offer the public a broad spectrum of skills.
