Posting number: JOB FAIR SAFETY 223928
Department: SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East
Job classification: SAFETY RISK AGENCY MANAGER
Posting type: Open
Categories: Building & Safety, Safety
THIS POSTING IS CURRENTLY BEING USED FOR SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY - EAST CAREER FAIR ON AUGUST 05, 2026.
Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational, and financial 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.
About This Position
This position provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority–East’s comprehensive safety and risk management program. The role is responsible for developing and enforcing safety policies, investigating accidents and claims, coordinating safety training, conducting inspections and audits, maintaining regulatory and certification records, and recommending measures to reduce workplace risks and prevent future incidents. The position also supervises administrative and facility-related activities, supports emergency and storm operations, manages staff performance and development, and prepares budgets, reports, schedules, and cost estimates.
Success in this role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage complex safety, regulatory, and operational responsibilities. Key competencies include accident investigation, risk assessment, policy development, training and presentation skills, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, emergency response coordination, budgeting, recordkeeping, and the ability to work collaboratively with employees, management, law enforcement personnel, and other stakeholders.
This opportunity is unique because it directly supports the safety of employees and the public while contributing to the Authority’s critical flood-protection mission. The position offers the opportunity to lead programs that influence agency-wide safety practices, reduce organizational risk, support major emergency operations, and help protect essential flood-control infrastructure throughout the East Bank region.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
The incumbent of this position performs complex administrative-level duties to further develop, establish, direct, supervise, and coordinate the comprehensive safety programs for the Authority and is on 24/7 call in the event of incidents or accidents requiring investigation. In addition, the incumbent prepares the budget for the Safety Program.
Job Duties:
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.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position (40-hour work week); it offers a flexible work schedule.
Compensation: Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the state’s retirement plan, health insurance, agency-paid short-term disability coverage, paid holidays, and paid annual and sick leave.
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.
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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:
Sage Celestin
SE LA Flood Protection Authority - East
scelestin@slfpae.gov
(504)286-3112
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