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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service PORT FACILITY MAINTENANCE FOREMAN (FENDERING DEPARTMENT) in New Orleans, Louisiana
PORT FACILITY MAINTENANCE FOREMAN (FENDERING DEPARTMENT)
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PORT FACILITY MAINTENANCE FOREMAN (FENDERING DEPARTMENT)
Salary
$4,784.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly
Location
New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
PNO-881-021425-LR
Department
Port of New Orleans Port Commission
Opening Date
02/17/2025
Closing Date
2/27/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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Supplemental Information
PNO-881-021425-LR
The Port of New Orleans (PORTNOLA) is a diverse deep-water port uniquely located on the Mississippi River near the Gulf of Mexico. PORTNOLA is seeking a PORT FACILITY MAINTENANCE FOREMAN the incumbent will be responsible for managing and directing the daily field operations and processes of the Port’s Fender Team, which involves the maintenance and repair of the fendering systems, wharves, docks and associated structures and facilities.
A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE IS REQUIRED
Starting salary depends upon qualifications:
$27.60/hr. to $38.63/hr.
THIS VACANCY QUALIFIES FOR 1.50/hr. PREMIUM PAY
Premium pay is additional pay provided to employees for each hour actually worked.
Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life Insurance options
Long Term Disability Plan
State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match
Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave
Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building
Ship Shape Wellness Program
No Civil Service test scoreis 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:
Lynetta Robinson
Port of New Orleans / Human Resources
P.O. Box 60046
New Orleans, LA 70160
(504) 528-3226
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience:
Four years of experience or training in building construction trades, building maintenance, or in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of water vessels, movable bridges, or other equipment such as heavy, mobile, mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To supervise a crew of Port Facility Maintenance Specialists and Helpers in the maintenance and repair of the port's buildings, equipment, docks, transit sheds, and railroads.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Supervisor.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct from the Port Facility Maintenance Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct over lower level Maintenance personnel.
LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all Port Authorities.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from the Port Facility Maintenance Specialist 3 by the presence of full supervisory responsibilities over lower level port maintenance staff.
Differs from the Port Facility Maintenance Manager by the absence of directing the maintenance operations of the Port facility.
Examples of Work
Port Facility Maintenance Foreman
Waterfront Fendering Department
This position serves as the Port Facility Maintenance Foreman in the Fendering department of the Port of New Orleans Maintenance Division. The incumbent is responsible for managing and directing the daily field operations and processes of the Port’s Fendering Team, which involves the maintenance and repair of the Port’s fendering systems, wharves, docks and associated structures and facilities.
This position participates in the required PORT training program and obtains additional training in order to facilitate the efficient performance duties and/or required tasks. This is a safety sensitive position that requires random drug screening throughout the year. The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Driver’s License, Class D and be knowledgeable and capable of the safe operation of various types of equipment required to fulfill the needs of the position and the PORT. The incumbent is required to have knowledge of the use of a UHF radio, which requires proper radio etiquette. The incumbent shall utilize a telephone, cell phone, two-way communication device, computer and e-mail to facilitate communications if required. The incumbent must be able to perform duties many times without direct supervision and be knowledgeable enough to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.
45% DAILY OPERATIONS
Manages and directs the daily field operations and processes of the Port’s Fender Team, in order to affect the maintenance and repair of the Port’s fendering systems, wharves, docks and associated structures and facilities. These operations and processes include but are not limited to: Assigns and implements the maintenance and repair tasks for the Fendering Department. Directly supervises the personnel for the Fendering Department. Maintains proper records needed to document the maintenance, repairs, and daily activities of the Fendering Department. Estimates labor, materials, time and equipment needed to complete maintenance and repair projects. Inspects wharves, wharf sheds, docks and associated structures to determine condition of the wharf elements, the need for repairs/maintenance and the urgency of the repairs or maintenance needed. Advises personnel with technical problems, safety procedures, disciplinary problems and availability the use of equipment and materials.
10% SAFETY AND LOSS PREVENTION MANAGEMENT
Assists with the management, implementation and enforcement of all Port safety practices, programs and policies. Take corrective action to eliminate all deficiencies noted on safety inspections. Monitors existing procedures and workflow and develops new procedures and practices in order to maximize safety inspections. Monitors existing procedures and workflow and develops new procedures and practices in order to maximize safety and efficiency while reducing injuries, near misses and lost time occurrences. Conducts regular safety inspections or equipment and work sites, participates in and ensures adherence to the Port’s JSA program. Fosters a culture of safety with all direct and indirect subordinates.
15% ADMINISTRATIVE
Duties include but are not limited to preparing weekly time sheets, employee work schedules, scheduling over time and approving leaves requests. Prepares and/or reviews the annual performance evaluation for subordinate positions in the Fendering Department. Develops and regularly conducts knowledge and skills assessment for all subordinates in order recommend promotions for employee’s career advancement. Recommends to upper-level management and participates in disciplinary actions. Advises and coaches subordinate level supervisors on disciplinary matters.
5% BUDGET
Assists Port Facility Fendering Manager in developing a budget and managing it by enforcing controls and monitoring expenditures for salaries, overtime, controllable expenses, and any unplanned expenditures.
10% ASSET MANAGEMENT
Facilities proper asset management of all Fender Team Equipment by establishing a routine maintenance and inspection schedule for all Fender Department equipment. Facilitates and conducts inspection and repairs on all department equipment.
10% OPERATION OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Acquire and maintain the proper credentials in order to operate heavy equipment as needed to assist with Fendering or other Maintenance Departments’ repair and maintenance projects.
5% OTHER DUTIES, INCLUDING EMERGENCY SUPPORT
Incumbent is required to perform a variety of tasks and assignments, as directed by the supervisor, necessary to fulfill the mission of Waterfront Maintenance Department and/or Port Maintenance Division. Other work as directed. Essential employee during emergencies, natural disasters, etc. Must be immediately available to respond to problems arising at facilities, Equipment and Port owned bridges during times of emergencies. Available in person, by phone, and via the internet at all times.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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State of Louisiana
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For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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