UTILITY SERVICES MANAGER (PROCUREMENT) (CLASS CODE 3094)

New Orleans, Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in New Orleans is seeking a professional to oversee a major centralized functional unit. This role involves supervisory and administrative responsibilities, focusing on planning and managing a team while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in procurement, with a strong emphasis on leadership skills. Join a dedicated team where your expertise will contribute to the efficient operation of essential services in the community.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional administrative experience in procurement.
• At least 2 years must include supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Planning, assigning, and reviewing work of employees.
• Assisting in management controls and compliance monitoring.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Administrative Skills

Procurement Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Professional, supervisory, administrative and technical work over a major centralized functional unit at the Sewerage and Water Board. Work includes planning, assigning and reviewing the work of professional, technical and clerical employees. Work also includes assisting higher level supervisors in establishing and monitoring management controls for assigned operational area and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations pertaining to Board operations where applicable; and related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Five (5) years of professional administrative experience in procurement. At least two (2) years of this experience must have included supervisory responsibilities.

NOTE: Professional administrative experience is defined as experience gained in a position that required a bachelor’s degree upon entrance.

NOTE: Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education 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.

WORKING TEST PERIOD: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.

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.

IMPORTANT: Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination. In lieu of such license, the Department of City Civil Service may require that applicants have some form of picture identification.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: On original entrance examinations, veterans (as defined in Article X, Section 10(2) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana), disabled veterans, certain spouses and parents of veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed as provided on the Veterans Preference claim form which can be obtained in this office.

EXPERIENCE: Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement. Partial credit only will be given for related part time employment. Civil Service reserves the right to determine which degrees, education, or other credentials are related or closely related.