Salary : $2,779.00 - $4,999.00 Monthly
Location : New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: JOB FAIR ENG TECH 2-4 080426
Department: Orleans Levee District
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
About this Job
THIS POSTING IS INTENDED FOR CAREER FAIR ATTENDEES
THIS POSTING IS CURRENTLY BEING USED FOR SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY - EAST CAREER FAIR ON AUGUST 04, 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.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Engineering Technician 2-4 receives functional supervision from the Engineer Intern 2 of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) and is directly supervised by the Engineer 5.
The incumbent performs inspections of the following flood protection systems: levees, floodwalls, floodgates and other related facilities required for the SLFPA-E and its jurisdictions (Orleans Levee District, Lake Borgne Basin Levee District, East Jefferson Levee District). Engineering Technician will also support the engineering permit department by checking construction sites for adherence with permit provisions.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus one year of sub-professional engineering experience; OR
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus one year of sub-professional engineering experience; OR
Six semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Inspects levees, floodgates, floodwalls, and marine navigational complex structures to ensure critical infrastructure is in good working condition as needed (quarterly, semiannually) and following weather events
- Coordinates with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under the supervision of the Engineer Intern 2 and Engineer 5 to inspect the Mississippi River floodwalls and levees during high river events
- Performs accurate and thorough inspections of the agency's various flood protection systems as well as periodic inspection I site visits during construction projects
- Communicates with the general public, contractors, and engineers concerning permit requirements and enforcement
- Assist with tracking inventory of known issues with the Flood Protection Authority flood defense system
- Email and communicate observations from inspections and permit sites as needed to engineers and if necessary others outside of the SLFPA-E
- Assist Operations and Maintenance departments with coordinating necessary repairs determined by inspection results
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 participate in a Career Progression Group, it may be filled as an Engineering Technician 2, 3 or 4.
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.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Monique M. Cook
SE LA Flood Protection Authority-East
504-286-3153
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Have you completed six or more semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics?
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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", type N/A.Example: CE 3700 - Introduction to Civil Engineering - 3 hrs - LSU
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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