New Orleans, Louisiana
PARKWAYS MAINTENANCE SECTION MANAGER (CLASS CODE 5124)
New Orleans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Position Overview
Highly responsible administrative and supervisory work in directing one or more phases of the parkways maintenance program; and related work as required. Primary Responsibilities
Administrative and supervisory duties overseeing parkways maintenance operations. Qualifications
Permanent status as a Parkways Maintenance Section Assistant (formerly titled Parkways Maintenance Supervisor IV). Two (2) years of experience as Parkways Maintenance Section Assistant, Parkways Maintenance Supervisor IV, or any combination thereof. Eight (8) years of full‑time supervisory experience in tree maintenance and surgery, maintenance of large turf areas using a variety of grass mowing equipment, or in the propagation and maintenance of a large variety of plant life. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Forestry Park Management, Agronomy, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science, Floriculture or closely related field may be substituted for five (5) years of the required experience. Candidates for Forestry positions must also possess a current Louisiana Arborist license. Certification and Documentation
Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and licensure 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. EEO Statement
The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry.
Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at (504) 658-3516 or TTY/VOICE at (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020. Domicile Requirements
Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full‑time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision. Additional exceptions may be made on a case‑by‑case basis. Background Check and Other Requirements
The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Application Process
Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified. PAPER APPLICATIONS must be submitted on the official application form and received in the Department of City Civil Service, 1340 Poydras Street, Suite 900, New Orleans, Louisiana before the close of business on the final filing date. Additional Information
Working test period: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year. Substance abuse testing and medical examination requirements are specified in Civil Service Rule V, Section 9. Good moral character is required of all applicants. Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination. Veterans preference is available for original entrance examinations. Minimum high school diploma requirements are specified. Accredited colleges and universities are defined, and foreign qualifications may be accepted with equivalency statements.
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Highly responsible administrative and supervisory work in directing one or more phases of the parkways maintenance program; and related work as required. Primary Responsibilities
Administrative and supervisory duties overseeing parkways maintenance operations. Qualifications
Permanent status as a Parkways Maintenance Section Assistant (formerly titled Parkways Maintenance Supervisor IV). Two (2) years of experience as Parkways Maintenance Section Assistant, Parkways Maintenance Supervisor IV, or any combination thereof. Eight (8) years of full‑time supervisory experience in tree maintenance and surgery, maintenance of large turf areas using a variety of grass mowing equipment, or in the propagation and maintenance of a large variety of plant life. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Forestry Park Management, Agronomy, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science, Floriculture or closely related field may be substituted for five (5) years of the required experience. Candidates for Forestry positions must also possess a current Louisiana Arborist license. Certification and Documentation
Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and licensure 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. EEO Statement
The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry.
Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at (504) 658-3516 or TTY/VOICE at (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020. Domicile Requirements
Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full‑time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision. Additional exceptions may be made on a case‑by‑case basis. Background Check and Other Requirements
The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Application Process
Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified. PAPER APPLICATIONS must be submitted on the official application form and received in the Department of City Civil Service, 1340 Poydras Street, Suite 900, New Orleans, Louisiana before the close of business on the final filing date. Additional Information
Working test period: Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year. Substance abuse testing and medical examination requirements are specified in Civil Service Rule V, Section 9. Good moral character is required of all applicants. Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination. Veterans preference is available for original entrance examinations. Minimum high school diploma requirements are specified. Accredited colleges and universities are defined, and foreign qualifications may be accepted with equivalency statements.
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