Utility Strategic Planning Administrator; Class Code 3013

professional, supervisory and administrative work performing managerial, operational, analytical, research. Work includes developing utility strategic plans, supporting and advising staff on strategic initiatives; managing strategic projects and programs; and liaison with committees on strategic policy, communication and engagement; and related work as required. Supervision includes delegated authority for hiring, training, assigning and evaluating work of a professional staff.

the following qualifications are preferred, but not required:

• experience preferred in water utility related program planning (storm water drainage, drinking water, sewerage, power generation).
• experience preferred in green infrastructure planning or project management.

note
: a master's degree
* from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of the required non-supervisory planning experience.

note
: if appointed, a strategic management professional certification (smp), strategic planning professional certification (spp), or american institute of certified planners (aicp) certification must be obtained during the probationary period. No probationary period may last longer than one year. Failure to obtain the required certification will result in termination.

note
: the probationary period for this classification is two (2) years.

* prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify qualifying credentials 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.

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: domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application**. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board. (la r.s. 33:4076).
** additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

a rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years. This is an original entrance examination.

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  or tty/voice at  or .

domicile requirements for employment
: 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 to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

domicile requirements for employment (sewerage and water board): domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application**. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board.

(la r.s. 33:4076).
** additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

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…