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ENGINEERING DIVISION MANAGER (CLASS CODE 4028)

City of New Orleans

New Orleans, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026

💰 $134,775/yr

About the role

Posting number: 11117/4028

Department: City Wide

Job classification: ENGINEERING DIVISION MANAGER (CLASS CODE 4028)

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Engineering, Management

Summary

Professional, supervisory, administrative and technical work directing and evaluating all activities of a major engineering division which includes overseeing a staff of professional engineering, technical and administrative employees. An employee in this class performs expert-level professional engineering management work over a specialty engineering division that oversees the design, construction and operation of a public works system. Work includes establishing and monitoring management controls for assigned operational area and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations pertaining to department operations where applicable; and related work as required.

This classification requires direct and sustained supervision of other in-house professional engineers.

Examples of duties

(Original Entrance)

Registration as a professional engineer in Louisiana.*
Seven (7) years of engineering experience as a professional Engineer. At least two (2) years of this experience must have included supervisory responsibilities. At least three (3) years of this experience must have been in the area of sewer, water and/or power infrastructure systems.

(Promotional)

Registration as a professional engineer in Louisiana.*
Permanent status with the City of New Orleans at a pay grade equal to or higher than 96 and four (4) years of exempt level professional engineering experience. At least two (2) years of this experience must have included supervisory responsibilities.

Note: Professional engineering experience must have been gained after registration as a Professional Engineer.

IMPORTANT: Out-of-state registrations are acceptable. However, any applicant who is not registered as a professional engineer in Louisiana must, if hired, show proof of such registration during his or her probationary period. No person may receive permanent status until this requirement has been met, and no probationary period may extend longer than one year

* Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify professional engineer's registration/license 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.

This position requires a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

A qualifying review of license and experience.

This is a non-competitive promotional and original entrance examination in accordance with Rule V, Section 8.1 (b) of the City Civil Service Rules.

Supplemental information

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 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 proc