Salary : $5,462.00 - $9,833.00 Monthly
Location : New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number:
Department: Port of New Orleans Port Commission
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job
PNO-949-080426-LR

Port NOLA is seeking an experienced IT professional to lead enterprise technology operations, develop and mentor a high-performing team, and deliver innovative technology solutions that advance the Port's mission and support operational excellence.

Internal Opportunity: This position is open exclusively to current Permanent Classified employees of the Port of New Orleans.

Minimum Qualifications
Six years of experience in information technology; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in information technology; OR

An associate's degree in information technology plus four years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus three years of experience in information technology; OR

A master's degree plus three years of experience in information technology.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NOTE:
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

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:

• Lead and develop a high-performing IT team by providing strategic leadership, coaching, performance management, and oversight of enterprise applications, IT support, service desk operations, information security, and technology initiatives.
• Drive enterprise IT operations and project delivery by leading complex technology projects, improving business processes, managing vendor relationships, establishing service standards and KPIs, and ensuring exceptional customer-focused IT services.
• Shape technology strategy and innovation by aligning IT solutions with organizational goals, managing technology investments and budgets, modernizing systems, strengthening governance, and partnering with business leaders to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable technology services.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional - This position will be filled by a Current Permanent Classified Port of New Orleans Employee.

Compensation: This position is eligible for promotional pay.
Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance options
• Long Term Disability Plan
• State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match
• Paid Louisiana State Holidays and paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building
• Ship Shape Wellness Program

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score 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.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Lynetta Robinson

Port of New Orleans / Human Resources
P.O. Box 60046
New Orleans, LA 70160
(504) 528-3226
01

Have you included "ALL" of your work experience on your application? If not, please return to the "Work Experience" section to complete your application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of work experience.

• Yes
• No

02

This is an Internal Promotional opportunity. Are you a current Classified employee of the Port of New Orleans?

• Yes
• No

03

Please select how you qualify for this position.

• Six years of experience in information technology
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in information technology
• An associate's degree in information technology plus four years of experience in information technology
• A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in information technology
• A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus three years of experience in information technology
• A master's degree plus three years of experience in information technology
• None of the above.

04

If indicated in your response to the previous question that you earned 24 semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field, please list each course in the following format: course code -- course title -- credit hours -- institution where earned.Example: CSCI 1933 -- Software Design and Programming I -- 3 hours -- BRCC.If not, please type "N/A" below.
Required Question