POWER SYSTEMS FIELD MANAGER (CLASS CODE 3494)

City of New Orleans, LA

$81K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Eight years of utility experience in power generation, frequency conversion, or water pumping, including two years in a supervisory role
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Completion of Civil Service's Leadership (MGMT 830) course
  • Water Production or Distribution Class IV license needed

Responsibilities

  • Plan and organize operations for power generation and water pumping systems
  • Supervise first line supervisors and their teams
  • Direct routine maintenance and minor repairs of pumping and control equipment
  • Ensure compliance with safety and operational protocols
  • Manage staffing and training needs of the divisional staff

Benefits

  • Day shift with on-call options
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Involvement in essential public utilities management
  • Team leadership and supervisory experience
  • Contributing to community water and power solutions
Full Job Description
Salary: $81,999.00 Annually
Location : 625 St. Joseph St. Suite 101, New Orleans, LA
Job Type: Probationary
Job Number: 11624/3494
Department: Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 5:00 PM Central

Kind of Work

Managerial and skilled electrical and mechanical work in planning, organizing, and supervising the work of first line supervisors involved in operating systems and machinery related to power generation, frequency conversion, potable water pumping, raw water pumping, and auxiliary related equipment. Work includes directing all divisional staff in the operating, routine maintenance and minor repairs of water and sewer pumping and control equipment; and related work as required. Position is day shift and on call if needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. High school diploma or GED equivalent.*
  2. Eight years of utility experience with power generation or frequency conversion or water pumping. Two (2)
    years of which must be supervisory.
  3. Possession of a valid driver's license.*
  4. Successful completion of Civil Service's Leadership (MGMT 830) course.
  5. Water Production or Distribution Class IV license.*
* Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify any education and licenses 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.
Kind of Examination

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.

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