Regional Director

Supplemental Information

FPAE Regional Director

The position serves as the Regional Director for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East (FPAE) and its member districts and is responsible for overseeing all engineering administrative financial information technology operations and maintenance and human resource functions and activities for the Authority.

The FPAE is currently responsible for over 190 miles of levees/floodwalls 5.4 miles of seawall 7 flood control structures/navigational gates 60 miles of drainage canals 222 floodgates and nine drainage pump stations which includes oversight of the hurricane protection system (Lake Pontchartrain and Vicinity Hurricane Protection Project) Mississippi River Levee system and internal levees for Orleans (East Bank) Jefferson (East Bank) and St. Bernard Parishes as well as coastal restoration. The hurricane protection system includes over $7 billion in improvements and new construction under the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project (HSDRRS).

The average combined annual operating budget for the FPAE and levee districts under its jurisdiction is approximately $45 million. The position directs the employees of SLFPAEs technology systems operations and maintenance finance public information safety and human resource management functions.

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For further information about this vacancy contact:

Kenyetta Sewell
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection AuthorityEast

Minimum Qualifications

General: The Regional Director shall:
1 Reside in southeast Louisiana.
2 Have a bachelors degree at a minimum in the area of business engineering geology hydrology natural sciences environmental sciences renewable resources or any similar academic field.
3 Have a minimum of ten years senior executive experience in business engineering or hydrology or in the performance of public works functions related to flood and drainage control flood plain management water resources soil conservation land surveying and mapping disaster relief or any related function.
4 Have a minimum of five years of managerial or technical experience in the design construction operations and maintenance of civil works and industrial machinery.
5 Have a minimum of 10 years of practical experience in positions such as chief operating officer or chief administrative officer in the commercial or public services sector. Experience shall come from related industry such as public works flood protection authority or USACE.

Job Concepts

Responsibilities:

• Lead the flood protection efforts for Jefferson (East Bank) Orleans (East Bank) and St. Bernard Parishes in accordance with oversight and direction by the FPAE Board of Commissioners.
• Represent the FPAEast in meetings with public and elected officials legislators and stakeholders including but not limited to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.
• Perform in accordance with the annual goals and objectives provided by the FPAE Board of Commissioners with emphasis on flood protection safety and ethical behavior.
• Monitor local and federal stakeholder relations (funding agencies officials and the public) to execute responsibilities efficiently and provide assurance the flood protection is technically sound and fiscally responsible.
• Interface with the Boards Professional and administrative employees including
  • Legal Counsel
  • Government Relations
  • Director of Engineering
  • Regional Finance Director
  • Internal Auditor
  • Superintendent of Police
  • Administrative Assistant and other support staff supervised by the Board
• Ensure appropriate supervision of the 200 FPAE employees via key directors in the Boards organizational chart. Prepare employee Continuous Performance Management plans and recommend salary actions for direct reports for Board review prior to implementation.
• Provide all fiscal and other reports required by law and ensure completion of corrective actions resulting from external and internal audits of the agency.
• Prepare an annual Tactical Plan including financial forecast and shortterm commitments planned expenditures and staffing requirements. Prepare a biennial longterm Strategic Plan forecasting all known possible future expenditures and expenses the required staffing for engineering operations and maintenance as well as support functions staff.

Leadership:

• Inform the Board of all major developments in a prompt manner.
• Provide concise monthly reports to the Board including key technical and operational activities and support functions.
• Communicate with the public and news media in a professional manner.
• Model ethical behavior.

Required Experience:

Director

Key Skills
Sales Experience,Nursing Home Experience,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Workers' Compensation Law,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Memory Care,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 170000 - 195000

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