UTILITY STRATEGIC PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR (CLASS CODE 3013)

UTILITY STRATEGIC PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR (CLASS CODE 3013)

Salary: $110,481.00 Annually Location: New Orleans, LA Job Type: Probationary Job Number: 11492/3013 Department: Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Opening Date: 03/13/2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Description: 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eight (8) years of exempt level experience in planning (utility, business, urban, regional, military or similar).
• At least three years of this experience must have included developing strategic plans or master plans, supporting and advising staff on strategic initiatives, and managing strategic projects and programs.
• Two years of this experience must have been supervisory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Certification:

• A Masters Degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of the required non-supervisory planning experience.
• 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.

Domicile Requirements:

• 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 citys residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the Sewerage and Water Board.

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 applicants 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 investigation including criminal history.

Application Process:

• Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement.
• All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.

Benefits:

• 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.

Benefits for Employees:

• 14 paid holidays in 2026.
• 13 paid vacation days per year including during your first year of employment.
• Additional bonus vacation days the longer you are employed.
• 13 paid sick days per year including during your first year of employment.
• Additional bonus sick days the longer you are employed.
• Unlimited roll over of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days to the next year.
• Paid time off for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or fostered child.
• Healthcare plans as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees.
• Flexible Spending Account to reduce taxes for employees by allowing for pre-tax contributions for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs.
• A completely free $25,000 life insurance policy for all full-time employees.
• Participation in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• Options to help with retirement savings through a Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).
• Competitive pay including pay increases based on the length of your employment.
• Special pays for educational advancement, professional certifications, and specialized work assignments.
• Free courses in over 50 topics including Leadership, Personal Finance, Conflict Management, Excel, Managing Stress, and Business Writing.
• Extra pay for employees who work during declared emergencies.
• Normal pay for employees who cannot work due to emergency-related workplace closures.

Supplemental Questions:

1. Do you have a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university? Yes No

2. If you have a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university, you must provide the following information: a. the name of the institute that issued the degree, b. your college major, c. date of graduation (month and year). Failure to provide this information will result in the disqualification of your application for this position. If you do not have a Bachelors Degree, type N/A.

3. Do you have a Masters Degree from an accredited college or university? Yes No

4. If you have a Masters Degree from an accredited college or university, you must provide: a. the name of the institute that issued the degree, b. your major, c. date of graduation (month and year). Failure to provide this information will result in the disqualification of your application for this position. If you do not have a Masters Degree, please type "NA."

5. College diplomas from foreign countries will be accepted if the applicant submits a statement of educational equivalency from one of the evaluation services accepted by the Department of Civil Service. A list of the accepted evaluation services can be found on the National Association of Credential Evacuation Services (NACES) website (www.naces.org). Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement. Yes No

6. Prior to appointment, the hiring agency must verify all educational credentials used to qualify for this classification. If you are selected for hire, prior to your start date in this classification, you will be required to submit to the hiring agency proof of your college degree indicating your college major. Failure to submit your education credentials to the hiring agency prior to your start date will disqualify you for employment in this classification. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement. Yes No

7. How many months and/or years of verifiable full-time, exempt (salaried) work experience do you have in Planning (Utility, Business, Urban, Regional, Military or similar)? None Less Than 6 months 6 months to less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 7 years 7 years to less than 8 years 8 years to less than 9 years 9 years to less than 10 years 10 Years or more

8. Describe all your full-time, exempt (salaried) paid work experience in Planning. For each employer listed, your description must include: a) names of employer, b) dates work was performed (in months and years) c) a brief description of the work performed; and d) a brief description of the strategic plans, master plans, and/or strategic projects or programs you developed, managed and/or supported. Failure to describe your experience in detail could result in disqualification for this position. If you do not have this type of experience, type in "None".

9. How many months and/or years of verifiable full-time, exempt (salaried) work experience do you have in planning that included developing strategic plans or master plans, supporting and advising staff on strategic initiatives, and managing strategic projects and programs? None Less than 6 months 6 months to 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 7 years 7 years to less than 8 years 8 years to less than 9 years 9 years to less than 10 years 10 years or more

10. Describe your experience in planning that included developing strategic plans or master plans, supporting and advising staff on strategic initiatives, and managing strategic projects and programs.

11. How many months and/or years of your exempt level experience in planning (utility, business, urban, regional, military or similar) was supervisory? None Less than 6 months 6 months to less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 7 years 7 years to less than 8 years 8 years to less than 9 years 9 years to less than 10 years 10 years or more

12. Describe all your full-time, exempt (salaried) paid supervisory experience in planning (utility, business, urban, regional, military