UTILITY CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ADMINISTRATOR (CLASS CODE 3012)

Professional ResponsibilitiesProfessional, supervisory and administrative work leading continuous improvement projects by teaching and facilitating groups and teams, managing projects, monitoring for sustainability, presenting results and recommendations, and developing metrics and measurement tools to improve Sewerage and Water Board operating processes toward greater efficiency and effectiveness. Supervision includes delegated authority for hiring, training, assigning and evaluating work of other Board managers.QualificationsA Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering, business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.Eight (8) years of responsible professional administrative experience related to continuous improvement and/or performance management in the fields of utility service, manufacturing and/or engineering (or a related field). Two years of this experience must have been supervisory.Lean certification or Six Sigma Black Belt certification (or other closely related external certification) with a project history of completed facilitated projects or equivalent work experience.Additional RequirementsProfessional administrative experience is defined as experience gained in a position that requires a Bachelor's degree upon entrance. A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of required experience. This position requires a one (1) year probationary period. Domicile and residency requirements are waived for new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1 2013, who must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at (504) 658-3516 or (504) 586-4475.J-18808-Ljbffr