Roadside Development Herbicide Applicator (JOB FAIR)

About the Department

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The incumbent for this position operates herbicide spray equipment to accomplish an efficient and practical application of herbicides for the Authority and operates mobile equipment to accomplish transportation, maintenance or construction tasks.  This position requires the have and maintain a current State of Louisiana issued Commercial Applicator License issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture.   The incumbent reports to a foreman or higher-level supervisor. 

Position Duties

Two years of experience in mobile equipment operations.

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

• Operates spray truck and/or other spray equipment, using protective clothing such as boots, gloves, eye protection, and/or respirators or dust mask when necessary. 
• Maintains the vegetation at highway roadsides, flood walls, abutments, fences, foreshore protection, loose rock transitions, power poles, signs, slope pavement, drainage structures and drainage canals via the application of appropriate herbicides or other chemical treatments. 
• Operates grass cutting equipment such as tractors, turf cats, and other zero-tum cutters, as well as performing labor duties such as cutting trees, picking up paper and trash, using weed trimmers, etc. when conditions are unfavorable for the application of herbicides. 
• Ensures that the proper herbicide is utilized for each vegetative maintenance area and procedure, in accordance with requirements of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and chemical label. 
• Applies herbicides in accordance with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and EPA policies and regulations.
• Assist in performing scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment as required, including fluid and filter changes, parts lubrication, etc
• May assist mechanics with minor repairs to equipment as required, including disassembling and reassembling parts, lubrication and fueling equipment, etc.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. 

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

NOTE: The Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) is an emergency-oriented agency.  Part of the SLFPA-E's mission is to protect the residents of the east-bank of Jefferson Parish, St. Bernard and the east-bank of Orleans from tidal surge, wind-driven water and river flooding. In emergencies during Mississippi River flooding and Hurricane/Tropical Storm events, the incumbent will be on call and must report for duty if so required and remain on duty in such situations until released from duty by the Appointing Authority.

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment 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. 

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Monique M. Cook  

SELA Flood Protection Authority-East 

[email protected]

504-286-3153 

Benefits

Agency Information

EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm