Safety Risk Agency Manager

Louisiana

New Orleans, LA, LA, US Until 9/23/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 25, 2026 Last posted July 25, 2026

Job description

<div style="text-align: center">THIS POSTING IS INTENDED FOR CAREER FAIR ATTENDEES ONLY</div> <div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/20260724135505_2026.08.04 Flyer.png" style="width: 300px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div> THIS POSTING IS CURRENTLY BEING USED FOR SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY - EAST CAREER FAIR ON AUGUST 05, 2026. 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.  About This Position This position provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority–East’s comprehensive safety and risk management program. The role is responsible for developing and enforcing safety policies, investigating accidents and claims, coordinating safety training, conducting inspections and audits, maintaining regulatory and certification records, and recommending measures to reduce workplace risks and prevent future incidents. The position also supervises administrative and facility-related activities, supports emergency and storm operations, manages staff performance and development, and prepares budgets, reports, schedules, and cost estimates.  Success in this role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage complex safety, regulatory, and operational responsibilities. Key competencies include accident investigation, risk assessment, policy development, training and presentation skills, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, emergency response coordination, budgeting, recordkeeping, and the ability to work collaboratively with employees, management, law enforcement personnel, and other stakeholders. This opportunity is unique because it directly supports the safety of employees and the public while contributing to the Authority’s critical flood-protection mission. The position offers the opportunity to lead programs that influence agency-wide safety practices, reduce organizational risk, support major emergency operations, and help protect essential flood-control infrastructure throughout the East Bank region. <div>Five years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience plus two years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services; OR A bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services; OR An advanced degree plus one year of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, risk management, or administrative services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.</div>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found <a href="https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=165600" target="_blank">here.</a><undefined>The incumbent of this position performs complex administrative-level duties to further develop, establish, direct, supervise, and coordinate the comprehensive safety programs for the Authority and is on 24/7 call in the event of incidents or accidents requiring investigation. In addition, the incumbent prepares the budget for the Safety Program. </undefined> Job Duties:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Reviews drivers' licenses, ODRs, to ensure drivers and operators are properly authorized. Reports invalid licenses, or concerns related to issues on ODRs to appropriate members of management.</li><li>Conducts Accident Review Committee (ARC) meetings. Develops and maintains Accident/Injury Schedule</li><li>Directly supervises and prepares cost estimates, schedules, budgets, reports and other documents as may be required for the planning, coordination and implementation of all facility functions and activities</li><li>Represents the Appointing Authority in meetings and conferences relative to the operation, maintenance, and inspection of all aspects of the hurricane protection when requested</li><li>Develops, revises, distributes, and maintains safety management policies and procedures for SLFPA-E to ensure uniformity with safety guidelines and practices, reporting practices, and loss prevention throughout SLFPA-E and its levee districts. Responsible for maintaining employee acknowledgement forms for safety and risk management policies.</li><li>Develops long and short-term goals designed to decrease potential risk and expense and to enhance the protection of the public and SLFPA-E employees.</li><li> </li></ul>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. Work Schedule: This is a full-time position (40-hour work week); it offers a flexible work schedule. Compensation: Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including participation in the state’s retirement plan, health insurance, agency-paid short-term disability coverage, paid holidays, and paid annual and sick leave. 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. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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: Sage Celestin    SE LA Flood Protection Authority - East [email protected] (504)286-3112       <undefined> </undefined>

About this role

Summary

Lead safety programs, develop policies, investigate incidents, manage staff, support flood protection operations.

Job title

Safety Risk Agency Manager

Experience level

5+ years or equivalent experience

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

public safety and flood protection

Location requirements

On-site in New Orleans, LA; no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

safety inspectionrisk managementpolicy developmenttraining and presentationregulatory compliance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

safety managementrisk assessmentaccident investigationregulatory complianceemergency preparedness

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New Orleans, LA, USA

On-site City