Procurement Manager (Career Fair)

Procurement Manager

State of Louisiana

$5,023.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly

New Orleans, LA

Classified

JOB FAIR PRO MGR 10152025

Orleans Levee District

10 / 02 / 2025

Continuous

About This Job

This posting is intended for career fair attendees only. This posting is currently being used for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Career Fair on October 15, 2025. 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 : The Procurement Manager supports the mission of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East (SLFPA-E) by creating and maintaining an environment that facilitates effective purchasing processes. The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the procurement, receiving, inventory management, and bidding process for the SLFPA-E. The incumbent serves as the Chief Procurement Officer and as a Principal Assistant to the Finance Director due to the agency's purchases falling outside of the Office of State Procurement. The goods and services procured vary considerably from standard materials and hardware to highly complex and technical supplies, materials, equipment, and services. Requirements are very diverse and require working knowledge of both Title 38 and Title 39 laws, state procurement laws and other local government and quasi-state government agency rules regarding purchases, RFPs, bid process, and the specifications and quality of the many commodities and fixed assets purchased by our four agencies. An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies :

• Acting Decisively : The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity : The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
• Communicating Effectively : The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Displaying Professionalism : The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
• Following Policies and Procedures : The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Managing Systems : The ability to predict and manage the effects of actions on interrelated or interacting components of a team, department, or organization.
• Managing Time : The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.
• Negotiating Agreements : The ability to reach a consensus when parties may have conflicting interests or perspectives.
• Training Others : The ability to facilitate the acquisition of work-related knowledge and skills in an effort to improve employee performance.
• Working with Financial Information : The ability to use financial data to guide, drive, and convey the financial standing and / or outlook of an organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Seven years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing; OR An advanced degree plus three years of experience in procurement, contracts or grants management, financial management, accounting, or auditing. 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. Designation as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or a National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties :

Position-Specific Details : Appointment Type : Probational 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 compressive 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 : Shannon West SE LA Flood Protection Authority - East swest@floodauthority.org (504)286-3132