Kind of WorkProfessional, administrative and supervisory work leading a team of managers responsible for the development and implementation of a wide range of programs, providing structured cultural, social, educational and recreational programming to New Orleanians of all ages and abilities. Work also includes:

　　Hiring, developing, and managing a staff of Program Managers responsible for developing and implementing a wide range of programs at NORDC facilities, in compliance with all NORDC policies and industry best-practices.Providing information, alternatives and recommendations to NORDC leadership for the development of policies, procedures, and systems that enhance the experiences and opportunities of both NORDC staff and program participants.Developing a strategic and well-designed calendar of programming that provides city-wide access to educational opportunities, cultural instruction and events, and other initiatives designed to connect NORDC with neighborhoods.Providing strategic guidance to program managers to optimize the impact of youth and teen programming across all parts of the city, and throughout the calendar year.Administering a multimillion dollar budget and maintaining accountability for all reports, reconciliations, and expenditures.Providing recommendations to NORDC leadership on programmatic priorities and funding needs.Working with the NORD Foundation to secure funding through grants, sponsorships, and partnership agreements.Collaborating with the marketing department to develop a solid marketing program including production of quality print materials, social media initiatives, local radio/print advertising, and press releases.Collaborating with Capital Projects in the design, build, and renovation of NORDC facilities, linking form with function to ensure the highest return on Capital investment; and related work as required.Minimum QualificationsA Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.*Four (4) years** of professional exempt (salaried) level experience in a communityrecreation program, outdoors program, or youth development program. Professionalexperience is gained after the receipt of a Bachelor's degree. At least three (3) years ofthisexperience must have been supervisory and have included responsibility for budgetpreparation and development.*Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify educationclaimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

　　**A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2)years of non-supervisory experience/budget experience.

　　Kind of ExaminationA rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes; however, credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for related experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

　　This is an original entrance examination.

　　General InformationTHE 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 SHELLY STOLP AT (504) 658-3516 OR TTY/VOICE AT (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020.

　　DOMICILE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT: Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Airport and public safety employees are excluded from this provision.

　　BACKGROUN 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.Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.**APPLICATIONS: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. PAPER APPLICATIONS must be submitted on the official application form AND MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY CIVIL SERVICE, 1340 POYDRAS STREET, SUITE 900, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, BEFORE THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE FINAL FILING DATE.

　　DELAY IN THE MAIL: The Department of City Civil Service cannot be responsible for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. Applicants should notify the Department of City Civil Service in writing of any address changes

　　The minimum age limit is 18 years for any class of work requiring hard physical labor, operation of or proximity to hazardous machinery, exposure to hazardous chemicals, or participation in any other processes or procedures which are prohibited or limited by the Louisiana State Child Labor Law.

　　WORKING TEST PERIOD:The working test (probation) period for most positions in the classified service is six months unless otherwise specified. Any working test period may be extended to a maximum of one year at the request of the appointing authority. Positions in the Inspector General's Office, Fire Department, Mosquito Control and Police Department as well as all positions in the classes of Institutional Counselor II and III (original entrance), Librarian I-IV, Management Development Analyst I and II, and Management Development Specialist I and II (original entrance), require a one year working test period.

　　SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING:The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing. Candidates for employment for certain positions where the health, welfare and/or safety of the public, co-workers and the individual employee is at risk will have to undergo pre-employment substance abuse screening. Candidates for all other original entrance positions will have to undergo an unannounced substance abuse screening during their working test period. For further information, see Civil Service Rule V, Section 9.

　　A MEDICAL EXAMINATIONis required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications, and may be required for re-employment, promotions and/or transfers.A MEDICAL SCREENING, which may result in a medical examination, is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to non-active classifications.

　　GOOD MORAL CHARACTERis required of all applicants. Any applicant may be disqualified if his/her character or past employment record is found to be unsatisfactory as determined by the Department of City Civil Service. Forgery, misrepresentatio