Plaquemines Port has an immediate opening for a full-time unclassified Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to perform the day-to-day administrative operations of the Port, contributing to setting and achieving strategic plans and goals for the various Port departments, collaborating on policy implementation, legislation and ensures the smooth running of the Port according to established policies and vision.
The duties and responsibilities shall include managing and coordinating the administrative functions of the Port, providing input and oversight of the Port’s strategic planning, setting goals for the departments and individual managers, developing improvements, oversee resource allocation and budgeting, and providing guidance to subordinate staff. These may include human resources, finance, legal, IT, marketing, communications, and facilities.
The successful applicant shall have a bachelor’s degree, with a major in Business Administration, Personnel Management, Public Administration, Human Resources or Human Service field, and six (6) to nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience in public personnel administration/management, government regulations, accounting, financial auditing or Port related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skill and abilities. Strong leadership and teamwork abilities. Good interpersonal and decision-making skills. Excellent written and verbal communications skills across all levels of employees and the public are essential for this position. Approach to all areas of work with the highest ethics, good judgment and confidentiality required. The CAO shall report directly to the Deputy Director and the Port Executive Director.
Competitive Salary plus Benefits, (health insurance, life insurance, voluntary benefits, State Parochial Retirement System and 457 plan).
