Louisiana Legislative Auditor

DOTD Program Specialist 1-3 (Lake Charles)

Louisiana Legislative Auditor  •  $38k - $74k/yr  •  Lake Charles, LA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 42/50578810/PS123/11.09.26-AS

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: Section 42

Job classification: DOTD PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Miscellaneous, Office and Administrative Support, Database Administration

Summary

Section 42/ Maintenance Systems Management

42/50578810/PS123/11.09.26-AS

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Position:

Are you someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and making sure information is accurate and up to date? In this position, you’ll play an important role in helping DOTD manage and maintain its roadway asset information for District 07. You’ll work with district and headquarters teams to research, analyze, and update asset records while using tools such as AgileAssets, ArcGIS, and other DOTD data systems. You’ll also have the opportunity to become a subject matter expert in a specific roadway asset type, sharing your knowledge with others and helping ensure accurate and consistent asset information across the state.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Selected Competencies:

  • Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
  • Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
  • Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

Examples of duties

Three years of experience in the development, implementation, or administration of a transportation or safety program; or in engineering, architecture, geography, human resources, financial operations, information technology, risk management, policy planning, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

  • Manage and maintain non-movable roadway asset records within DOTD’s Maintenance Management System (MMS), researching information from construction projects, maintenance activities, engineering plans, and other data sources to identify necessary updates.
  • Analyze and verify asset information using DOTD mapping applications, databases, reports, and other software to ensure records are accurate, complete, and updated in a timely manner.
  • Serve as the team’s subject matter expert for an assigned roadway asset type, staying current on asset requirements, specifications, contracts, and developments while providing guidance and training to team members and district personnel.
  • Coordinate district efforts to collect and implement data for new or modified asset types, provide technical assistance and troubleshooting, and serve as a liaison between district personnel and the HQ MMS team.

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a as Program Specialist 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate and premium pay amount for each level.

  • Program Specialist 1 - 1,443.20/ bi-weekly
  • Program Specialist 2 - 1,544.00/ bi-weekly
  • Program Specialist 3 - 1,768.00.00/ bi-weekly

Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities” page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification and job concepts for each level.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score 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.

  • Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

David Coarsey

DOTD Program Director

225-379-1997

david.coarsey@la.gov

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

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

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About Louisiana Legislative Auditor

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