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DOTD Program Specialist 4 (NHI/Individual Registration/Special Event Program Manager)

Salary

$4,099.00 - $8,044.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

33/50479250/DOTDPS4/7.30.25-EH

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

Section 33

Opening Date

07/30/2025

Closing Date

8/6/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Section 33 - Training/Tech Transfer

JOB NUMBER: 33/50479250/DOTDPS4/7.30.25-EH

This position at LTRC is responsible for the planning, management, and implementation of the National Highway Institute Program for the department, other local government agencies, various private contractors, and other institutions. The incumbent in this position plays a managerial role on a team that offers complex transportation training technology transfer initiatives which are significant in scope not only because the Federal government has required as such, but also because the technology transfer program initiatives are offered to a diverse population that includes DOTD employees, municipal employees, private engineering firms, and others both statewide, and within the surrounding southeastern region of the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

Five 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 plus two 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

A bachelor's degree plus two 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

An advanced degree plus one year 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.

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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=172480) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

The DOTD National Highway Institute’s Program covers the below categories that are offered statewide to DOTD employees, municipal employees, private engineering firms, and other transportation partners. These areas include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Asset Management

• Business, Public Administration and Quality

• Civil Rights

• Communications

• Construction and Maintenance

• Design and Traffic Operations

• Environment

• Financial Management

• Freight and Transportation Logistics

• Geotechnical

• Highway Safety

• Hydraulics

• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

• Pavement and Materials

• Real Estate

• Structures

• Transportation Planning

• Transportation Planning

Manages the DOTD National Highway Institute Program, which plans, develops, implements, and administers technology transfer initiatives that serve both DOTD employees and private sector partners in the Louisiana transportation industry statewide.

Assists the DOTD Program Manager in the development of external contract programmatic documents. External training resources include but are not limited to the National Highway Institute, university professors, professional associations, and technical institutes.

Works with program providers, such as the Safety Council of Greater Baton Rouge and the Louisiana State University Department of Continuing Education, to provide specialized training statewide. Responsible for report preparation regarding program progress and attainment of goals.

R esponsible for developing and implementing an Individual Registration Fund program, which funds the attendance of DOTD employees statewide at programmatic conferences, workshops, seminars, etc. in areas that are critical to the mission of the DOTD.

Initiate surveys to determine immediate and long-range programmatic needs of the department and transportation community. Prepares reports of initiatives conducted,

effectiveness of these programs, and the attainment of goals. Utilizes data analysis to make programmatic decisions

Represent Louisiana at the Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) Meeting, and other special committees and technical professional organizations relative to technology transfer, research, and transportation engineering.

May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation: The salary offered will be commensurate with the selected applicant's experience and credentials, up to the midpoint of the pay range.

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

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, is available here (https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS\_Main.asp) .

"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."

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to the appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

MaryLeah Coco

DOTD/Training & Tech Transfer

4101 Gourrier Avenue

Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4443

(225) 767-9167

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

05

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

06

What are your career interests?

07

Do you possess experience in the learning management system, SuccessFactors?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If yes, please indicate the number of years. If no, please indicate "N/A."

09

Do you possess experience in offsite event management?

+ Yes

+ No

10

If yes, please indicate the number of years. If no, please indicate "N/A."

11

Do you possess experience in contract administration?

+ Yes

+ No

12

If yes, please indicate the number of years. If no, please indicate "N/A."

13

Do you possess experience in budget administration?

+ Yes

+ No

14

If yes, please indicate the number of years. If no, please indicate "N/A."

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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