Engineer 8 - ADA Operations

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　　Engineer 8 - ADA Operations

　　Salary

　　$8,197.00 - $14,759.00 Monthly

　　Location

　　Alexandria, LA

　　Job Type

　　Classified

　　Job Number

　　D08/50372142/E8/1.19.24-KV

　　Department

　　DOTD-Engineering & Operations

　　Division

　　District 8- Alexandria

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/29/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

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　　District 08 – Alexandria

　　D08/50372142/E8/1.19.24-KV

　　About this position:

　　This position is located in the Department of Transportation and Development's Office of Operations/District 08/District Operations Section/Unit 001 and reports directly to the District Engineer Administrator [Engineer 9]. District 08 is headquartered in Alexandria and consists of seven (7) parishes located in Central Louisiana: Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon and Winn. The District is responsible for 2623 centerline miles of State-maintained highways and over 1,250 State-maintained bridges, including one (1) movable bridge. The overall function of this position is to serve as the Assistant District Administrator over Operations. The incumbent is responsible for planning, managing, directing, and the effectiveness of the District Operations, to include: bridge inspection; bridge maintenance/repair; traffic engineering and operations; right-of­ way management and roadside development; fleet management and repair; facilities management, maintenance, and repair; specialized and heavy district-wide maintenance; and emergency response planning and operations.

　　The incumbent must be: self-motivated; able to perform duties without or with minimal supervision; and able to interpret and react to unforeseen conditions as they may arise.

　　The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks, including, but not limited to, the following:

　　National Incident Management System [NIMS] Incident Command System training [ICS-100, 200, 300, 700, and 800]

　　Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Northwestern University Traffic Operations

　　This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

　　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

　　No Civil Service test scoreis 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:

　　Troy Roussell

　　District 08 Engineer Administrator

　　318-561-5101

　　[email protected]

　　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.

　　Qualifications

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering and one of the following:

　　Four years of licensed engineering experience, two years of which must have been at the supervisory level or above.

　　Eight years of professional engineering experience, two years of which must have been at the supervisory level or above.

　　SUBSTITUTIONS:

　　A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of the required general experience.

　　A Ph.D. in engineering will substitute for two years of the required general experience.

　　Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of required general experience.

　　NOTE:

　　Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience.

　　Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer’s license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.

　　NOTE:

　　Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.

　　NOTE:

　　Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com

　　NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

　　Job Concepts

　　FUNCTION OF WORK:

　　To direct a major engineering function for a state agency.

　　LEVEL OF WORK:

　　Administrator.

　　SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

　　Administrative direction from a higher-level engineering administrator or an executive of the agency served. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

　　SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

　　Subordinate staff typically consists of Engineers 7 and lower-level Engineers. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

　　LOCATION OF WORK:

　　May be used by all state agencies.

　　JOB DISTINCTIONS:

　　Differs from Engineer 7 by the presence of responsibility for directing large-scale engineering projects or programs for a state agency.

　　Differs from Engineer 9 by the absence of responsibility for directing a major organizational component for a state agency with an extensive engineering mission requiring staff and resources of sizable magnitude.

　　Examples of Work

　　45% Supervises and manages a staff of Engineers/Engineer Technicians/Supervisors seven (7) direct reports and Foreman/Skilled-Craft/Mobile Equipment Operators of approximately 93 indirect reports responsible for the following district functions and programs:

　　• District-wide Bridge Program - National Bridge Inspection Program; bridge maintenance and repair; movable bridge operation, maintenance, and repair

　　• Traffic Engineering and Operations - traffic engineering studies; sign installation, fabrication, and maintenance; pavement markings; signal operation, repair, maintenance, and installation; Intelligence Transportation System (ITS) Operation; railroad crossing safety program; road/lane closures and detours; variable message signs; accident review and investigations

　　• Right-of-Way Management/Roadside Development- Mowing and litter removal contracts and agreements; herbicide and integrated vegetative control program; Adopt-A-Road Program; Wildflower Project; landscaping-related projects

　　• Fleet Management and Repair- equipment inventory, inspection, and replacement; heavy equipment and passenger vehicle repair, preventative maintenance, and servicing; operations of service station; welding fabrication shop; body repair shop

　　• Facility Management and Maintenance - buildings and grounds maintenance, repair, and construction

　　• District-wide Specialized and Heavy Maintenance - asphalt overlays/resurfacing; roadway cold­ milling and bump grinding; mud jacking; street sweeping; installation, repair, and cleaning of drainage structures; pavement patching; erosion repairs; tree removal; fence repair; guardrail repair

　　• Emergency Planning, Response, and Operations - oversees, plans, and executes emergency procedures for District such as: emergency/incident management and weather emergency management

　　Prepares and manages the annual budget by researching information; recommending and approving purchases, expenditures, capital equipment, and staffing levels; presenting budget or recommendations; monitoring ongoing expenditures; and recommending adjustments. Manages contracts by maintaining and reviewing regular reports and spreadsheets, reporting contract status, assisting managers with proposed language or contract negotiations, and ensures managers monitor work progress and adherence to schedules and budgets. Manages business activities by reviewing equipment, facility and personnel efficiencies, connecting deficiencies, monitoring and evaluating staff performance, overseeing the appraisal process, establishing training programs, forecasting personal needs, participating in strategic and space planning, monitoring service programs and deliveries, overseeing fleet vehicles programs, participating in special projects, ensuring policy compliance, and participating in training. Copes with job related stress including but not limited to: deadlines; customer, supervisory, and staff interactions; multi-tasking; high work volumes. Provides leadership and manages activities/response/support during inclement weather such as floods, hurricanes, and snow/ice events.

　　20% Serves as appointing authority for all employees under his/her jurisdiction. Serves as final signatory authority on various business documents such as: payroll; purchasing; leave; travel; expenditures; invoices; employee performance evaluation, planning, and reviews; and other personnel actions.

　　Ensures agency policies and procedures followed.

　　20% Develops and implements: strategic plans; goals and objectives; short and long term work plans; budget; plans of action; communication plans; and performance measures. Evaluates efficiency and effectiveness, measures of results achieved, and manages resource use. Responsible for technology and automation implementation and other duties typically associated with financial and human resource management.

　　10% Develops and maintains effective working relationships with federal, state, and local elected officials and governing bodies. Effectively communicates with a diverse group of stakeholders and customers, including representatives of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. Coast Guard, industry contractors and consultants, local media, and members of the general public. Makes presentations to various organizations and associations. Schedules, plans and conducts meetings and/or corresponds in writing on district programs and projects. Attends public hearings or meetings; answers interrogatories and requests for information pertaining to litigations; gives depositions, provides expert testimony and/or acts as an agency representative in legal proceedings involving the agency.

　　5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

　　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

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　　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 a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　If you answered yes to the previous question, please enter your license number, expiration date and issue date below.

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　　State of Louisiana

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　　Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

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　　(866) 783-5462

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