DOTD Program Manager

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a skilled professional to oversee statewide non-movable asset data within MMS, leveraging AgileAssets and LaGov ERP knowledge to support data integrity and reporting.

The role involves supervising district asset specialists, coordinating with multiple units, and developing data tools and training; emergency/disaster support may be required.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in development, implementation, or administration of a transportation or safety program; or in engineering, architecture, geography, HR, finance, IT, risk management, policy planning, or admin services.
• Six years of full-time work in any field plus four years in transportation or safety program development, implementation, or administration.
• A bachelor's degree plus four years in transportation or safety program development, implementation, or administration.
• An advanced degree plus three years in transportation or safety program development, implementation, or administration.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward the six years requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage statewide asset data maintenance, supervise 9 district asset specialists, ensure data QA/QC.
• Lead development and implementation of new asset types in MMS, including data requirements, configuration, reporting, and security.
• Coordinate with HQ, districts, Agile Assets, GIS, and stakeholders to align data with operations, budgeting, LOS, and management needs.
• Develop and maintain data-collection tools, procedures, and training for consistent statewide asset inventory and auditing.
• Support development and maintenance of the MQA Program and perform emergency/disaster response duties.

Job description

Section 51 - Bridge Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance

51/50578804/PRGMGR/10.01.26-AA

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:

This position is responsible for the Statewide management of non-movable asset data within DOTD's Maintenance Management Systems (MMS). This requires a thorough working knowledge of the AgileAssets system, the Plant Maintenance module of LaGov ERP, and a technical knowledge of DOTD non-moveable assets. The incumbent applies knowledge of DOTD operations in the management and upkeep of asset data within the MMS program, including specific analysis to prepare correspondence, documentation, program presentations, and program management reports.

Experience

• Seven 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 four 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 four 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 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.
• 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.

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

Job Duties:

• Manage and oversee statewide asset data maintenance, including supervising 9 district asset specialists and ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent data through QA/QC Processes.
• Lead the development and implementation of new asset types within LADOTD’s Maintenance Management System (MMS), including data requirements, system configuration, reporting, and security needs.
• Coordinate with HQ, districts, Agile Assets, GIS, and other stakeholders to ensure asset information supports operational, budgeting, Level of Service, and management requirements.
• Develop and maintain data-collection tools, applications, procedures, and training to ensure consistent statewide asset inventory and data auditing.
• Support the development and maintenance of the MQA Program and perform additional duties, including emergency/disaster support as needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position is open to only current permanent classified DOTD employees; and may be filled by detail to special duty.

Compensation

Compensation: This position is a AS-620 with the starting pay at $28.98 per hour.

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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

David Coarsey

DOTD Program Director

225-379-1997

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

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