DOTD Program Manager

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a program manager to oversee statewide non-movable asset data within the Maintenance Management System (MMS). You will coordinate with Agile Assets, GIS, and districts to ensure data supports operations, budgeting, and service levels.

The role requires deep DOTD asset knowledge, system configuration expertise, and the ability to prepare program documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in development, implementation, or administration of a transportation or safety program; OR six years plus four years of relevant experience; OR a bachelor’s degree with four years of relevant experience; OR an advanced degree with three years of relevant experience.
• Experience substitution: 30 semester hours equals one year, up to 120 semester hours can substitute for four years.

Responsibilities

• Manage statewide asset data maintenance and oversee 9 district asset specialists with QA/QC processes to ensure accuracy.
• 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 support operations, budgeting, and service levels.
• Develop data-collection tools, procedures, and training to ensure consistent statewide asset inventory and auditing.
• Support MQA Program development and provide emergency/disaster support.

Skills

Experience in transportation programs

Administrative services

Policy planning

Information technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Agile Assets

LaGov ERP

Maintenance Management System (MMS)

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Job description

About This Job

Section 42 - Bridge Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance

42/50578804/PRGMGR/10.06.26-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). Applicants with a thorough working knowledge of the Agile Assets system, the Plant Maintenance module of LaGov ERP, and a technical knowledge of DOTD non-moveable assets are encouraged to apply. 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Specification

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

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

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

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• 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 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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