DOTD Program Manager

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Louisiana; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is seeking a statewide asset data manager to oversee non-movable asset data within MMS. You will supervise district specialists and drive QA/QC, asset-type development, and system configuration across the organization.

The role requires experience with MMS, LaGov ERP Plant Maintenance, Agile Assets, and GIS, plus strong data governance and reporting abilities. Open to current permanent DOTD staff for promotion.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in transportation or related fields, or six years plus four years in related programs.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with four years of applicable experience.
• Advanced degree with three years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage statewide asset data maintenance and supervise 9 district asset specialists.
• Lead development and implementation of new asset types in MMS including data requirements and security.
• Coordinate with HQ, districts, Agile Assets, GIS and stakeholders to support operations and budgeting.
• Develop data-collection tools, procedures, and training for consistent statewide inventory and auditing.
• Support MQA program and provide emergency/disaster support as needed.

Skills

Leadership

QA/QC

Data management

Stakeholder coordination

Policy planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Maintenance Management System (MMS)

LaGov ERP - Plant Maintenance

Agile Assets

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 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

Job Duties and Other Information

• 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