DOTD Program Specialist 4

Grambling State University; Louisiana; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Section 42/ Maintenance Systems Management promotional opportunity to lead MMS operations and asset management across districts. You will supervise 3–4 Program Specialists, prioritize workloads, train staff, and serve as SME for MMS and MQNMRP programs.

Ideal candidates bring strong governance, data analysis, and problem-solving skills, with experience in maintenance systems and asset databases.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in development, implementation, or administration of transportation or safety programs.
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus two years in related programs; OR
• Bachelor's degree with two years in related program; OR
• Advanced degree with one year in related program.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership and technical oversight for 3–4 Program Specialists as SME for MMS operations and implementations.
• Act as district’s technical expert for MMS and MQNMRP programs; interpret policies, analyze data, resolve issues, ensure compliance.
• Lead district asset management activities and maintain data integrity and statewide consistency.

Skills

Accountability

Driving results

Judgment

Direction

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree

Tools

Maintenance Management System (MMS)

MQNMRP programs

LAGov ERP (Plant Maintenance)

DOTD asset databases

Job description

Section 42/ Maintenance Systems Management

42/50697160/PS4/11.09.26-AA

This is a departmental promotional opportunity open to DOTD employees only.

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 provides functional supervision and technical leadership to 3-4 Program Specialists, organizing workloads and setting project priorities. The incumbent assists management with administrative matters, special assignments, and escalated issues from internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities involve the Office of Operations' Maintenance Management System (MMS), the MQAIMRP program, non-movable asset tracking, reporting, and related inquiries. Applicants with thorough knowledge of AgileAssets, ATOM AI, the Plant Maintenance module of LAGov ERP, and DOTD non-movable asset databases are encouraged to apply.

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.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Managing Projects: The ability to plan, implement, and close out project initiatives by coordinating people, resources, and timelines to achieve defined outcomes

Job Duties:

• Provides functional leadership and technical oversight for 3–4 Program Specialists by coordinating workloads, setting priorities, reviewing work for accuracy and compliance, delivering training, and serving as the subject matter expert (SME) for Maintenance Management System (MMS) operations and system implementations.
• Serves as the district's technical expert for MMS and MQNMRP programs, interpreting policies and regulations, analyzing operational data, resolving complex issues, overseeing compliance, testing, reporting, and advising district leadership on program requirements and process improvements.
• Leads district asset management activities by serving as the SME for assigned roadway assets, ensuring data integrity and statewide consistency, coordinating with central office staff, and maintaining compliance with DOTD asset management standards.

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional, open only to current permanent classified DOTD employees.

Compensation: Below is the starting biweekly rate.

• Program Specialist 4 - 2,024.80 /bi-weekly

Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities” page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification and job concepts for each level.

Work Location: Work location will be determined by the selected candidate.

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.

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

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Ryan Reviere

Roadway Maintenance Management Engineer

225-379-1071

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