(Engineer 9) District Engineer Administrator

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a District Administrator for District 5, reporting to the Deputy Chief Engineer. The role leads district staff, implements policy, plans resources, and coordinates transportation needs within the district to improve productivity and outcomes.

Requirements include a current Louisiana Professional Engineer license and at least four years of licensed engineering experience or eight years of professional engineering experience,

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana Professional Engineer license.
• Two years of supervisory-level experience or above required.
• Must include one of the following: Four years of licensed engineering experience; or Eight years of professional engineering experience.
• A master's degree in engineering substitutes for one year of professional engineering experience.
• A doctorate degree in engineering substitutes for two years of professional engineering experience.
• Advanced degrees substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.
• There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.
• Applicants licensed in other states may apply but must obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• District Oversight: Provides leadership to the district staff.
• Policy and Operations Management: Implement policies and direction from the Assistant Secretary of Operations.
• Resource and Transportation Planning: Advises on transportation needs within the district to improve resource allocation and department productivity.
• Strategic Coordination: Ensures cohesion among district units and agencies to support the Agency’s Strategic Plan and Goals.
• Program Administration: Develops, interprets, and implements policies covering construction, maintenance, design, public works, operations, permitting, and traffic.
• Government Relations: Negotiates with federal, state, and local officials and private entities on various issues.
• Performance and Project Monitoring: Monitors and reports on progress, costs, and status of district work.

Job description

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

The District Administrator serves as the leadership authority for the District, as well as administering and managing all resources and business responsibilities.

This position is in District 5 and reports to the Deputy Chief Engineer.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following, which must include two years of experience at the supervisory level or above: Four years of licensed engineering experience; or Eight years of professional engineering experience. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS: A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience. A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience. Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience. There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience. NOTES: 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. 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. Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.

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

Job Duties

The District Administrator’s primary duties:

• District Oversight:Provides leadership to the district staff.
• Policy and Operations Management:Implement policies and direction from the Assistant Secretary of Operations.
• Resource and Transportation Planning:Advises the Assistant Secretary of Operations on transportation needs within the district to improve resource allocation and department productivity.
• Strategic Coordination:Ensures cohesion and teamwork among district operating units, governmental agencies, and private interests to support effective implementation of the Agency’s Strategic Plan and Goals.
• Program Administration:Develops, interprets, and implements policies covering construction, maintenance, design, public works, operations, permitting, and traffic.
• Government Relations:Confers, advises, and negotiates with federal, state, and local officials, private entities, members of the public, and other elected or appointed officials on a variety of issues, including some sensitive and controversial.
• Performance and Project Monitoring:Monitors, tracks, evaluates, and reports on the progress, performance, costs, accomplishments, and status of districts work requests, complaints, projects, agreements, permits, and reports.

This role requires decisive leadership, strategic budget management, and strong communication skills.

Position-Specific Details

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $4,079.20/biweekly.

Additional compensation may be considered with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Licensing Requirements: Must have a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License.

Appointment Type: 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.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Chad Roubique DOTD Deputy Chief Engineer [phone] [e-mail]

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