DOTD Program Specialist 1

Salary : $2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 50/88597/DTDPS1-3/03.24.25-DT
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 50
Opening Date: 03/24/2025
Closing Date: 4/3/:59 PM Central

Supplemental Information
50/88597/DTDPS1-3/03.24.25-DT
RISK MANANGEMENT
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

The ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
•   Displaying Expertise : The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.
•   Thinking Critically : The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
•   Using Data : The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action. Function of Work:

To assess complex risks; provide technical assistance; evaluate current loss prevention policies, processes and training requirements; and authorize corrective action in compliance with the state's safety and loss prevention program and prevailing federal regulations and standards. This position is assigned the duties of the Loss Prevention operations, for sections located at the DOTD Headquarters location, LTRC location and the Lab.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a DOTD Program Specialist 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

DOTD Program Specialist 1 - has a minimum hire rate of $16.86 hourly

DOTD Program Specialist 2 - has a minimum hire rate of $18.04 hourly

DOTD Program Specialist 3 - has a minimum hire rate of $20.65 hourly

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed applications. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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.
"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."
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For further information about this vacancy contact:

Name: CHRISTOPHER MCMORRIS

Job Title: STATE PROGRAM MANAGER 2

Phone Number:

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

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 Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To perform a variety of professional-level duties for a program specific to DOTD.

LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Close from higher-level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.
LOCATION OF WORK:

Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD); may be used statewide as deemed appropriate by the Department of Civil Service.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from DOTD Specialist 2 by the presence of less complex duties within assigned program.

Examples of Work
Administrative

60%

Performs/reviews Office of Risk Management pre-audits for compliance and coordinates the Office of Risk Management Audit. Serves as a consultant to the Loss Prevention Safety Committee and makes recommendations based on safety rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws and circumstances of the accidents being reviewed. Serves as a liaison for matters involving other agencies (federal, state, local) concerning loss prevention and safety. Complies and maintains DOTD motor accident files, personal injury files and various other files deemed necessary by the Loss Prevention Director in order to enhance the DOTD Loss Prevention Program. Conducts specific safety research, determines, recommends and authorizes specific methods. policies, procedures and priorities to assist DOTD in developing and maintaining comprehensive and effective Loss Prevention and Safety and Health Programs. Assists in developing and maintaining, monitoring and analyzing DOTD accident data, inspection reports and compliance data files to pin point unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and non-compliance of LRS Title 39, Section 1546-44. Provides highly technical assistance and advice on various Risk Analysis and Loss Prevention issues to DOTD management to ensure conformance to state requirements, policies and regulations. Works with DOTO management to establish and maintain programs to promote increased safety awareness by employees. Assesses agency's safety problems and needs: determines, recommends specific methods, policies, procedures and priorities to assist DOTD in developing and maintaining comprehensive and effective Loss Prevention Safety Programs.

30%

Fieldwork

Performs on-site inspections of DOTD equipment, facilities and job sites for compliance with safety codes, standards, procedures and/or practices. Functionally supervises and instructs DOTD employees on safe working habits or conditions and issues citations for unsafe acts/unsafe conditions, recommends remedial action and monitors compliance and loss control. Investigates motor vehicle/equipment accidents and work-related injuries to determine cause and circumstances; recommends remedial and monitors safety and loss prevention program compliance. Notifies Loss Prevention DOTD Program Director of procedural problems and recommends safety and risk analysis training necessary to enhance loss prevention performance.
Training/Certification

5%

Is a certified Instructor/Trainer for the DOTD Loss Prevention employees. Works with and prepares section employees to become certified instructors in all ASHI classes. Serves as an instructor for Driver Improvement, Cardio pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Blood borne Pathogens and other prescribed safety training and loss prevention programs as necessary. Acts as a functional supervisor when training DOTD employees. Makes recommendations to DOTD Loss Prevention Supervisor regarding safety meetings, education and/or loss prevention training to enhance performance of employees.

5%
May be required to perform other duties a necessary including, but not limited to, Emergency Disaster support duties.
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:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
•  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 . LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
•  Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ,
•  Louisiana School Employees Retirement System , among others 01

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