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Section 37 - Compliance
37/88325/DPMgr/7.22.25-MV
At DOTD our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways multimodal transportation assets micro-mobility systems and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity innovation and a deep commitment to equity.
About this Job:
In managing and administering the three programs below the incumbent develops long and short range goals for all three program areas; develops performance indicators for each program area while continuously evaluating the effectiveness of each program and implementing the necessary changes ensuring all those affected are notified.
1. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification
2. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Contract Administration
3. Small Business Element (SBE) Program.
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties:
Responsible for the management and administration of all DBE Certification and DBE Contract Administration requirements relating to the DBE Program which covers over 400 certified DBE firms and 300 federal assisted highway construction contracts per year.
Trains and supervises four (4)) subordinate DOTD Program Specialists in the 3 separate programs in the state and federal requirements of the DBE Certification Program DBE Contract Administration and Small Business Element Programs. Reviews and approves reports and correspondence for all three programs.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development is the Lead Agency of the LA Unified Certification Program (LAUCP) as required by Federal Regulation 49 CFR 26.81. As Lead Agency of the LAUCP DOTD through this position has the responsibility to ensure the Certifying Agencies within the LAUCP are administering their DBE Certification Programs in accordance with the Federal Regulations 49 CFR 26.81 and the U.S. DOT approved LAUCP Agreement and Plan and Process. The incumbent of this position serves as DOTDs representative for the LAUCP and is a member of the LAUCP Executive Committee. The LAUCP is comprised of representatives from airport and transit authorities located within the boundaries of Louisiana. The Executive Committee develops and administers uniform procedures to be implemented by all U.S. Department of Transportation recipients within the state as stated in Federal Regulation 49 CFR 26.81(b). Serves as executive chairman on a rotation bases for the LAUCP Executive Committee and conducts and oversees the actions of the board. As such is depended upon regularly by other members throughout the state for guidance and support of the DBE Program regulations and requirements as supported by the Louisiana Unified Certification Program Agreement and Plan and Process which requires U.S. DOT approval.
Position-Specific Details:
***This position is a promotional opportunity open to current DOTD employees only and may be filled by a Detail to Special Duty.***
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Paula Merrick Roddy
DOTD Statewide Program Manager 2
Compliance Program Section
Office of the Secretary
Office:
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