DOTD Program Specialist 5

66//DPS5/6.9.26-BH

Section 66 Freight and Passenger Rail Development

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 position:

This position manages freight mobility functions within the Office of Multi modal Commerce (OMC).

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: Qualifications

Six 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 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

A bachelors 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; OR

An advanced 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.

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.

Job Duties:

• Manages integrating and optimizing freight movement across various transportation modes.
• Serve as the point of contact relaying DOT information pertaining to new regulations project updates and safety initiatives to the industry. Proposes trucking and freight movement policy position recommendations to the Rail Program Director.
• Responsible for developing coordinating and implementing strategies to enhance the efficiency safety and resilience of freight transportation networks across airport ports waterways rail and highway systems.
• Utilize transportation management systems and data analysis to optimize routes and load planning. Implements directs and evaluates state commercial trucking transportation development programs to achieve multi modal transportation goals and objectives.
• Surveys the multimodal sites at airports ports and rail to determine the number of sites that need improved trucking access and reports the on-going or proposed construction projects that will provide better access and connectivity.
• Assist with commercial vehicle programs ensuring compliance with state standards for safety licensing and permits.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment type:This position will be filled as a promotion (open to only DOTD permanent status employees).

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis 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 notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
LaToya Joseph
DOTD Program Specialist 4
Phone:
Latoya

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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