DOTD Program Specialist 5 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4814325) Apply  DOTD Program Specialist 5 Salary $4,470.00 - $8,767.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Promotion Job Number 88/DPS5/50680280/01.31.25-MV Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division Section 88 Opening Date 01/31/2025 Closing Date 2/7/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information https://www.youtube.com/embed/yup5M8UYEcU?&feature=youtu.be&wmode=opaque&rel=0 88/DPS5/50680280/01.31.25-MV Section 88 – Aviation ***Only current permanent classified employees of DOTD will be considered for this promotional vacancy.*** About this position: This position is responsible for managing programs which includes engineering, maintenance, construction, and safety aspects of public use airports. This position is also responsible for coordinating with airport officials and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in order to ensure compliance with state guidelines. This position is responsible for assisting with the necessary administrative components of aviation sub-programs pertaining to operational efficiency; commercial service airport federal aviation regulation Part 139 certification and enhancement program; disadvantaged business enterprise management and outreach program; FAA airport improvement program grant information program and infrastructure investment and jobs act grant information program. This position manages multiple special projects and programs as assigned. This position may be assigned to statewide locations as required. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside\_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt\_Finance/HR/Pages/Career\_Center.aspx 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. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* If using education from a foreign university to qualify for this position, applicants must attach a statement of educational equivalency from one of the evaluation services accepted by the Department of Civil Service. A list of the accepted evaluation services can be found on the NACES website. For further information about this vacancy contact: Bradley R. Brandt, MSA Aviation | Director Office of Multimodal Commerce Office - (225) 379-3040 brad.brandt@la.gov 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 here: www.laworks.net/workforcedev/Irs/Irs_tech_asst_guidance.asp. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM 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 fieldplusthree 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 degreeplusthree 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 degreeplustwo 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. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To serve as a program/project manager over a program specific to DOTD. LEVEL OF WORK: Program Manager. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Broad from higher-level personnel. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May provide functional supervision over one or multiple DOTD Program Specialists, in conjunction with the management of assigned program/project. 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 Program Specialist 4 by the presence of program/project management responsibility for a specific DOTD program. Differs from DOTD Program Supervisor by the absence of supervisory responsibilities. Examples of Work DOTD PROGRAM SPECIALIST 5 Position #506820280 This position is responsible for managing programs which includes engineering, maintenance, construction, and safety aspects of public use airports. This position is also responsible for coordinating with airport officials and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in order to ensure compliance with state guidelines. This position is responsible for assisting with the necessary administrative components of aviation sub-programs pertaining to operational efficiency; commercial service airport federal aviation regulation Part 139 certification and enhancement program; disadvantaged business enterprise management and outreach program; FAA airport improvement program grant information program and infrastructure investment and jobs act grant information program. This position manages multiple special projects and programs as assigned. This position may be assigned to statewide locations as required. 75% Directs, coordinates, and administers all activities including regulatory supervision over the assigned region of the state through the Airport Construction and Development Priority Program and oversight utilizing L.R.S. Title 2 and L.A.C. Title 70. Manages the planning and initiation of project procurement, grant applications, and grant execution. Provides direct oversight of project budgets for the operational efficiency of the commercial service airport federal aviation regulation Part 139 certification and enhancement program. Manages and implements the state aviation transportation development programs for the FAA airport improvement program grant information program and infrastructure investment and jobs act grant information program to achieve multimodal commerce transportation goals and objectives. Manages all project and programmatic required documents in accordance with aviation and state policies. Ensures the continuity of project management for each assigned improvement. Prepares complex technical reports and correspondence relating to the assigned region of airports financial status, budgetary recommendations, legislative impact, and other strategic operational issues. Manages, maintains, and coordinates the Louisiana Statewide Aviation System Plan and implements plan recommendations. Assists in the development, management, and direction of state aviation transportation policies, goals, and objectives. Confers with state legislators, commission members, parish officials, and private organizations to provide professional guidance and representation in all matters concerning aviation within assigned portion of the state. Reviews airport layout plans, airport master plans, and airport construction safety phasing plans. 20% Conducts periodic training seminars and workshops on airport facilities, operations, and capital improvement planning to ensure adequate public outreach. Exercises regulatory authority within assigned region over state and local government officials, airport sponsors, airport authorities, consultants, and various staff members to provide professional direction, guidance, and representation in the identification, planning, and implementation of airport development projects, enforcement of aeronautical laws, and the implementation of the aviation program. Acts as consulting authority with commission members, governmental officials, or other representatives to discuss, formulate, and plan matters such as the design and development of airport facilities; the formulation operating rules, regulations, and procedures; and facility utilization requirements for aviation activities within assigned region. Coordinates concerted legislative efforts toward goals beneficial to fostering aviation and aerospace in Louisiana. Manages public meetings, public hearings, and media interviews on issues before the public regarding aviation transportation policies, programs, and practices. 5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Are you a current permanent classified LA-DOTD employee? + Yes + No 02 Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee? + Yes + No 03 Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana? + Yes + No 04 If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA". 05 To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members? Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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