TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS MANAGERPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4677443) ApplyTRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS MANAGERSalary $5,477.00 - $9,856.00 MonthlyLocation Lafayette, LAJob TypePromotionJob Number03-50681764-TOM-10012024-LBDepartmentDOTD-Engineering & OperationsDivisionDistrict 3- LafayetteOpening Date10/01/2024Closing Date10/8/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationDISTRICT 03 - UNIT 500 (DISTRICTWIDE BRIDGES - LAFAYETTE)JOB NUMBER: 03-50681764-TOM-10012024-LBPlease visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/InsideLaDOTD/Divisions/MgmtFinance/HR/Pages/CareerCenter.aspxDOTD Permanent Employees Only About this position:The overall function of this position is to supervise district maintenance projects assigned to the Districtwide Bridge Maintenance (Unit 720) as well as the Districtwide Movable Bridge (Units 910, 960, & 970) operators. This position shall serve as an assistant to the District Bridge Engineer (Engineer 7) by directing and coordinating bridge maintenance activities throughout all 8 parishes of District 03.Although not required, experience in bridge inspection and bridge maintenance would be beneficial.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.Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position. 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 atLA Works Vocational Rehab Program resource page (https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrsrehabilitation.asp) . For further information about this vacancy contact:Dawn Soileau, Lynn Reed or Lela BabineauxDOTD – District 03Human Resources(337) 262-6100Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Five years of experience in the construction or maintenance of transportation infrastructure; the fabrication, installation, or maintenance of traffic control devices; the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic equipment, precision machinery, or electronic and electrical systems; or any combination of the above. Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:To manage construction and/or maintenance activities related to related to transportation infrastructure.LEVEL OF WORK:Manager.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Broad review from a higher-level Engineer. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Direct over supervisory personnel, such as superintendents and foremen, performing construction and/or maintenance activities for transportation infrastructure. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.LOCATION OF WORK:Primarily located at the Department of Transportation and Development. Other locations may be approved by SCS.JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from other maintenance supervisory personnel by the presence of regional managerial responsibilities of construction and/or maintenance activities for transportation infrastructure.Examples of Work50% Provide technical assistance and guidance to lower level subordinates performing maintenance to transportation infrastructure or facilities throughout the 8 parishes in District 03. Direct subordinates in prioritizing repair locations and ensure repairs are completed using proper repair methods. Ensure repairs are completed within budgetary constraints, while keeping safe roadway conditions for the motoring public a top priority. Provide guidance on the proper use of materials, proper repair procedures, calculations of quantities and proper record keeping. Inspect completed repairs to ensure repairs are made in accordance with quality standards, standard work procedures and methods.20% Monitor work reporting of subordinates to ensure documentation of equipment, labor, and materials used on work performed by maintenance forces. Review Agile work orders to ensure accuracy and approve work orders. 10% Discuss planned maintenance program with the Bridge Engineer. Discuss equipment needs with the District Shop Supervisor. Monitor inventory of materials in stock. Requisition and schedule deliveries of maintenance materials. Coordinate department-owned equipment transport and rental of outside equipment. 10% Assist in conduction interviews and recommending individuals for new hires and promotions, as well as merit increases and disciplinary actions. Evaluate performances (conducts PES planning and evaluation sessions), approve/disapprove leave and work schedules. Prepare necessary paperwork as required. Resolve personnel problems that may arise in the workforce. 5% Investigate complaints received from elected officials, road users and the general public related to the state maintained highway system. Determine DOTD responsibility in accordance with State law and SOTD policies and respond accordingly.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 leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays 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 GovernorState 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/YourRetirementSystem.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
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