DISTRICT SIGN SPECIALIST 1 OR 2Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4677729) ApplyDISTRICT SIGN SPECIALIST 1 OR 2Salary $2,978.00 - $5,360.00 MonthlyLocation Hammond, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob Number62/DSS12/12496/10.01.24NMDepartmentDOTD-Engineering & OperationsDivisionDistrict 62- HammondOpening Date10/01/2024Closing Date10/8/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationDISTRICT 62- UNIT 750 JOB NUMBER: 62/DSS12/12496/10.01.24NMDISTRICT SIGN SPECIALIST 1 OR 2ABOUT THIS POSITIONThe District Sign Specialist position is located in DOTD District 62 and perform and oversee basic sign installation, replacement, and maintenance of signs on all State and Federal highways in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). These specialists are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and must perform their duties in all types of weather. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as required and attend continuing education classes as deemed necessary. The incumbent is required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, as well the following.
A minimum lifting capability of 50+ pounds will be required for this position
Subject to random drug testing
District Sign Specialist 1 - $17.18/ HRNo experience or training is required.Candidates not possessing a Chauffer’s License (Class D) at the time of hire can be employed and will be notified in writing that documented proof of possession of the necessary permanent Chauffeurs license must be provided as a condition of employment during the probationary period (LA DOTD Probationary Period 12- 24 months) District Sign Specialist 2 -$19.67/ HRTwo years of experience in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices. (Must possess a valid Class D Chauffeur's License at time of appointment.) The LA DOTD is a diverse organization with approximately 4,000 employees state-wide. Our agency employs individuals in professional, technical, and administrative support positions to provide a strong and reliable transportation system. We seek talented and innovative people who demonstrate excellence while delivering transportation systems that enhance quality of life and facilitate economic growth. Interested candidates may Click here to apply (http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/InsideLaDOTD/Divisions/MgmtFinance/HR/Pages/AllJobOpenings.aspx) This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a DISTRICT SIGN SPECIALIST 1 OR 2 . The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here. 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. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact: Lloyd MayfieldHighway Foreman 2(985) 375-0140“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.” Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:No experience or training is required.NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:Must possess a valid Class D Chauffeur's License at time of appointment.Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK: Learns to install, maintain and replace highway regulatory, guide and information signs in a Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) District. LEVEL OF WORK: Entry. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Typically, direct from a Highway Foreman 2. May receive supervision from higher level personnel. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Transportation and Development. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from District Sign Specialist 2 by the absence of experienced level District Sign Specialist responsibilities. Differs from other maintenance jobs by the presence of duties specializing in sign installation and maintenance. Examples of WorkEXAMPLES OF WORK: EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Learns to perform sign installation, replacement and maintenance on state highways in accordance with federal guidelines. This includes highway signing, construction signing, road closure signing, barricading, and other permanent and temporary signing. Learns to operate and maintain all equipment to perform duties, including sign truck and small tools. Learns to maintain daily work reports, materials used reports, truck inventory, and sign shop inventory. Assists in determining exact placement requirements for speed zones, weight limits and other regulatory signing. Learns to determine exact placement requirements for speed zones, weight limits, and other regulatory signing by interpreting legal orders establishing these regulations. Cleans signs and performs discriminative tree and limb cutting to clear obscured signs. 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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