Dotd Program Specialist 1, 2, or 3 (ouachita)

DOTD PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1, 2, OR 3 (OUACHITA)Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4392571) ApplyDOTD PROGRAM SPECIALIST 1, 2, OR 3 (OUACHITA)Salary $2,784.00 - $5,460.00 MonthlyLocation Monroe, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob Number50/50512586/DPS123/02.15.24-DTDepartmentDOTD-Engineering & OperationsDivisionSection 50Opening Date02/15/2024Closing Date2/25/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Supplemental Information50/50512586/DPS123/02.15.24-DTRISK MANAGEMENT/AUDITPlease visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/InsideLaDOTD/Divisions/MgmtFinance/HR/Pages/CareerCenter.aspxResumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed applications. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Selected Core Competencies:

Thinking Critically:The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

Training Others:The ability to facilitate the acquisition of work-related knowledge and skills in an effort to improve employee performance.

Using Data:The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a DOTD Program Specialist 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

DOTD Program Specialist 1 – has a minimum hire rate of $16.06 hourlyDOTD Program Specialist 2 – has a minimum hire rate of $17.18 hourlyDOTD Program Specialist 3 – has a minimum hire rate of $19.67 hourlyTo 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.“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.” For further information about this vacancy contact:Name: HALEY ANTEEJob Title: DOTD PROGRAM DIRECTORPhone Number: 225-242-4676QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A baccalaureate degree.SUBSTITUTIONS:Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.NOTE:Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:To perform a variety of professional-level duties for a program specific to DOTD.LEVEL OF WORK:Entry.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Close from higher-level personnel.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:None.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 Specialist 2 by the presence of less complex duties within assigned program.Examples of WorkEXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.Any level of this series may involve multiple, professional-level DOTD programmatic/administrative functions such as loss prevention/risk management, compliance/civil rights programs, change management, quality control and improvement, strategic planning/reporting, flood insurance coordination, transportation planning, business administration, and/or fiscal management.Serves as a staff specialist in programmatic specialty area such as compliance programs, loss prevention/risk management, flood insurance coordination/floodplain management, intermodal transportation, etc. Provides entry-level professional support for DOTD-specific programs in these areas such as reviewing, inspecting, and auditing program activity for statewide programs.Provides information for reports for both direct supervisor and other high-level officials in the assigned DOTD program. May be required to present findings of audits, inspections, and/or research at committee and/or staff meetings.Prepares detailed reports and analyses as required by various state and federal entities for certain DOTD programs.Assists in planning, organizing, and conducting workshops and seminars to inform agency personnel on a statewide basis of all contract laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and any other information pertaining to DOTD-specific programs.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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Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

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No

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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

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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?

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What are your career interests?

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TCr: Rate your ability to think critically based on our definition: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable thinking critically

2= I have limited experience or require assistance to think critically

3= I can think critically

4= I can think critically and help others improve their ability to think critically

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TCr: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

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TO: Rate your ability to train others based on our definition: The ability to facilitate the acquisition of work-related knowledge and skills in an effort to improve employee performance.

1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable training others

2= I have limited experience or require assistance to train others

3= I can train others

4= I can train others and help others improve their ability to train others

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TO: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

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UD: Rate your ability to use data based on our definition: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable using data

2= I have limited experience or require assistance to use data

3= I can use data

4= I can use data and help others improve their ability to use data

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UD: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

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