DOTD Program Specialist 5 (Labor Compliance)

Salary : $4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly Location : Baton Rouge, LA Job Type: Promotion Job Number: 37/10958/DPS/3.16.26-LR Department: DOTD-Administration Division: Section 37 Opening Date: 03/09/2026 Closing Date: 3/16/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job DOTD Program Specialist 5 Opportunity The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a qualified DOTD Program Specialist 5 to serve as the manager of a program area responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state transportation requirements. This position plays a key role in overseeing program implementation, evaluating program effectiveness, and coordinating activities that support DOTD's mission to provide a safe and reliable transportation system for the citizens of Louisiana. The selected candidate will work closely with internal staff, leadership, and external stakeholders to ensure program requirements are met and program objectives are successfully achieved. DOTD is seeking candidates who can successfully manage program responsibilities while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and accountability. AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results. Managing Programs:The ability to plan, execute, monitor, and evaluate programs to achieve strategic objectives and long-term outcomes. 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 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 bachelor's 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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties: • Manage and coordinate a DOTD program area and evaluate program effectiveness • Monitor program activities to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements • Recommend and implement program improvements • Coordinate with internal staff, contractors, and external stakeholders • Review program documentation and ensure regulatory compliance • Develop reports and provide updates to leadership regarding program performance Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: This position is open to permanent DOTD employees only and will be filled as a promotional opportunity. How To Apply: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. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumes will not be 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:Paula Merrick Roddy Statewide Program Manager 2 Department of Transportation and Development Phone: 225-379-1363 Fax: (225) 379-1865 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: Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at 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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others 01 Are you a permanent 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 "N/A". 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? 06 DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance? I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback. I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations. I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally. I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability. 07 DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. 08 DR: Driving Results - How well do you set goals, stay focused, and follow through-especially when faced with challenges or competing demands? I struggle to set direction, miss deadlines, avoid challenges, or resist feedback. I set basic goals, make some progress, and accept feedback when supported. I set clear goals, stay focused, take ownership of results, and use feedback to improve. I set bold goals, lead progress, push through setbacks, and help others learn from challenges. 09 DR: Driving Results - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. 10 MPg: Managing Programs - How well do you plan, run, and improve programs to achieve long-term goals? I struggle to connect program work to goals, manage resources, involve stakeholders, or track outcomes. I manage parts of programs with support, but I don't always communicate clearly or use data consistently. I develop clear program plans, shift resources as needed, coordinate with stakeholders, manage risks, and use data to improve results. I lead long-term planning, build cross-team trust, use data and evaluation to innovate, and communicate strategically to keep programs aligned with big-picture goals. 11 MPg: Managing Programs - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. 12 Describe your experience and/of knowledge of Compliance Section Programs. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-11