About this Job Section 45 - Traffic Engineering and Services 45/91559/ESL/09.28.26-AS At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Position:

The Electrician Specialist Leader plays an important role in keeping Louisiana's traffic signal systems operating safely and reliably. This position provides hands-on leadership to electricians, electrician specialists, and apprentices while coordinating daily work, inspecting completed work, and ensuring projects meet DOTD standards. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team leader who is comfortable working independently, enjoys solving problems in the field, and takes pride in helping their crew complete quality work safely and efficiently. This position also responds to traffic signal emergencies and helps ensure the crew's equipment, tools, and work practices are maintained to DOTD standards. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. 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 Minimum Qualifications One year of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been on-the-job experience: Three years of experience or training in the electrical trade. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

Leads and coordinates crew activities by assigning and inspecting work, developing daily and weekly work plans, training lower-level employees, and directing the crew in the absence of the foreman. Installs, maintains, and modifies traffic signal systems by reading and interpreting plans, prints, and diagrams; installing electrical service equipment and signal components; verifying work meets current LADOTD standards and specifications; and maintaining proper traffic control in work zones. Manages work documentation, safety, and equipment by using work order processing software to document labor, materials, and equipment; ensuring appropriate PPE is used; securing tools and equipment; and coordinating required equipment maintenance. Responds to traffic signal emergencies by serving as a first responder to traffic signal knockdowns, conducting initial inspections, coordinating emergency response activities, and assisting with other emergency or disaster support activities as needed.

Position Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, or Detail to

Special Duty Compensation:

Starting pay from $ 24.10 up to $43.37 plus an additional $2.00 for every hour worked.

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 contact: Nicholas Wilkinson Transportation Operations Manager 225-241-3968 nicholas.wilkinson@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: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.