Job Description
88/50663475/PS4/6.9.26-BH Section 88 - Aviation (Program Manager) At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
About this position:
This position is responsible for managing a program which includes engineering, maintenance, construction, and safety aspects primarily of public use airports. This position is also responsible for coordinating with airport officials and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in order to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines. 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 Five 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 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; OR A bachelor's 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; OR An advanced degree plus one year 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here . Job Duties:
Assists in the development, management, and direction of state aviation transportation policies, goals, and objectives. Manages, directs, implements, and evaluates state aviation transportation development programs on the regional level to achieve multimodal transportation goals and objectives. Coordinates, administers, implements, develops and maintains aviation programs such as airports capital improvement program, general aviation airport maintenance program, and the Airport Construction and Development Priority Program for assigned region of the state. Conduct field surveys to evaluate operations and recommend changes; reviews and analyzes reports such as prior expenditures, facility operations and maintenance records, and volume of traffic in order to prepare proposed facility development plans, operations policies, and develop program budget estimates for upcoming fiscal year. Coordinates and requests inspections of airports and facilities such as runways, buildings, lighting, and navigation aids; reviews inspection reports to determine improvements required. Implements, plans, directs, and evaluates state of air transportation within assigned area. Position-Specific Details:
Appointment type: This position may be filled as a promotion (open to all current permanent status classified DOTD employees only). 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: LaToya Joseph DOTD Program Specialist 4 Phone:
225-379-3039 Latoya .Joseph@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_main.asp .
