DOTD Program Specialist 1-3 (Support Services)

Section 23

• Real Estate (Support Services) 23/50691276/PS1-3/5.

27.26-SC This position functions as an assistant to manage the consultant contract procurement and contract administration programs of the Right of Way Section. 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. Assists the operations of the Right of Way Section's consultant contract operations. Assists in handling the duties related to the proper operation, coordination and management involving all contracts for the Right of Way Section.

THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY OPEN TO CURRENT, PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF DOTD ONLY.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

Accepting Direction:

The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

Communicating Effectively :

The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

Demonstrating Accountability:

The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. 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 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 Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.

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:

Contract Selection/Execution

• Obtains approval to advertise, prepares advertisement, accepts RFQ's from applicants, distributes submittals to Project Evaluation Team and collects team's scores. Uses a ranking matrix to determine ranking order and shortlist and routes to the Secretary. Composes and executes contracts based upon Secretary's selection. Task Order Selection/Execution
• Processes requests for consultant work from the Chief Appraiser and Regional Managers.

Sends out task order queries, receives responses from consultants and ranks firms using secondary selection matrix. Composes and executes task order once consultant has been selected. Ensures all relevant project information (maps, title reports, parcel descriptions) is provided to the consultant. Tracks task order end-dates to ensure task order contracts don't lapse. Creates, maintains and audits Right of Way contract objects in the RE Module (LaGov). The objects help maintain fiscal responsibility in helping track all payments made using Right of Way funds in the .3 Phase. Payments entered in the RE Module include: court costs, consultant and ownership payments. Also enters litigation related payments for the Legal Section.

Legal payments can include:

accrued court costs, attorney and expert witness fees. Solely responsible for entering approximately 250 payments per quarter. Ensures compliance with all Federal and State regulations in regard to the contractual process. Maintains records and status of consultant contracts on DOTD projects where appraisal/acquisition is required. Provides requested assistance in a timely manner with continual follow up to ensure the needs of appraisal/acquisition are being met to move to timely completion.

Position-Specific Details:

Career Progression:

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).

Compensation:

DOTD Program Specialist 1

• Starting salary is $16.86/hourly DOTD Program Specialist 2
• Starting salary is $18.04/hourly DOTD Program Specialist 3
• Starting salary is $20.

65/hour ly

Appointment:

This position will be filled as a promotion and is only open to current DOTD permanent-status employees.

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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information :

For further information about this vacancy contact: Lana Nelson Administrative Assistant 5 DOTD HQ 1201 Capitol Access Road Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 242-4586 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 here .