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Job Description
HOUMA SUBDISTRICT 02-UNIT 950&920 JOB NUMBER
02/HWYF2/145776/5.20.26-LA 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. The overall function of this position is to supervise staff of employees responsible for the safe operation of movable bridges in the parishes of Terrebonne and Lafourche. There are 2 positions for this announcement. If you're driven, collaborative and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you! Four years of experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of roads, bridges, levees, drainage facilities, wharfs, buildings, or grounds; OR Four years of experience in the operation or maintenance of electronically controlled locks or industrial or heavy mobile equipment.
NOTE:
Experience in any combination of the qualifying fields will be accepted. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
JOB DUTIES
Supervises the initial training of new bridge operators. This involves all of the various moveable bridge types. Proper training is extremely important since improper operation of a moveable bridge can easily result in injury to the public, protracted downtime, tremendous costs not only in terms of repairs and loss of the facility to vehicular and marine traffic but also in terms of litigation and judgements against the State. Supervises the scheduling of operators and otherwise determines work assignments. It is the supervisor responsibility of the Foreman to replace any operator failing to report for duty by scheduling another operator in order to provide unbroken service to the public. Also supervises scheduling of operators for "ON CALL" bridges and for after-hours openings of those bridges without 24-hour coverage. Supervises ongoing training of all bridge operators. Supervises the on-going monitoring of the current condition of all moveable bridges in his or her charge and alerts the mechanical or electrical crew at the onset of minor problems before they become debilitating major ones and exercises judgement and takes whatever actions are necessary in order to keep the moveable bridges satisfactorily safe and operation. Communicates within the Department, with the Sub-District Assistant District Administrator of Operations, Bridge Engineer 6 and other responsible authorities regarding the condition and operation of all bridges. Communicates with agencies or organizations outside of Department including Law Enforcement agencies, Fire Department, Coast Guard, Corps of Engineers, the media, etc. regarding bridge conditions. Reviews and approves bridge operators' work, approves leave, evaluates performance of assigned employees. Recommends reallocations and permanent status, answers grievances filed by bridge operators, arbitrates/handles conflicts or disputes between operators, etc. Covers bridge operations during shortages of personnel, etc.
POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS
Appointment Type :
Probational or Promotional Career Progression :
N/A Work Schedule :
Work Hours may vary
Compensation :
$25.79 hourly A valid Louisiana Class "D" Chauffeur's License is required.
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. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Vocational Rehabilitation - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net)
DOTD EMPLOYEES
Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information about this vacancy contact: Jacob Oncale
LA DOTD ADA
of Operations
JACOB.ONCALE
@LA.GOV 985-858-2400 "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."
