What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS MANAGER position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
Supplemental Information
Section 45 - Traffic Engineering and Services
45/7861/TOM/03.19.25-CC
About This Position
This position functions as the Statewide Traffic Services Construction/Maintenance Manager for signs and pavement markings. This position is responsible for managing the statewide sign crews.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO PERMANENT DOTD EMPLOYEES ONLY!
WEEKLY STATEWIDE TRAVEL AND 24 HOUR ON CALL STATUS REQUIRED
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
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.
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact
Laura Gibson
Engineer 7
225-935-0115
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Five years of experience in the construction or maintenance of transportation infrastructure; OR
Five years of experience in the fabrication, installation, or maintenance of traffic control devices; OR
Five years of experience in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic equipment, precision machinery, or electronic and electrical systems.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To manage construction and/or maintenance activities related to related to transportation infrastructure.
Level Of Work
Manager.
Supervision Received
Broad review from a higher-level Engineer. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
Supervision Exercised
Direct over supervisory personnel, such as superintendents and foremen, performing construction and/or maintenance activities for transportation infrastructure. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Primarily located at the Department of Transportation and Development. Other locations may be approved by SCS.
Job Distinctions
Differs from other maintenance supervisory personnel by the presence of regional managerial responsibilities of construction and/or maintenance activities for transportation infrastructure.
Examples of Work
Job Duties And Responsibilities
30% Manages and directs activities associated with statewide installation and maintenance for interstate signs within each district. Manages four statewide crews for interstate sign maintenance. Provides technical assistance with signing and striping for the Districts. Responsible for Performance and Planning Reviews for sign crews. Directs field of inspections for signs and striping. Act as liaison with ITS, Districts and State Police for hurricane evacuations and recovery.
15% Serves as project inspector for signing and striping to assure all materials and application procedures are in compliance with DOTD policies and specifications. Also serves as field coordinator for contra flow which involves meeting with the districts, layout of all traffic control devices, material ordering, stocking material at storage sites for the districts and implementing traffic control devices.
15% Responds to after hour sign emergencies by assigning appropriate staff and ensuring required materials are available.
15% Assists the Sign and Pavement Markings Specification Technician to update or create procurement specifications for all components of traffic signs, including but not limited to installation hardware and supports.
10% Provides support for sign projects by working to ensure that utility documents have been executed and/or that utilities have been adjusted.
10% Provides training to district signing crews.
5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service Laws, Rules, Regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals and directives.
Section 45 - Traffic Engineering and Services
45/7861/TOM/03.19.25-CC
About This Position
This position functions as the Statewide Traffic Services Construction/Maintenance Manager for signs and pavement markings. This position is responsible for managing the statewide sign crews.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO PERMANENT DOTD EMPLOYEES ONLY!
WEEKLY STATEWIDE TRAVEL AND 24 HOUR ON CALL STATUS REQUIRED
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
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.
- Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- 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.
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact
Laura Gibson
Engineer 7
225-935-0115
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Five years of experience in the construction or maintenance of transportation infrastructure; OR
Five years of experience in the fabrication, installation, or maintenance of traffic control devices; OR
Five years of experience in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic equipment, precision machinery, or electronic and electrical systems.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To manage construction and/or maintenance activities related to related to transportation infrastructure.
Level Of Work
Manager.
Supervision Received
Broad review from a higher-level Engineer. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
Supervision Exercised
Direct over supervisory personnel, such as superintendents and foremen, performing construction and/or maintenance activities for transportation infrastructure. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Primarily located at the Department of Transportation and Development. Other locations may be approved by SCS.
Job Distinctions
Differs from other maintenance supervisory personnel by the presence of regional managerial responsibilities of construction and/or maintenance activities for transportation infrastructure.
Examples of Work
Job Duties And Responsibilities
30% Manages and directs activities associated with statewide installation and maintenance for interstate signs within each district. Manages four statewide crews for interstate sign maintenance. Provides technical assistance with signing and striping for the Districts. Responsible for Performance and Planning Reviews for sign crews. Directs field of inspections for signs and striping. Act as liaison with ITS, Districts and State Police for hurricane evacuations and recovery.
15% Serves as project inspector for signing and striping to assure all materials and application procedures are in compliance with DOTD policies and specifications. Also serves as field coordinator for contra flow which involves meeting with the districts, layout of all traffic control devices, material ordering, stocking material at storage sites for the districts and implementing traffic control devices.
15% Responds to after hour sign emergencies by assigning appropriate staff and ensuring required materials are available.
15% Assists the Sign and Pavement Markings Specification Technician to update or create procurement specifications for all components of traffic signs, including but not limited to installation hardware and supports.
10% Provides support for sign projects by working to ensure that utility documents have been executed and/or that utilities have been adjusted.
10% Provides training to district signing crews.
5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service Laws, Rules, Regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals and directives.
