Salary : $5,751.00 - $11,284.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number:
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 42
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

About This Position:

This position serves as the statewide authority responsible for the strategic direction, policy leadership, and enterprise-level administration of LADOTD's non-movable asset data, the department's comprehensive Maintenance Management Program, and the newly created Maintenance Quality Assurance (MQA) program. Operating with broad independence, the incumbent establishes long-range program goals and formulates statewide operational policies that guide all maintenance management and asset data initiatives.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services 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:
Minimum Qualifications
Eight 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 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

A bachelor's degree plus 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

An advanced degree plus four 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.

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.

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:

• Provides statewide leadership for LADOTD's maintenance management, quality assurance, and asset management programs, ensuring consistent policies, procedures, and performance standards across all districts.
• Directs enterprise maintenance systems and data governance, overseeing system implementation, data integrity, reporting, training, and continuous process improvements to support efficient statewide operations.
• Supervises program managers and technical staff while ensuring maintenance activities, asset inventories, inspections, and performance measures support strategic planning, budgeting, and agency objectives.

Position Specific Details:Appointment Type: Promotional only
Compensation: Below is the starting biweekly rate.

• Program Director -2,654.40/bi-weekly

Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification and job concepts for each level.

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:

Ryan Reviere
Roadway Maintenance Management Engineer
225-379-1071

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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
Required Question