Assistant District Administrator of Operations - Lake Charles (Engineer 8)
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Assistant District Administrator of Operations - Lake Charles (Engineer 8)
Salary
$8,197.00 - $14,759.00 Monthly
Location
Lake Charles, LA
Job Type
Promotion
Job Number
07/50371930/ADAOps/6-9-26/AM
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 7- Lake Charles
Opening Date
06/09/2026
Closing Date
6/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
DISTRICT 07-UNIT 001
Engineer 8 - ADA of Operations
At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center (https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/) for more information about our agency.
The ADA of Operation' serves as the principal authority of planning, managing, directing and evaluating the effectiveness of the district operations units, which consists of traffic operations, bridge operations, ferry operations, mechanic shop unit, and facilities maintenance unit.
This position is inDistrict 07 and reports to theDistrict Administrator.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following, which must include two years of experience at the supervisory level or above:
Four years of licensed engineering experience; or
Eight years of professional engineering experience.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:
A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience.
A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience.
Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.
There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.
NOTES:
Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience. Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.
Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.
Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=109100) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Supervises a staff of engineering/maintenance specialists/supervisors with 6 direct reports, total 95 direct/indirect reports depending upon current TO), responsible for the following district functions:
Districtwide Bridge Maintenance - Bridge inspection, bridge/facilities maintenance including bridge decks/pilings/guardrails/fences/painting, drainage/electrical crews, movable bridge operations, tree removals, etc.
Facilities Maintenance - facility projects, facilities management including fences, yards, parking lots, landscaping, buildings, fuel pumps, sewer treatment facilities and rest area management.
Special Projects - Oversees, plans and executes emergency procedures, preparedness and response for district; as required responds to office/incident location to direct/oversee activities for emergency situations/natural disasters/ hazardous materials; manages accident reimbursable program, Intelligent Transportation System.
Traffic Operations - Sign fabrication, roadway striping, signal repair/installation, pavement marking.
Traffic Engineering - Traffic engineering and traffic studies; preparation of reports pertaining to installation/modification of traffic control devices, speed limits, traffic counts, abnormal accident locations, traffic safety, etc.; preparation of traffic control plans/work zone designs/striping plans; outdoor advertising/LOGO/tourist-oriented directional signs (TODS), right-of-way permits, etc.
Ferry Operations - Operate/maintain three (3) ferries at the Cameron location and manage any additional lease properties related to ferry operations.
Equipment Management/Inspection/Repair - Equipment replacement program, equipment and vehicular repair, parts inventory/warehousing.
Develops and/or participates in the development of strategic plans, district goals and objectives, budget development/control/expenditures, performance indicators, long- and short-term planning efforts, evaluation of efficiency and effectiveness, measurement of results achieved, resource utilization, automation and other duties typically associated with financial and human resource management.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with federal, state and local elected officials and governing bodies; effectively communicates with a diverse group of stakeholders and customers, including representatives of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), industry contractors and consultants, local media, and members of the general public.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Promotional, open only to current permanent classified DOTD employees.
Licensing Requirements: Must have a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License.
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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.
Information to support your eligibility for the position 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:
Seth Woods
District Administrator- District 07
(337) 437-9101
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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_rehabilitation.asp
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
*** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the @type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\Retirement\System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Are you a current permanent classified LA DOTD employee?
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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?
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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
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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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Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?
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If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please enter your Professional Engineer license number, original issue date, and expiration date below. If you answered 'No,' please enter N/A.
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Address
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Phone
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