Job Description

Salary

$4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly

Location

Lafayette, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

03-157788-ET-09182025-LR

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 3- Lafayette

Opening Date

09/18/2025

Closing Date

9/25/2025 11:59 PM Central

About this Job

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DISTRICT 03 / UNIT 001 (TRAINING)

JOB NUMBER: 03-157788-ET-09182025-LR

The mission of the District 03 Training Unit is to develop our workforce through structured training, professional development, continuing education, and on-the-job training that is essential to maximizing employee potential and providing qualified personnel crucial to the effective management of the Transportation system. DOTD is looking for an individual to join our Training section for District 03 Headquarters located in Lafayette, Louisiana.



This position assists in the management of the highly complex and technical District-wide training program and is responsible for maintaining a highly trained and qualified workforce of employees, consultants, and contractors. They will serve as the technical expert, advisor, or consultant to other DOTD sections and non-department organizations. Applicants should be self-motivated, and have extensive knowledge of DOTD's construction practices, on roads and bridges.



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

Minimum Qualifications

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Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR



Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR



Eighteen semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics.

Job Specification

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The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

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Job Duties:

Managing the department's structured training program for leadership; construction inspectors, maintenance personnel, and engineering interns Construction technician training and implementation of the certification program for department and non-department personnel Determining and assessing the training needs of district employees through STPs, needs assessments, individual development plans (IDPs), new technologies, etc. Designing, developing or acquiring training courses and training programs Scheduling, notifying and delivering a wide variety of training courses to department personnel Budgeting necessary resources, maintaining an inventory of resources, and training materials that support the unit Mastering and maintaining multiple databases such as SAP/LEO/Success Factors/LSO; ECC Navigation and Reporting; DTRN, as well as the Non DOTD Construction Inspection Training System (CITS) to track and store training accomplishments To run reports for personnel actions; approving and/or verifying all personnel actions for compliance to STPs and other mandates Administering, grading, reviewing and approving a multitude of written Examinations and performance evaluations Facilitates the Equipment Operators Checklist Program (EOCP) for Mobile Equipment Operators Provides one on one assistance to employees with special training needs in order to ensure training and promotional opportunities Conducts District training needs assessments and makes recommendations to the District 03 Training Coordinator Serves on various committees as needed in order to aid in the development of new training courses/programs Assists in the management of DOTD's Construction Certification/Re-Certification Program by providing personal assistance to Department and Non-Department personnel preparing for performance testing Conducts Performance evaluation Exams in order to verify student's competency levels in their respective Certification Areas Functions as a liaison between the district and several other DOTD sections including LTRC, technology transfer and training, safety, human resources, materials lab, construction (site manager) by facilitating the transfer of information between the sections and districts

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational or Promotional

Compensation:

Minimum Hire Rate $24.04

Additional $2.00/HR Premium Pay For Every Hour Worked

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_main.asp

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score

is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.


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 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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Lynn Reed, Dawn Soileau, or Lela Babineaux

DOTD - District 03

Human Resources

(337) 262-6100



Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://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 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