DISTRICT 03 / U500 / UTILITY SPECIALIST

JOB NUMBER: 03-10847-ETC-09182025-DS

*** THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR DOTD PERMANENT EMPLOYEES ONLY ***

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.

This position oversees all functions related to utility relocation and installation associated with highway construction projects and permits in District 03. This position is located in the District 03, Unit 500, of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Assistant District Administrator of Engineering . The incumbent functions independently as the District's expert in utility relocation and is required to frequently consult with and advise utility owners, permittees, consulting engineers, and members of governmental bodies concerning installations on LA DOTD Rights of Way and sometimes for other Entities as required by federal funds. Incumbent must be self-motivated, able to perform duties with minimal supervision, and interpret unforeseen conditions as they arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs, as appropriate, and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of their required tasks.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

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

Job Duties:

• Reviews Preliminary Plans, Plan-in-Hand drawings, and Advanced Check Prints to ensure proposed utility locations do not conflict with construction anticipated by the project. Coordinates with utility owners to ensure that locations identified on the plans, both existing and proposed, are accurate and makes recommendations to utility owners and DOTD District and Headquarters personnel concerning the placement of utilities on the project right of way.

• Schedules and conducts meetings and conferences with utility owners, DOTD project personnel and Headquarters representatives, consulting engineers, local government representatives, and other affected parties concerning utility placement and relocation on projects. Provides input and guidance regarding utility placement requirements, funding, time table, specifications, and other technical matters associated with the presence of utilities on the highway right of way. Coordinates and communicates with all affected parties for the duration of the project to ensure utility relocation is accomplished efficiently and does not interfere with the highway construction project.

• Reviews and approves invoices, change orders, and other documents submitted by utility owners, and maintains files and monitors the status of all submittals to ensure timely processing.

• Offers technical expertise on utility permit applications to ensure compliance with DOTD guidelines and regulation.

• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up $1.00 per hour worked.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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.

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_Tech_Asst_Guidance.asp

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Dawn Soileau

DOTD/District 03

Human Resources

(337) 262-6100