District 61- Unit 001 – Baton Rouge

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The Assistant ADA of Maintenance assists the ADA of Maintenance with maintenance engineering oversight, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards in regional maintenance operations.

This position is in District 61 and reports to the ADA of Maintenance.

Preference will be given to current DOTD Employees.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:

Three years of licensed engineering experience; or

Seven 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.

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

Job Duties

The Assistant ADA of Maintenance’s primary duties:

• Operational Oversight: Provide engineering leadership and supervision for maintenance staff and activities within the District.
• Budget & Planning: Assists with material management, equipment, and contract budget oversight to ensure maintenance activities are performed in accordance with DOTD policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Contract Management: Oversee the scoping, administration, and quality assurance of maintenance contracts, including mowing, litter removal, and roadside assistance.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and supervise the Maintenance Quality Assurance (MQA) program by collecting data, monitoring performance measures, and ensuring policy compliance.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce LADOTD standards, safety regulations, and traffic control protocols for all roadway and bridge maintenance activities.
• Support Emergency Response: Facilitate the District’s response to emergency issues like storm damage, road hazards, or bridge failures to ensure public safety.

This role requires collaborative leadership, adaptability, and strong communication skills.

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation:
This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $3,481.60/biweekly.

Additional compensation may be considered with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Licensing Requirements: Must have a current Louisiana Professional Engineering License.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); lateral, or by detail to special duty.

Preference will be given to current DOTD Employees.

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 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:
Joshua P. Stutes, P.E., M.S.

District Engineer Administrator (District 61)

Office: (225) 231-4131

Joshua.Stutes@LA.Gov