ENGINEER 7 (Assistant ADA of Maintenance)

Posting number: 62/50694983/E7/07.13.26NM

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: District 62- Hammond

Job classification: ENGINEER 7

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Transportation, Miscellaneous

Summary

District 62- Unit 001 – Hammond 

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 for more information about our agency.

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. The incumbent must be self-motivated and able to exercise independent judgment within delegated authority and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent provides engineering and operational oversight for assigned
geographic areas and ensures consistent implementation of district maintenance standards, safety requirements, and performance expectations.

The defining characteristics of the Assistant ADA of Maintenance include delegated maintenance operations oversight within assigned geographic areas, supervision of maintenance personnel, implementation of districtwide maintenance programs and standards, performance monitoring and reporting, support of quality assurance activities, budgeting and resource coordination, contracted maintenance support, stakeholder coordination, emergency response support, and technical and administrative duties. The Assistant ADA of Maintenance coordinates with the ADA of Maintenance and, as directed, with DOTD Headquarters and applicable program areas to ensure assigned maintenance activities are performed in accordance with DOTD policies, procedures, and performance expectations.

This position is in District 62 and reports to the ADA of Maintenance.  

Preference will be given to current DOTD Employees.

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

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 b