Dotd Program Specialist

Section 50/ Loss Prevention / 50//PRSP
13/03.05.26-AS

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.

The incumbent assess complex risks, provide technical assistance, evaluate current loss prevention policies, processes and training requirements, and authorize corrective action in compliance with the state's safety and loss prevention program and prevailing federal regulations and standards.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

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Three years of experience in the development, implementation, or administration of a transportation or safety program; or in engineering, architecture, geography, human resources, financial operations, information technology, risk management, policy planning, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

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

• Performs on-site inspections of DOTD equipment, facilities and job sites for compliance with safety codes, standards, procedures and/or practices. Functionally supervises and instructs DOTD employees on safe working habits or conditions and issues citations for unsafe acts/unsafe conditions, recommends remedial action and monitors compliance and loss control. Investigates motor vehicle/equipment accidents and work related injuries to determine cause and circumstances; recommends remedial action and monitors safety and loss prevention program compliance.
• Performs/reviews Office of Risk Management pre-audits for compliance and coordinates the Office of Risk Management Audit. Serves as a consultant to the Loss Prevention Safety Committee and makes recommendations based on safety rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws and circumstances of the accidents being reviewed.
• Provides highly technical assistance and advice on various Risk Analysis and Loss Prevention issues to DOTD management to ensure conformance to state requirements, policies and regulations. Works with DOTD management to establish and maintain programs to promote increased safety awareness by employees. Assess agency's safety problem and needs; determines, recommends specific methods, policies, procedures and priorities to assist DOTD in developing and maintaining comprehensive and effective Loss Prevention Safety Programs.

Appointment Type:
Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Career Progression:
This position may be filled as a Program Specialist 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation:
Below is the starting hourly rate and premium pay amount for each level.

• Program Specialist 1 - 1,348.80/ bi-weekly
• Program Specialist 2 - 1,443.20/ bi-weekly
• Program Specialist 3 - 1,652.00/ bi-weekly

Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities” page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification…