About this Job 66/50695868/ DPM/6.9.26-BH - Section 66 - Freight and Passenger Rail Development. At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. About this position:Manages the statewide rail infrastructure short-line program compliance, short-line railroad construction, and short-line railroad safety program. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: Inside. La. DOTD/ Divisions/ Mgmt. Finance/ HR/ Pages/ Career. Center.aspx Minimum Qualifications Seven 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 plus four 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; ORA bachelor's degree plus four 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 - An advanced degree plus 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. 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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:Recommends rail program transportation policies, goals, and objectives and advises the Surface Transportation director, Deputy Commissioner, Legislative Liaison, Confidential Assistant, Assistant to the Secretary for Policy, or appropriate legal staff on issues pertinent to the rail program. Evaluates the Class II and Class Ill Rail Infrastructure improvement program progress and develops goals, objectives, strategies, standards, and milestones by which progress is measured. Implements rail division policy through the direct management of direct report staff members and contract personnel. Meets with state legislators, U.S. Senators and Representatives, parish officials, mayors, federal agency directors, state agency heads, railroad authorities, rail managers and private rail organizations to provide professional guidance in matters concerning rail infrastructure and safety statewide. Proposes revision and adoption of regulations and procedures and justifies rail program policies, procedures, and positions. Negotiates contracts, budgeting, and implementing the State Rail Plan and negotiating funding allocation with federal agencies for statewide projects. Position-Specific Details:Appointment type: This position will be filled as a promotion (only open to current permanent classified 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 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information:For further information about this vacancy please contact: La. Toya Joseph DOTD Program Specialist 4 Phone: 225-379-3039 Latoya. Joseph@la.gov. 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