Traffic Operations Director (Engineer 9)
About The Position
This position is open to permanent DOTD employees only. 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. The Traffic Operations Director serves as the Department's senior authority for traffic operations across Tolling Operations, Traffic Management Centers (TMCs), Traffic Services and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) functions. The Traffic Operations Director is responsible for planning, directing and evaluating Department-wide efforts to ensure that the Traffic Operations Division programs, initiatives and outcomes align with the Department's strategic objectives, statutory mandates, revenue requirements and long-tern mobility and reliability goals. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
Requirements
- Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering
- Four years of licensed engineering experience; or Eight years of professional engineering experience.
- Two years of experience at the supervisory level or above.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provides Department-wide leadership for the Traffic Operations Division
- Directs and oversees Division programs, services and activities.
- Implements and maintains standardized governance structures and performance management frameworks.
- Oversees Division budget planning and financial management.
Benefits
- Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $5,668.80/biweekly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
