Director Workforce Development Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Salary : $4,582.93 - $7,502.00 Monthly
Location : Bossier City, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 4/50694628/EI1-E5/5.26.26-KB
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 4 - Bossier City
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
This position is located in District 04, Unit 234, in Bossier Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 6 Project Engineer. This position provides supervision, inspection, and survey activities for all types of major complex highway and bridge construction projects in strict accordance with FHWA and District policies and procedures.
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Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
NOTE:
Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana. However, the applicant will be required to obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met.
NOTE:
Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.
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:

• Performs the more complex engineering reviews of construction jobs in progress and checks adequacy of supervision given by contractors and architects, materials used, and proper installation and operation of equipment. Reviews plans and specifications for conformance for the Project Engineer. In the Project Engineer's absence, serves as the acting Project Engineer.
• Assists the Project Engineer in directing and supervising highway and bridge construction inspections, which includes discussing plans, specifications, and work schedules with contractors; resolves conflicts between contractors, inspectors, and public bodies.
• Reviews and checks plans and specifications submitted by consultant engineers and by district office engineering personnel. Reviews submittals for item substitutions during construction process.
• Assists in the interviewing process and promotion of sub-ordinates; recommends ratings of lower-level employees through the review or completed work assignments and the techniques used.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineer Intern 1, or 2, or Engineer 3, 4, or 5.
Compensation: Salary depends on qualifications. There is a Special Entrance Rate (SER) for the Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5:

• - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $26.44/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $28.29/ hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate
• - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $33.39/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering
• - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $36.90/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering
• - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $39.48/hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering

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 qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
DeMarcion Evans
Project Engineer
318-747-5470
"The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type."
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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

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Do you possess a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS)?

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If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please enter your certificate number, expiration date, and issue date below. If you answered 'no', enter 'N/A.'
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Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?

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If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please enter your license number, expiration date, and issue date below. If you answered 'no', enter 'N/A.'
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