Operations Delivery Manager Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Salary : $5,477.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Donaldsonville, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number: 61/50383710/TOM/8.12.26-VC
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 61- Baton Rouge
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 001 - ST. JAMES PARISH
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.
About this position:
The overall function of this position is to supervise and monitor the work operation of multi parish-wide maintenance units and assist the Assistant ADA of Maintenance (Engineer 7 DOTD) in managing the maintenance unit's activities. This position is located in the District 61, Area C, which includes Ascension, Assumption, Iberville and St. James parishes of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Assistant ADA of Maintenance (Engineer 7 DOTD). The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. 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.
*THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT PERMANENT CLASSIFIED DOTD EMPLOYEES ONLY*
Minimum Qualifications
Five years of experience in the construction or maintenance of transportation infrastructure; OR
Five years of experience in the fabrication, installation, or maintenance of traffic control devices; OR
Five years of experience in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic equipment, precision machinery, or electronic and electrical systems.
NOTE:
Experience in any combination of the qualifying fields will be accepted.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Supervises the Parish Highway Maintenance Superintendents and monitors the production of the parish maintenance units. Assists the Assistant ADA of Maintenance (Engineer 7 DOTD) in managing maintenance activities by planning, scheduling and coordinating maintenance management activities in the Area in conjunction with the parish superintendents and foremen.
• Coordinates the training of maintenance personnel with District Training Specialist and oversees safe operating check lists (SOCL's) for employees. Approves sick and annual leave; prepares and conducts employee performance appraisals; interviews applicants; maintains employee records; and makes recommendations for promotions, reallocations, merit increases and other personnel actions to supervisor.
• Collects roadway condition information for the highway needs study and makes recommendations for the Districtwide Road Preservation Program, the Contract Maintenance Program and the Interstate Rehabilitation Program. Inspects roads and bridges to estimate annual workload, schedule repairs, and determine priority and budget needs.
• Inspects maintenance work performed under contract with DOTD including roadway, drainage and mowing contracts and recommends acceptance. Inspects condition of maintenance equipment; computes and monitors quantities of materials used in maintenance activities; reviews the documentation of all work completed by parish maintenance crews.
• Meets with local government officials and coordinates work with local government agencies.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Promotional, open only to current permanent classified DOTD employees.
Compensation: The starting hourly rate is $31.60 and goes up to $56.86.
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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
John Fontenot
Engineer 8, ADA of Maintenance
225-231-4102
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.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available:
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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Are you a current permanent classified LA-DOTD employee?

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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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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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