Operations Program Manager Jobs in Denham Springs, LA

Salary : $4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number: 81/50401558/RPM/08.06.26-BH
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: Section 81
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
This is a promotional opportunity only open to DOTD permanent status employees
Section 81 - Public Transportation
81/50401558/RPMDPS5/08.06.26-BH
About this position:
This position is located in the DOTD Public Transportation Section and serves as the statewide subject matter expert of the Compliance Programs including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VI Civil Rights and the FTA Drug and Alcohol Program.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
Minimum Qualifications
Six 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 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
A bachelor's 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; OR
An advanced degree plus two 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:

• Serves as statewide sole leader/subject matter expert to DOTD Program Specialists within the Public Transportation Section on the ADA, Title VI Civil Rights and 49 CFR Part 655 FTA Drug & Alcohol Program to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Independently engages with DOTD, transit agencies, MPOs and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and communication.
• Coordinates and facilitates training for new and existing transit agencies. Over sees technical assistance efforts, tailoring support based on agency-specific needs and risk assessments.
• Directly oversees the funding disbursement process, ensuring subrecipients meet all eligibility and reporting requirements.
• Functions as the designated expert and exercises independent program decision-making responsibility in interpreting federal policy changes and applying complex federal transit regulations to ensure consistent statewide program implementation.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment type: This position may be filled as a promotion (only open to DOTD permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.
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:
LaToya Joseph
DOTD Program Specialist 4
Phone: 225-379-3039
Latoya
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Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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

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• No

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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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