DOTD Enforcement Sergeant ( Executive Officer)

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DOTD Enforcement Sergeant ( Executive Officer)

Salary

$4,091.00 - $7,367.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

52/50662826/DOTDES/06.27.24-DT

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

Section 52

Opening Date

06/28/2024

Closing Date

7/5/2024 11:59 PM Central

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• Benefits

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Supplemental Information

52/50662826/DOTDES/06.27.24-DT

WEIGHTS AND ENFORCEMENT

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

The DOTD Enforcement Sergeant Executive Officer position is assigned to the Weight Enforcement Unit within the Department of Transportation and De ve lopm e nt , which is comprised of the fixed scale facilities. This unit i s statutorily mandated and has sole responsibility for enforcing the federal/state, size, weight, permit, regi s tration and taxation regulations. The incumbent assigned ensures enforcement efforts promote a safe and secure driving environment, while protecting and preserving vital roadway infrastructures. Commissioned personnel assigned have the sa me authorities statewide as sheriffs, constables, and police officers with respect to the enforcement of the law. While in official ca pacity , DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules , and regulations, as well as DOTD policies , procedures, manuals, and directives.

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed applications. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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.

“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 here . www.louisianaworks.net

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Name: THOMAS STUBBS

Job Title: DOTD ENFORCEMENT MAJOR

Phone Number: 225-377-7178

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Three years of weights and standards law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer with the powers of arrest.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Five years of any law enforcement experience as a POST certified peace officer with the powers of arrest.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment.

Active Police Officers Standard of Training (POST) certification.

An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified by the hiring agency until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.

Job Concepts

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To provide enforcement of laws and regulations relative to weights and standards for commercial vehicles through direct supervision of enforcement personnel assigned to stationary scales.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Supervisor.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General from a DOTD Enforcement Lieutenant. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Direct over DOTD Enforcement Agents and other non-law enforcement staff as assigned. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Department of Transportation and Development.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from DOTD Enforcement Agent 3 by the presence of direct supervisory responsibility over enforcement staff on an assigned shift.

Differs from DOTD Enforcement Lieutenant by the absence of direct supervisory responsibility over enforcement staff for multiple shifts and/or locations.

Examples of Work

50% Incumbent will serve as the Weight Enforcement Unit's Training Coordinator, and as such is responsible for keeping records and ensuring that all officers have completed mandatory in-service training and re-certification on the state and federal level, while making ce1tain that all records, logs, and report s conform to departmental regulations. Incumbent monitors and evaluates personnel training to ensure training goals and objectives are met. Prepare and implement long range and short range training goals to assure training needs analysis and priorities are met. Incumbent assures that directives and policies are adhered to by all personnel and assures that all new policies, directives and memorandums are forwarded to personnel.

25% The incumbent acts as a uniformed commissioned/POST certified Police Officer , and serves as a DOTD representative for the state of Louisiana.

The primary focus, of the Agency , is weight and size enforcement of both State and Federal Laws, and must be capable of conducting advanced police skills such as investigations, patrol and arrest procedures, and gathering of evidence.

Incumbent se rv es as an Executive Officer to a functional staff unit who as s i sts in the planning , coordination, and implementation of all aspects of the Weight Enforcement Unit. Incumbent will report directly to the DOTD Enforcement Lieutenant Executive Officer. Incumb e nt performs and/or assists in a wide variety of dutie s that require initiative, independent jud gme nt , and re s pon s ibility. Incumbent is responsible for daily duties as an Executive Officer and i s expected to make so und and independent decisions. Incumbent is required to meet all mandated state and departmental required POST trainin g, qualifications, and certifications.

15% Ensure that required statistical reports , time and attendance reports, and other required administrative paper wo rk is completed in an accurate and timely manner. Assist in preparing overall operational budget for the Wei g ht Enforcement Unit. Reviews leave request, ove1time request, training request, and duty assignments for all personnel within the unit. Incumbent assists in the completion of annual equipment in ve nt ories , requi s i t i o n of new eq ui pme nt , monitor s vehicle maintenance, and make s recommendations to the DOTD Enforcement Lieut ena nt Executive Officer regarding equipment utili za tion.

5% Conduct fair and impartial planning and evaluation sess i o n s (PES) in accordance with DOTD policy.

5% Ensure that Department i ss ued e quipment is well maintained and used in a manner consistent with DOTD polic y.

Ensures that all required invento1y and s upplie s are purchased and kept in stoc k for distribution to personnel as needed.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• 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

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

  01

  Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

  03

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

• Yes

• No

  04

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

  05

  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?

  06

  Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?

• Yes

• No

  07

  If YES, list the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, location, and disposition of the case. If NO, indicate "N/A".

  08

  Are you currently Louisiana POST certified?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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