Administrative Assistant

Overview

67/148677/AA5/02.12.2026-BH. This position is located in the Pavement/Geotechnical section at DOTD and serves as the administrative assistant to the Administrator in matters related to the office administration of the section. In the absence of the Administrator, the position ensures that the administrative affairs of the Section are carried out and the continuity of all business is maintained.

About This Job

Section 67 – Pavement/Geotechnical

67/148677/AA5/02.12.2026-BH. This position is located in the Pavement/Geotechnical section at DOTD and serves as the administrative assistant to the Administrator in matters related to the office administration of the section. In the absence of the Administrator, the position ensures that the administrative affairs of the Section are carried out and the continuity of all business is maintained.

• Demonstrating Accountability:
  The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Making Accurate Judgements:
  The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Communicating Effectively:
  The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

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Four years of experience in administrative services.

Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as six months of experience.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Serves as the payroll leader and coordinator for the section.
• Serves as the Human Resource leader and coordinator for the section. Initiates, creates, and maintains documentation needed for new hires, personnel actions, and HR matters for the Section.
• Coordinates, plans, and reserves any travel accommodations for employees based on Department and state travel regulations.
• Prepares required travel authorizations for approval and completes all expense reimbursements in accordance with Department policy and the LA GOV system.
• Manages and maintains the Section budget for travel, supplies, and operating services.
• Responsible for the management and processing of state property management Section.
• Serves as the Training Liaison leader for the Section. Monitors all Section employee training requirements and issues notices to employees for any required Department training or job specific training.
• Responsible for organizing, maintaining, and purging Section records in accordance with State and DOTO record retention policies.

Compensation: Starting hourly salary of this position is $18.04/hr and the maximum is $35.40/hr.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment; a promotion; or by detail to special duty.

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Christopher Nickel

DOTD/Pavement and Geotechnical Engineering Administrator

1201 Capitol Access Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

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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