Administrative Coordinator

About This Job

District 02-Unit 001 (Radio Room)

Job Number: 02/169028/AC2/7.16.2026-JF

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:

This position functions as an Administrative Coordinator 2 in District 02 Radio and Telephone Operations section. Incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties independently with little to no supervision on a regular basis. The incumbent is also expected to exercise a high degree of independent judgement and initiative in determining the approach/action to take in non-routine situations that may arise.

This position must possess extensive knowledge of DOTD work activity codes and the roadway system to accurately process, report, and document all activities accomplished. Participates in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Managing Resources: The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.
• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions

One year of experience in administrative services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 15 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will substitute for six months of the required experience.

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

Job Duties:

• Receives and responds to incoming complaints from the public, legislators, police, fire station, and bridge tenders using established guidelines.
• After regular business hours, based on type of complaint received, work crews call out to correct the reported problems if critical to the public safety.
• Refer calls that are not for DOTD
  - District 02 to the appropriate agency.
• Takes and relays messages for all departments in the District.
• Creates radio logs by documenting each transmission received or initiated on the State radio, including information related to marine traffic, calls for help from stranded marine vessels, malfunctioning traffic signals, DOTD work crews that need assistance, and any messages to or from DOTD employees who do not have telephone access.

Position-Specific Details:

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Work hours are to be determined, Monday
- Friday.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probation, promotion or detail to special duty.

Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate.

• Administrative Coordinator 2 - $12.03 /HR

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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Michelle Shambley

LADOTD

P.O. Box 9180 Bridge City, La 70094

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.