Job Details

Human Resources Specialist

Section 16 Human Resources 16/50495097/HRB-Sp/10.31.25-BH

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About this Job: This position is located in the Headquarters Human Resources Section and reports directly to the Compensation and Staffing Unit Manager (Human Resources Manager B). This position is one of two Human Resources Specialists responsible for managing the DOTD HR Data Quality Management (DQM) Program for the agency's six offices, which include the Office of the Secretary, the Office of Management and Finance, the Office of Operations, Office of Engineering, Office of Planning, and Office of Multimodal Commerce and encompass 4,300+ positions. This includes auditing all personnel actions and pay changes entered in LaGov HCM, as well as authorized actions in the LA Jobs (NeoGov/LA Careers) system to ensure data quality management statewide. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring all actions comply with DOTD policies and procedures, Civil Service rules and standards, and Federal and State laws relative to this program area, while ensuring excellent customer service. The incumbent focuses on increasing the effectiveness of assigned program and ensures implementation of improvement plans. The incumbent systematically evaluates results and recommends adjustments when necessary. Extensive knowledge of the LaGov HCM and LA Jobs (NeoGov/LA Careers) systems is required to ensure accountability, efficiency, and integrity of data.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of human resources experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus one year of human resources experience; OR A bachelor's degree plus one year of human resources experience; OR An advanced degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, industrial and organizational psychology, organizational behavior, or a Juris Doctorate. 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. Designation as a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

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:

• Data Quality Management
• Establishes processes/procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance with DOTD policies and procedures, Civil Service rules and standards, and Federal and State laws relative to program area. Analyzes data entry in LA Gov HCM and personnel action processing for District/HQ HR department-wide. Conducts reviews in LA Jobs (La Careers) to include confirming accuracy of qualification assessments for selected applicants. Provides technical assistance as needed to District/HQ HR on personnel data-entry related matters. Audits all actions entered in HCM biweekly to allow for correction as necessary prior to the following payroll run, as well as oversees procedures for retroactive processing of actions. Reports corrections needed and follows-up to ensure corrections are made in HCM, LA Jobs (LA Careers), and on all supporting documentation provided by District/HQ HR staff. Ensures that District/HQ HR staff process actions consistently according to set guidelines and use correct forms. Resolves discrepancies with Civil Service or other control agencies pertaining to all such actions.
• Collaborates with HQ Staffing Unit and District HR Unit management, and travels to District HR offices to provide in-depth analysis, support, and technical assistance as needed. Trains new HR staff on the DQM program and requirements for compliance. Interprets data analysis, application of Civil Service rules and standards, and DOTD policy and procedures relating to personnel actions for management, employees, and applicants.
• Consults with both internal and external auditors relative to DQM operations and procedures. Works on special projects as assigned to develop and evaluate program improvements. Evaluates the effectiveness of the program and initiates/implements changes as approved by immediate supervisor.
• Reporting
• Generates various statistical and informational reports biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and on a fiscal year basis as needed to analyze the program's compliance. Develops, generates, and updates statistical and informational reports to communicate areas of deficiency, track trends, recommend improvements, and provide data as requested.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Human Resources Analyst B, C or Specialist. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected.

Compensation: This position has Special Entrance Rates:

Human Resources Analyst B - $1,491.20/biweekly

Human Resources Analyst C - $1,648.00/biweekly

Human Resources Specialist - $1,821.60/biweekly

Progressive Premium Pay for hours actually worked:

0 months to less than 2 years - $1.00/hour

2 years to less than 4 years - $1.50/hour

4 years or greater - $2.00/hour

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: Nolitha LeDay-McDowell, PSHRA-SCP Human Resources Compensation and Staffing Unit Manager Department of Transportation and Development Phone: (225) ###-#### Fax: (225) ###-#### ...@la.gov

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: