HUMAN RESOURCES DISTRICT MANAGER - REGION 1 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5038530) Apply  HUMAN RESOURCES DISTRICT MANAGER - REGION 1 Salary $4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly Location Statewide, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 16/50685188/HRDM/08.11.25-JC Department DOTD-Administration Division Section 16 Opening Date 08/13/2025 Closing Date 8/27/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job 16/50685188/HRDM/08.11.25-JC Section 16 - Human Resources 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 position: This position will be located in one of the DOTD Districts within Region 1 (District 04-Shreveport, District 05-Monroe, District 08-Alexandria, and District 58-Chase) and requires periodic statewide and/or overnight travel within these areas. This position serves as one of three Regional District HR Managers for the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and reports directly to the District HR Unit Manager (HR Manager B). The District HR Unit is comprised of thirty four (34) professional HR positions that are responsible for supporting the twelve (12) District/Maintenance HR offices across the state (3000+ employees), in all aspects of HR functions. The Region 1 HR Manager manages all aspects of HR functions for District 4 (Shreveport), District 5 (Monroe), District 8 (Alexandria), and District 58 (Chase) including directly supervising four (4) HR Specialists and seven (7) HR Analysts. The HR Specialists are lead workers for the aforementioned Districts responsible for overseeing the work of the seven (7) HR Analysts. The incumbent of this position is required to possess broad knowledge of the LaGOV HCM system and its reporting capabilities, Civil Service Rules and regulations, DOTD policies and procedures, as well as knowledge of federal and state employment laws and possess effective oral and written communication skills. AN IDEAL CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training. Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided. Managing from a Distance: The ability to manage others in telework status and/or across multiple locations. Managing Performance: The ability to direct and to evaluate the work of employees. Training Others: The ability to facilitate the acquisition of work-related knowledge and skills in an effort to improve employee performance. 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 Minimum Qualifications Seven years of human resources experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of human resources experience; OR A bachelor’s degree plus four years 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 plus three years of human resources experience. 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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=170940) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Unit Management Manages four (4) District HR offices located in Region 1 (District 4, District 5, District 8 and District 58), including directly supervising four (4) HR Specialists and seven (7) HR Analysts who serve as District HR representatives. Serves as an assistant to the District HR Unit Manager for District HR Operations. Manages Region 1 District HR Unit which supports each District's HR Office and partners with the Appointing Authorities to achieve established goals and objectives. Responsible for planning and directing the activities of Region 1 in collaboration with the HR Unit Manager, HR Director, District Administrators (DAs) and Assistant District Administrators (ADAs) of Business, to include development of goals, assignment of duties, establishment of work standards, monitoring of work flow, and evaluation of work products. Provides direct feedback on performance measurements and expectations for District HR functions; manages all Region 1 HR functions, including the support and guidance provided to District Administrators to achieve set priorities and meet customers' HR needs; interprets Civil Service Rules and DOTO policies and procedures. Interviews selects, trains, and counsels staff; approves leave requests and attendance statements; prepares and conducts performance evaluations + Program Administration Develops strategic plans to assist with recruitment, hiring/onboarding, retention, payroll/benefits and knowledge. Management in support of the unique needs of Region 1, Office of Operations, District HR Unit. Establishes and evaluates goals and aligns tasks and work plans to meet established objectives. Determines methodologies for performing tasks that meets the unique needs of Districts 4, 5, 8 and 58 as well as ensures efficient processes and streamlined procedures are consistent with best business practices and industry standards. Evaluates the effectiveness of results achieved and makes adjustments to operating procedures to ensure continuous improvement. Engages Region 1 District HR staff on proposed changes and updates for all HR programmatic functions to ensure a thorough understanding of current regulations, policies and procedures, and established business practices as well as ensures compliance with such. Coordinates workshops and training sessions as needed for the on-going professional development of Region 1 District HR staff. Consults with HQ HR Managers and Specialists to address complex issues and develops approach to address needed improvements. Participates on focus groups as needed and provides reports and metrics as requested to the District HR Unit Manager, HR Director and other entities. + Management Assistance Assists the District HR Unit Manager, HR Director, District Administrators and Assistant District Administrators in resolving diverse personnel issues and acts as a liaison between the Office of Operations and HQ HR for all Region 1 District HR matters. Attends and participates in meetings to discuss HR related matters; tracks trends among Region 1 and recommends corrective action as necessary. Makes presentations on HR initiatives and achievements as requested. Serves as a liaison between DOTO and State Civil Service for Region 1 District personnel matters. Position-Specific Details: Appointment type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide 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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy please contact: Jessamye Charette Human Resources Manager, District HR Unit Department of Transportation and Development Phone: (225) 379-1675 | Fax: (225) 379-1856 Jessamye.Charette2@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 -https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs\_main.asp. 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 Do you have experience with LaGov HCM? + Yes + No 07 If yes, please indicate the number of years of experience and where this information can be found on your application. 08 Please describe the extent of your knowledge and practice of DOTD Policies and Procedures, SCS Rules, as well as, Federal and State Employment Laws. 09 FC: Rate your ability to focus on customers based on our definition: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable focusing on customers + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to focus on customers + 3= I can focus on customers + 4= I can focus on customers and help others improve their ability to focus on customers 10 FC: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 11 MD: Rate your ability to manage from a distance based on our definition: The ability to manage others in telework status and/or across multiple locations. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable managing from a distance + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to manage from a distance + 3= I can manage from a distance + 4= I can manage from a distance and help others improve their ability to manage from a distance 12 MD: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 13 MP: Rate your ability to manage performance based on our definition: The ability to direct and to evaluate the work of employees. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable managing performance + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to manage performance + 3= I can manage performance + 4= I can manage performance and help others improve their ability to manage performance 14 MP: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 15 TO: Rate your ability to train others based on our definition: The ability to facilitate the acquisition of work-related knowledge and skills in an effort to improve employee performance. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable training others + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to train others + 3= I can train others + 4= I can train others and help others improve their ability to train others 16 TO: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 17 CE: Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable communicating effectively + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to communicate effectively + 3= I can communicate effectively + 4= I can communicate effectively and help others improve their communication 18 CE: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 19 DE: Rate your ability to display expertise based on our definition: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable displaying expertise + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to display expertise + 3= I can display expertise + 4= I can display expertise and help others improve their ability to display expertise 20 DE: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 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