DISTRICT SIGN SPECIALIST 1

**District 08-UNIT 750 Alexandria, LA** **Job Number: 08/50484486/DSS1/07.16.26-LT** **District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:** The overall function of the District Sign Specialist 1 is to perform the duties related to the complete installation and maintenance of highway signs throughout the District on all state and federal routes including urban and rural areas. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times without supervision or with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret and react to unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. **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 No experience or training is required. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a current Class D Chauffer's License. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found [here](https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=151980). **Job Duties:** - Perform sign installation, replacement, and maintenance on all State Highways in accordance with the manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. This includes highway signing, construction and road closure signing, barricades, warning and other permanent and temporary signing. - Have knowledge of Louisiana vehicular laws listed in Revised Statue 32. - Required to use measuring devices (Tapes, distance measuring instrument, distance-measuring wheels), cameras, copy devices, etc. **Position-Specific Details:** •**Current** Class "**D"** Chauffer's License required before appointment. • Pass random drug testing • Operate a forklift, gasoline post driver/auger, and various hand tools • Lift 75 lbs. repeatedly • Have knowledge of the use of UHF radio and proper radio etiquette • Utilize cell phones, GPS devices, computer and email to facilitate communication. **Appointment Type:** Probational/Promotional **Work Schedule:** Monday-Thursday from 6:30AM to 5:00PM. **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 **w** **ill not** be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. **Applications may be rejected if incomplete.** **Contact Information:** For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact: Joey Rachal Engineering Technician 7 318-561-5113 *“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.](https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Tech_Asst_Guidance.asp) Louisiana is a State A…