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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - MAINTENANCE in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - MAINTENANCE
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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - MAINTENANCE
Salary
$4,099.00 - $8,044.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
16/50672956/HRSPEC/04.15.26-LH
Department
DOTD-Administration
Division
Section 16
Opening Date
04/15/2026
Closing Date
4/26/2026 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
Human Resources - Section 16
Maintenance HQ Annex - Baton Rouge
16/50672956/HRSPEC/04.15.26-LH
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.
This position serves as the HR Specialist for the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and reports directly to the Region 2 HR District HR Manager. The District HR Unit is comprised of thirty four (34) professional HR positions that are responsible for supporting the twelve (12) District/Maintenance HR office across the state (3000+ employees), in all aspects of HR functions. The incumbent of this position serves as the lead worker and liaison for the District 08 HR office. 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. The incumbent of this position exercises independent judgement and discretion as well as effective oral and written communication skills. This position requires periodic statewide and/or overnight travel.
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.
AN IDEAL CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Communicating Effectively:Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.
Displaying Expertise:Solves problems using current expertise, explains concepts clearly, and adjusts messages for different audiences.
Making Accurate Judgments:Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions using available info, context, and trade-offs.
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
Six years of human resources experience; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of human resources experience; OR
A bachelor’s degree plus three 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 two 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 found here (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=170960) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Serves as the primary contact for District 08 HR Analysts for all HR matters and acts as a liaison between Headquarters HR and the District for the administration of HR programs. Acts as the lead worker and go-to expert responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of all HR functions. Implements and evaluates processes to create efficiencies; reviews personnel action entries to ensure the accuracy/data quality of data entered and supporting documentation; ensures compliance with established laws, rules, policies, and procedures; examines workflow and recommends the redistribution of workload.
Acts as a strategic partner for specialized functions of HR, including but not limited to recruitment/onboarding, staffing, payroll/benefits, drug/alcohol testing, knowledge management, and retirement.
Provides functional oversight of the District 08 HR office and offers support and professional development to District HR Analysts through formal and informal training/coaching.
Runs reports from LaGov HCM to monitor entries, appointments, and produce a wide variety of complex statistical reports as requested by the District HR Unit Manager, HR Director, and/or District Administration.
Makes recommendations on the development/revision of policies and procedures. Provides routine updates to HR District Unit Manager and ADA of Business. May assist in the selection process for District HR Analysts, and makes recommendations for hire, reallocation, and permanent status of District HR Analysts.
Provides recommendations and guidance to District Administrators, ADA of Business, and HQ HR Management on non-routine matters and/or compliance issues
Acts as the liaison and strategic partner assisting with daily HR operations. Collaborates to understand and address ongoing needs; ensures continuity of services during peak seasons and/or due to turnover. May process and implement a full range of personnel related actions to include the entry of appointments, reallocations, separations, transfers, etc. in the LaGov HCM system.
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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Lakesha Harris
Human Resources Manager, Region 2
(225) 935-0164
lakesha.harris@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_rehabilitation.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
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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
Yes
No
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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
Yes
No
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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
Yes
No
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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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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?
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CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?
I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.
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CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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DE: Displaying Expertise - How well do you apply subject-matter expertise to solve problems, share insights, and communicate effectively with others?
I struggle to explain basic concepts, apply subject-matter knowledge, or share accurate information.
I apply subject-matter knowledge in typical situations and communicate clearly with some guidance or support.
I use my subject-matter expertise to solve problems, explain concepts clearly, and tailor communication to different audiences.
I demonstrate deep subject-matter expertise, explain complex topics with clarity, and provide strategic insights that support broader goals.
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DE: Displaying Expertise - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?
I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
I try to weigh options but struggle when there’s uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.
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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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Do you possess a 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)?
Yes
No
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If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please list the designation type, number, issue date, and expiration date below. If you answered 'No,' please enter N/A.
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State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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