Contracts/Grants Reviewer 1

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency. This position plays a key role in the Department’s contracting and procurement activities for consulting engineering and related professional services. The role oversees the preparation, processing, and administration of complex contracts and related procurement, advertising, and invoicing documents, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with applicable Louisiana laws, Civil Service rules, and DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. AN IDEAL CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
• Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities.

The position is located in East Baton Rouge, Contract Services Section and report to the Contract/Grants Reviewer Supervisor. Three years of experience in contracts or grants management, procurement, financial management, or accounting; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor’s degree.

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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: Depending on level and assignment, the Contract/Grants Reviewer may:

• Contract Administration: Develops, prepares, and processes advertisements, contracts, amendments, supplements, task orders, extra work letters, compensation documents, and other contractual documents for consulting engineering and related professional services, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and DOTD policies and procedures.

• Procurement Management: Processes procurement requests and purchase orders; interprets project managers’ requirements, coordinates funding updates, and releases funds to support project and program needs.

• Guidance & Training: Provides guidance, technical assistance, and training to project and program managers and CCS staff on contracting, procurement, and related operational processes.

• Additional Support: Performs other duties as assigned in support of CCS operations, including emergency and disaster response activities as needed.

Position-Specific Details: Compensation: The Contract/Grants Reviewer 1 qualifies for a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $1,510.40 biweekly. Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy. 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. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Paulette Territo Administrative Program Director 4 (225) 379-1469 [email protected]

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.

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