Engineering Technician 3 (Statewide Survey Crew)
- State of Louisiana
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Full Time
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 3
Section 30 - Location/Survey
JOB NUMBER: 33/128899/ET3/7.14.25-EH
This Engineering Technician 3 assists professional surveyors and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of field survey work in Location and Survey.
Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus two years of sub-professional engineering experience.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.
College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience provided that six semester hours of each thirty are in one of these specialized fields: architecture, cartography, chemistry, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, geography, geology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics. All specialized course work credited must be in the same specialized field. A combination of course work from different fields will not be accepted.
Full-time training in sub-professional engineering from a trade school or technical institute will substitute for the required experience on a month for month basis for a maximum of one year of experience.
Completion of a two year course of study in a sub-professional engineering curriculum from a trade school or technical institute will substitute for two years of the required experience.
NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here . Job Duties:
- Utilizes a thorough knowledge and understanding of Department procedures, policies, standards and specifications in the course of assisting in the electronic collection and processing of field survey data required as a basis for the design of roadway and bridge projects. These activities include control surveying, hydrographic surveying, topographic surveying and boundary surveying. Applies DOTD surveying and engineering policies and procedures to normal work situations in the field and while utilizing computer software to edit the electronic survey data to ensure both quality and quantity of data provided.
- Assists in properly maintaining all associated surveying equipment necessary for accurate data collection. This includes periodically verifying the correctness of all measuring devices including electronic distance and angular measuring devices (total stations), vertical measuring devices (levels0, electronic data collectors.
- Completes required training classes and receives on-the-job training in performing all phases of electronic survey data collection and the development and use of computer-generated digital terrain models (DTM).
- May perform additional duties as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of the Location and Survey section.
- May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
Position-Specific Details:
***This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies***
Appointment Type: Promotional or Probational
Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $16.03/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
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.
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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Stanley Ard Surveyor Administrator DOTD/Location/Survey 1201 Capitol Access Road Baton Rouge, LA 7080...