Engineering Technician 5

Engineering Technician 5

Salary

$3,640.00 - $6,552.00 Monthly

Location

Ferriday, LA

Job Type

Promotion

Job Number

58/50363489/ET5/07.03.2025-JB

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 58- Chase

Opening Date

07/03/2025

Closing Date

7/13/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

This position is a promotional opportunity open to current DOTD employees only and may be filled by a Detail to Special Duty

DISTRICT 58 - Unit 201

JOB NUMBER: 58/50363489/ET5/07.03.2025-JB

The overall function of this position is to serve as a lead worker over lower-level engineering technicians engaged in construction inspection work. This position is located in District 58, Unit 201 in the Project Engineer's office and reports directly to the Engineering Technician 7.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three 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.

A baccalaureate degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management or construction technology will substitute for all of the required experience.

Possession of an engineer intern certificate will substitute for all of the required experience.

NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

The incumbent will assist and coordinate with the ET-7 as the lead worker over a team of employees engaged in the inspections of construction projects assigned by the ET-7 or by the Project Engineer. The incumbent will perform duties of a lead worker by leading inspectors in inspection activities in verifying quality and quantity of materials as well as the methodology employed by the contractors to place and remove materials. The incumbent will provide inspection team and contractors with project information as required. As a lead worker, the incumbent will be engaged in monitoring the work of contracted personnel for compliance with plans and specifications.

As a lead worker, the incumbent will review, check and recommend changes of computations and figures developed by engineering technicians to ensure accuracy prior to submittal. The incumbent will monitor the developments of reports to ensure accuracy and completion in a timely manner.

The incumbent will review construction documents prior to construction for accuracy. This includes, but not limited to checking and computing earthwork quantities, computation sheets, cross sections, related field books, haul diagrams, and other data to ensure compliance with established and mandated Department policy and procedures.

As a lead worker, the incumbent will work closely with ET-7 in developing and prioritizing training needs of lower level technicians. This includes training and providing professional guidance in a mentor capacity. The incumbent will also monitor the performance of technicians and will provide feedback to the ET-7 to be used in the development of the PPR process.

May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities. May be subpoenaed as requested by DOTD legal Counsel. 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.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional, or Probation in Lieu of Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a CPG and will be filled as an Engineering Technician 5.

Compensation: Ranges from $21.00/hr - $37.80/hr, with $1.00/hr premium pay for hours actually worked.

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.

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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Contact Name: Joshua Davis

Title: Engineering Technician 7

Phone Number: ...

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As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

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• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
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• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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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 "N/A".

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Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

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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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What are your career interests?

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