Engineering Technician 4 (Statewide Survey Crew)

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 4

Section 30 - Location/Survey

JOB NUMBER: 30/128899/ET4/8.14.25-EH

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 Engineering Technician 4 assists professional surveyors and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of field survey work in Location and Survey.

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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 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.

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).
• Incumbent often works under hazardous conditions as surveys are conducted near vehicular traffic, hilly or swampy terrain, etc. Each member of the crew is required to adhere to strict safety standards and the wearing of special safety attire.
• This position requires statewide travel each week that may involve overnight stays Monday through Thursday.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty

Compensation: Engineering Technician 4 - This position is eligible for premium pay of $2.00 per hour worked.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies

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:

Stanley Ard

Surveyor Administrator

DOTD/Location/Survey

1201 Capitol Access Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

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