Engineering Technician 7

DISTRICT 02-UNIT 282

JOB NUMBER: 02.50685621.ET7/7.1.25-LA

At DOTD our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines. This position may be filled as a Detail to Special Duty or a Probationary Appointment requiring 6-24 months on probation.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Vocational Rehabilitation - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net)

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.

Minimum Qualifications 1. Generic Option: Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus five years of sub-professional engineering experience.

2. DOTD Maintenance Option: Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus five years of experience in the construction or maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways or associated structures; or in the maintenance or repair of mechanical or electronic office equipment, precision machinery, or electronic and electrical systems.

SUBSTITUTIONS (applies to both options):
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 a maximum of four years of 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 coursework must be in the same specialized field. A combination of coursework 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:

60% SUPERVISION: Supervises a team of DOTD employees engaged in the inspection, sampling, testing, and surveying of constructions projects. Prepares and conducts employee performance appraisals. Provides supervision and inspection of contractors in accordance with Department Plans and Specifications. Instructs DOTD employees in the proper method of inspection, sampling and testing, documentation for construction projects. Supervises and computes or checks quantities for payment of both partial and final estimates. Checks entries in field books and ensures that DOTD employees are following safety procedures.

25% DATA MATERIAL: Supervises and/or prepares estimate worksheets, sample identification, daily diaries, and material memorandums. Disseminates information to contractors and subordinates engaged in construction projects. Assembles the required Certificates of Delivery, Certificates of Compliance and Certificates of Analysis for materials delivered to the project. Compiles all required correspondence for the field books and information required for final acceptance on construction projects. Gathers information necessary for Plan Changes.

10% PROJECT COORDINATION: Reviews construction plans by checking dimensions, alignments, summaries of quantities, cross-sections and special details. Conducts project site Labor and EEO interviews and completes required reports.

5% May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor whenever necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:
This position is located in our Thibodaux Construction Unit.

SALARY: $24.04 Hourly

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score or assessment 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.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Brandon Usey

LA DOTD

Project Engineer

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