Engineering Technician 1 - 5 (Soil Lab Technician)

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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1-5
Section 19 - Research (LTRC)
JOB NUMBER: 19/50601733/Eng1-5/07.11.25
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Under the supervision of the Engineer Supervisor team or Engineer Technician DCL, this position is responsible for conducting the unit's laboratory and field research program in response to DOTD's objectives and in response to problems of extraordinary difficulty by serving as lead worker for the Concrete Research Unit of the Louisiana Transportation Research Center. This program encompasses a full spectrum of transportation technology and operations incorporating widely diverse infrastructure areas ranging from geosynthetics, geologic engineering, geotechnical field instrumentation, in-situ soil exploration, nuclear non-destructive testing, piling and embankment design, to pavement base material and subgrade design.Possession of a high school diploma or GED.

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

• Assists the Engineer 6 and Engineering Technician DCL in the development and conduct of research activities.
• Develops and conducts work plans and executes the research program to accomplish all research tasks and formal studies in response to complex engineering problems.
• Collects and analyzes data in the geotechnical related research area involving the use of cone penetrometer, geogauge, load compression tester, electric cone penetrometer electrical density gauge and field inclinometer.
• Uses independent judgement based on experience and knowledge in the units area of responsibility in the laboratory and field collection of data.
• Delivers analysis of data in completed format ready for reporting or presentation.
• With broad supervision from the Engineering Technician DCL, evaluates new concepts and procedures through hands on interaction with various materials and personnel including engineers and academics.

Position-Specific Details:

***This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies***

Appointment Type: Promotional or Probational

Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday Some night time, weekend, and holiday work may be required.

Career Progression: This position(s) may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, 4,5 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour.

Engineering Technician 1 - Starting salary is $12.22/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $14.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $16.03/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $18.35/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.

Engineering Technician 5 - Starting salary is $21.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked

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

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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Theresa Rankin

Administrative Program Specialist C

4101 Gourrier Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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