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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN DCL
Salary
$3,999.00 - $7,006.00 Monthly
Location
Hammond, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
62/50541236/ETD/08.31.23-TR
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 62- Hammond
Opening Date
08/31/2023
Closing Date
9/7/2023 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental Information
DISTRICT 62-UNIT 170 – ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN DCL - HAMMOND
JOB NUMBER: 62/50541236/ETD/08.31.23-TR
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx
Supplemental Qualifications: Three (3) years of engineering technician experience at the advanced journeyman (ET4) in a district training unit, district construction inspection gang, or a district laboratory gang.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Preference may be given for experience in instructional design and/or classroom facilitation.
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 completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
“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.”
For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact
Jennifer Branton
Assistant District Administrator - Engineering
985-375-0103
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus five 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 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.
Supplemental Qualification Requirements
Because these positions require specialized areas of knowledge, supplemental qualification requirements are established for each position.
NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
Function Of Work
To perform highly complex and technical assignments requiring the demonstrated ability to interpret, select, adapt and apply diverse engineering guidelines, precedents, principles and practices to non-routine, highly specialized situations; to serve as a technical expert, advisor or consultant to other agency staff and/or consultants or contractors in a highly technical engineering specialty or program function.
This job is designated a Dual Career Ladder job as defined in Civil Service Rule 1.14.1.1, requiring performance of higher level, more complex duties and possession of advanced, specialized skills. A Civil Service Commission approved agency policy is required prior to implementation.
Level Of Work
Expert.
Supervision Received
Broad from an Engineer 5 or higher or comparable level professional manager of the agency served.
Supervision Exercised
May exercise functional or regulatory supervision on a project or programmatic basis.
Location of Work:
May be used by any State agency.
Job Distinctions
Differs from Engineering Technician 5 by level of complexity, agency's recognition as section/district technical expert in specialized area and/or by requirement for extensive training and experience in a highly specialized field.
Differs from Engineering Technician 6 or 7 by the absence of supervisory responsibilities as well as by DCL policy requirements for supplemental qualifications and PPR ratings.
Examples of Work
Utilizes a substantial knowledge base of experience and training to perform the most complex duties of a specialized engineering nature. Provides guidance and technical training to agency personnel in other sections/districts.
Provides assistance and technical advice on non-routine, sensitive issues in area of expertise to professional engineers and agency executives.
Serves as an agency representative in meetings with local, State and federal government officials and elected officials; prepares important written reports or makes important oral presentations to outside entities.
Serves as a court-recognized expert witness.
Independently plans, prepares, accomplishes and/or monitors progress of agency programs and projects of substantial scope and importance to the agency.
Oversees the development of modifications to sophisticated engineering computer systems and software programs.
Develops new procedures/guidelines by utilizing the latest technology available in a specialized area; provides expert, technical advice to engineers and contractors regarding procedural, project or plan revisions.
Evaluates new concepts and procedures; establishes standards or policies that serve as agency-wide directives.
Manages a technical program with statewide responsibilities and impact; provides expert advice and guidance to field personnel; resolves field problems; approves field recommendations, thereby ensuring compliance with regulations and policy.
Provides unique solutions to non-routine problems; delivers analysis of data in completed format ready for inclusion in reports or presentations.
Analyzes complex designs, providing engineer with detailed analytical comments and recommendations; prepares and submits evaluations of consultants' or contractors' performance.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
Benefits
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- Mardi Gras,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Memorial Day,
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Good Friday,
- Independence Day,
- New Year's Day
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To)
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries.
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
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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 "NA".
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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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Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?
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What are your career interests?
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Do you possess experience in instructional design?
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If yes, please indicate the number of years. If no, please indicate "N/A."
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Do you possess experience in training or classroom facilitation?
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If yes, please indicate the number of years. If no, please indicate "N/A."
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the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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