Engineering Technician 5 (training)

Engineering Technician 5 (Training)

The mission of the District 03 Training Unit is to develop our workforce through structured training, professional development, continuing education, and on-the-job training that is essential to maximizing employee potential and providing qualified personnel crucial to the effective management of the transportation system. DOTD is looking for an individual to join our Training section for District 03 Headquarters located in Lafayette, Louisiana. This position assists in the management of the highly complex and technical District-wide training program and is responsible for maintaining a highly trained and qualified workforce of employees, consultants, and contractors. They will serve as the technical expert, advisor, or consultant to other DOTD sections and non-department organizations. Applicants should be self-motivated, and have extensive knowledge of DOTD's construction practices, on roads and bridges. Minimum qualifications: possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; or six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; or eighteen semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics.

Job duties include managing the department's structured training program for leadership; construction inspector training and implementation of the certification program for department and non-department personnel; determining and assessing the training needs of district employees through STPs, needs assessments, individual development plans (IDPs), new technologies, etc.; designing, developing or acquiring training courses and training programs; scheduling, notifying and delivering a wide variety of training courses to department personnel; budgeting necessary resources, maintaining an inventory of resources, and training materials that support the unit; mastering and maintaining multiple databases such as SAP/LEO/Success Factors/LSO; ECC Navigation and Reporting; DTRN, as well as the Non DOTD Construction Inspection Training System (CITS) to track and store training accomplishments; running reports for personnel actions; approving and/or verifying all personnel actions for compliance to STPs and other mandates; administering, grading, reviewing and approving a multitude of written examinations and performance evaluations; facilitating the Equipment Operators Checklist Program (EOCP) for Mobile Equipment Operators; providing one on one assistance to employees with special training needs in order to ensure training and promotional opportunities; conducting district training needs assessments and making recommendations to the District 03 Training Coordinator; serving on various committees as needed in order to aid in the development of new training courses/programs; assisting in the management of DOTD's Construction Certification/Re-Certification Program by providing personal assistance to Department and Non-Department personnel preparing for performance testing; conducting performance evaluation exams in order to verify student's competency levels in their respective certification areas; and functioning as a liaison between the district and several other DOTD sections including LTRC, technology transfer and training, safety, human resources, materials lab, construction (site manager) by facilitating the transfer of information between the sections and districts.

Position-specific details include appointment type: probationary or promotional; compensation: minimum hire rate $24.04 additional $2.00/hr premium pay for every hour worked; and 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.

To apply, 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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact: Lynn Reed, Dawn Soileau, or Lela Babineaux DOTD - District 03 Human Resources.