Engineering Technician DCL

Engineering Technician Dcl

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is a diverse organization with approximately 4,000 employees statewide. The agency employs individuals in professional, technical, and administrative support positions to provide a strong and reliable transportation system. We seek talented and innovative people who demonstrate excellence while delivering transportation systems that enhance quality of life and facilitate economic growth. The position involves managing, coordinating, and supervising the design section's project plans for the Pavement Preservation Program (Non-Interstate) for District 62, ensuring quality control and cost-effective solutions for the traveling public. DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus five years of sub-professional engineering experience. Substitutions are available for the high school diploma or GED. A combination of coursework from different fields will not be accepted.

Supplemental Qualification: Three (3) years of engineering technician experience in reviewing, drafting and/or design of road, bridge and/or water resources engineering construction plans/projects at the Engineering Technician 4 level or higher.

Job Specification: The official job specifications for this role can be found here.

Job Duties: Utilizes advanced computer software like CADD, MS Office, and roadway, hydraulic, and guardrail design software. Demonstrates knowledge in interpreting and applying departmental policies, procedures, EDSMs, AASHTO Road Design Guidelines, 3R Road Design Guidelines, DOTD Road Design Standards, standard plans, contract specifications, and design manuals. Selects appropriate treatment for preserving asphaltic concrete roadways maintained by LADOTD.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, promotion, or by detail to special duty. Work Schedule: Work hours are to be determined, Monday - Friday. Compensation: Starting salary is $24.04.

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.

Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact: Ben Tassin Program Delivery/Design Engineer 985-375-0165.