About This Job
DISTRICT 02-UNIT 170
JOB NUMBER: 2/50379388/ET1-4/6.05.26-SU
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.
If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!
This Engineering Technician operates in the District Design Section and assists with the planning, preparation and development of road design.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Job Duties and Other Information
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Prepares contract proposals and contract documents ,composes plan proposals.
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Uses CADD and other engineering-related software programs.
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Plots and drafts very complex engineering and/or surveying drawings using computer drafting software.
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Uses electronic survey data to prepare topographic plan sheets for plan details such as intersection layouts, drainage details ect..
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Probational and Promotional
Career Progression:
This Position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4
Compensation: Depends on qualifications
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Engineering Technician 1 - $14.00/hourly
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Engineering Technician 2 - $16.03/hourly
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Engineering Technician 3 - $18.35/hourly
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Engineering Technician 4 - $21.00/hourly
Additional $2.00/Hourly Premium Pay for Every Hour Worked
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.
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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.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Brittany Rooney
Engineer 6
504-376-0251
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available
here
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Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to
make a difference
through 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.
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/
Parental Leave
– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave
– State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
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New Year's Day
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
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Mardi Gras,
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Good Friday,
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Memorial Day,
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Independence Day,
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Labor Day,
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Veteran's Day,
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Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
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Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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.
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. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
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Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
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Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
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Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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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 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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Do you possess either a High School Diploma or GED?
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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?