Engineering Technician DCL Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4826208) Apply  Engineering Technician DCL Salary $4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly Location Lafayette, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 03-50651440-ETDCL-02122025-DS Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 3- Lafayette Opening Date 02/12/2025 Closing Date 2/26/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information DISTRICT 03 - UNIT 500 Lafayette (Railroads) JOB NUMBER: 03-50651440-ETDCL-02122025-DS Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. Supplemental Qualifications: Three (3) years of engineering technician experience at the advancement journeyman level (ET 4 or above) in utility relocation, utility and/or driveway right of way permits, railroad inspections, and/or field construction inspection work. 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. Please list all work experience on your application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position. *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. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS\_Tech\_Asst\_Guidance.asp For further information about this vacancy contact: Dawn Soileau or Lynn Reed DOTD – District 03 Human Resources (337) 262-6100 Minimum 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 35% Responsible for inspection and evaluation of public railroad crossings (on & off system) located within District 03. Uses the resulting information and evaluations to resolve issues at problem crossings and to upgrade crossing data in the state maintained inventory system (RIMS). Receives complaints from the general public, via phone, e-mail and in person concerning deterioration of railroad crossings, malfunctioning signals, high profile crossings, and other safety related rail issues. Coordinates a resolution between the associated representatives, individually and at the request of the District Engineer Administrator, for on-site inspections of railroad crossings and other railroad crossing concerns when LA DOTD interests are involved. 20% Functions as the Project Engineers lead inspector for inspections of newly constructed railroad crossings, installation of cantilevers and signals, repair of existing crossings, and other railroad related projects. Works with the Project Engineer and his/her staff to ensure daily work reports are complete, quantities are recorded and verified, estimates are prepared and accurate, as-builts are complete, and the 2059 is complete and turned in. Attends the final inspection with the Project Engineer once the project is complete. 10% Visually inspects, on a quarterly basis, all district-wide railroad crossings to determine condition of roadway approaches, track conditions, crossing signals and vegetation/sight clearance issues. Maintains a record of all inspections. PERMITS 30% Functions as the permit section’s lead inspector on all permit related construction activities within the district and ensures work is performed in accordance with DOTD specifications and approved drawings. Reports any findings of non-conformance to the respective Area Engineer, ADA of Engineering, and District Permits Specialist. Utilizes expertise and knowledge to suggest any corrective actions necessary. Receives and investigates complaints/concerns from the general public, Parish Maintenance Superintendents and other DOTD employees, and local officials on unpermitted work within the DOTD right of way, and reports the findings of the investigation to the District’s Permit Specialist. 5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support 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. 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 athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** 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): + 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), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee? + Yes + No 02 Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee? + Yes + No 03 Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana? + Yes + No 04 If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA". 05 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? 06 What are your career interests? 07 Do you possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate? + Yes + No 08 If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please list your certificate number, the date of issuance of your certificate, and the expiration date. If you answered 'No', please enter N/A. Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email