Engineering Technician DCL Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4844668) Apply  Engineering Technician DCL Salary $4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 40/50684078/ETDCL/02.24.25-BH Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division Section 40 Opening Date 02/24/2025 Closing Date 3/3/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information Section 40 - Construction 40/50684078/ETDCL/02.24.25-BH This position provides technical expertise for the Construction Division in the field of electrical construction. This position functionally supervises the Project Engineer's inspectors within this electrical area of responsibility with only general guidance from the Fabrication Engineer. This position gives advice and guidance in all phases of electrical construction for the Department of Transportation and Development, including movable bridges, airports, interstate lighting, rest centers and pumping stations on a statewide basis. Supplemental Qualification Requirements: Five (5) years of experience inspecting the work of electricians or inspecting electrical construction activities. This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty. 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 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. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* For further information about this vacancy contact: Greg Coco Fabrication Engineer 1201 Capitol Access Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70802 225-379-1563 "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 here: www.laworks.net/workforcedev/Irs/Irs_tech_asst_guidance.asp.” 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 This position provides technical expertise for the Construction Division in the field of electrical construction. This position functionally supervises the Project Engineer's inspectors within this electrical area of responsibility with only general guidance from the Fabrication Engineer. This position gives advice and guidance in all phases of electrical construction for the Department of Transportation and Development, including movable bridges, airports, interstate lighting, rest centers and pumping stations on a statewide bases. This position regularly meets with design personnel from the Department concerning construction of electrical installations. This position acts as a liaison between electrical contractors and the Department's personnel when conflicts arise. This position meets with the Federal Highway Administration, various sewer and water boards, airports, and consulting engineering firms concerning electrical matters. This position must keep abreast with National Electrical Code and the National Fire Protection Association Electrical Inspection Manual. This position works around danger when in field, due to traffic and possible electric shock or electrocution. This position provides technical expertise to the Fabrication Engineer, Electrical Engineers, and Bridge Design, in preventing and resolving contract disputes involving field electrical installation and code requirements. 75% Provides technical expertise in the field of electrical construction to assist the Project Engineer, Contractor, and Design Engineers in resolving any discrepancies that may occur between the plans and specifications throughout the term of the project. These projects are on a statewide basis. Perf01ms sub-professional engineering electrical work throughout the State on a daily basis, beginning at the planning stages of the project and continuing through its' completion. This position functionally supervises the Project Engineer's Construction Inspectors within area of responsibility, with only general guidance from supervisor. This functional supervision includes all phases of electrical construction handled by the Department, including movable bridges, airports, interstate roadway lighting, traffic signals, rest areas, and pumping stations to ensure that each project is constructed in accordance with project plans, contract specifications, appropriate National Electrical codes, National Fire Protection Association, and specific procedures for each project. 10% Participates in plan-in-hand field meetings and field reviews between the Construction and Design Section held prior to letting, using expertise in field construction techniques to assist the Electrical Construction Engineer in resolving discrepancies that result between the plans and actual field conditions. Participates , statewide, in pre-construction conferences and office reviews between the Construction Section and the contractor, which are held to resolve any electrical questions and/or problems the Contractor has encountered during review of the plans and specifications, but prior to beginning construction. 10% Assist the Structural Fabrication unit in its other areas of responsibilities of Steel fabrication, Precast/Prestressed Concrete, and Coating inspection. 5% May perform other duties as required, including but not limited too emergency/disaster duties. SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATION: Five (5) years of experience as a certified electrician. *While in official capacity, DOTO employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTO policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. *While in official capacity, DOTO employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTO policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. 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 have five (5) years of experience inspecting the work of electricians or inspecting electrical construction activities? + Yes + No 08 Do you have five (5) years of experience as a certified electrician? + Yes + No 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