Engineering Technician-DCL (Railroad RepresentativeAsphalt Plant Inspector) Position Available In Tangipahoa, Louisiana

Engineering Technician-DCL (Railroad RepresentativeAsphalt Plant Inspector)
Salary
$4,167.00

• $7,502.00 Monthly
  Location Hammond, LA
  Job Type
  Promotion
  Job Number
  62/50681653/ETDCL/04.01.25-TR
  Department
  DOTD-Engineering & Operations
  Division
  District 62
• Hammond
  Opening Date
  04/01/2025
  Closing Date
  4/15/2025 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

Supplemental Information

DISTRICT 62

• UNIT 150
• HAMMOND
  62/50681653/ETD/04.01.25-TR
• Only current state employees will be considered for this promotional vacancy.
• About to position:
  The overall function of this position is to serve as the district-wide railroad technical expert, advisor, and coordinator, as well as the technical expert on the inspection of permitted construction projects within DOTD right-of-way.

This position is located in District 62, Unit 150, of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Construction Coordinator, however, may also periodically receive functional supervision from other supervising Engineer 6 (Project Engineer) and Engineer 7 (Area Engineer) positions throughout District 62, as well as from the ADA of Engineering, as detailed in the duties and responsibilities listed below, within each respective parish/area. The ET DCL is considered the District subject matter expert for all concerns related to railroads and as a district-wide specialist in the preservation, design, validation, production and Iaydown operations of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) for Highway construction projects. The incumbent is required to interpret and perform a variety of highly complex and technical HMA sampling, testing and inspection procedures to determine the acceptability of contractor produced HMA. The incumbent must be self-motivated, independent, be able to perform duties many times with minimal or no supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks, including possible out-of-state training. The incumbent is required to operate a state vehicle for district-wide and statewide travel to perform duties and to attend meetings and/or trainings. The duties establish herein may also be performed during nighttime construction operations. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
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Supplemental Qualifications:

Three (3) years of engineering technician experience in railroad inspections, field construction inspection work, and/or Laboratory testing at the Engineering Technician 4 level or higher. Asphalt Plant Certification will be required within 3 years from the date of hire.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. for this vacancy, click on the “” 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.

DOTD EMPLOYEES

Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines. “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.”
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Clay Gottschalck
Construction Coordinator
985-375-0111
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services

• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.

net) .
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
Utilizes a substantial knowledge base of experience and training to perform the most complex duties of a specialized engineering nature. Provides guidance and technical training to agency personnel in other sections/districts.
Provides assistance and technical advice on non-routine, sensitive issues in area of expertise to professional engineers and agency executives.
Serves as an agency representative in meetings with local, State and federal government officials and elected officials; prepares important written reports or makes important oral presentations to outside entities.
Serves as a court-recognized expert witness.
Independently plans, prepares, accomplishes and/or monitors progress of agency programs and projects of substantial scope and importance to the agency.
Oversees the development of modifications to sophisticated engineering computer systems and software programs.
Develops new procedures/guidelines by utilizing the latest technology available in a specialized area; provides expert, technical advice to engineers and contractors regarding procedural, project or plan revisions.
Evaluates new concepts and procedures; establishes standards or policies that serve as agency-wide directives.
Manages a technical program with statewide responsibilities and impact; provides expert advice and guidance to field personnel; resolves field problems; approves field recommendations, thereby ensuring compliance with regulations and policy.
Provides unique solutions to non-routine problems; delivers analysis of data in completed format ready for inclusion in reports or presentations.
Analyzes complex designs, providing engineer with detailed analytical comments and recommendations; prepares and submits evaluations of consultants’ or contractors’ performance.
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