ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 5 (OFFICE)

District 08-UNIT 208

Alexandria, LA Job Number:

08/50389718/ET5/05.08.26-LT District Recruitment for

Rapides Parish:

The overall function of this position is to perform sub professional engineering tasks and oversee construction projects to which assigned. This position is located in the District 08/ Unit 208 of the Department of Transportation and Development. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times without supervision or with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. 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. 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 Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR Eighteen semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Serves as lead worker over lower-level engineering technicians inspecting contractor's work, such as earthwork, structural concrete and asphaltic concrete to ensure a high quality of inspection work is being done. Reviews plans, specifications and contract on assigned project to verify that the contractor's personnel are in compliance. Compiles the required field data and reports in preparing partial estimates on assigned project. Performs leadership duties in assisting subordinates on assigned projects in sampling and testing of construction items. May be required to lift items up to 50 pounds. May be required to perform duties in extreme weather conditions.

Position Specific Details :

Appointment Type:

Promotional/Probational Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday from 7:45AM to 4:15PM. How T o

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. Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.

Contact Information:

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact: Steve Buskie Project Engineer 318-487-5717 "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.