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Engineering Technician 1-4 (Water Resources)
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DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Baton Rouge, LA (In Person)
$44,845 Salary, Full-Time
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Engineering Technician 1-4 (Water Resources) DOTD-Engineering & Operations Baton Rouge, LA Job Details $2,427
- $4,366 a month 16 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Parental leave Qualifications Public works construction inspection Heavy equipment operation Engineering Construction site inspections Direct client contact Complaint handling High school diploma or GED Disaster response Drainage systems Equipment maintenance Emergency response procedures Public permit project coordination Public permit field inspections Data collection Right-of-way Entry level Under 1 year Water resource engineering Full Job Description Salary $2,427.
- $4,366.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 61/147197/ET1-4/6.29.26-VC Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 61
- Baton Rouge Opening Date 06/29/2026 Closing Date 7/8/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Engineering Technician 1
- 4 District 61
- Unit 170
- Baton Rouge
- Water Resources At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works.
Job:
The overall function of this position is responsible for assisting professional engineers in the performance of data collection, drainage concern resolution, drainage project preparation, program application review and permitting process work of the Water Resources Section. These responsibilities include ensuring that all work is produced in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Regulatory and inspection activities for Water Resources, Public Works and Right of Way Permits are performed. This position is located in District 61/ 170/East Baton Rouge Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 6, Water Resources Engineer. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with minimal 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. 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 and Other Information Job duties: Work within the Water Resources Section to review and process various permits. Perform field visits to permit application sites to conduct pre and post construction inspections. Respond to and investigate drainage complaints from elected officials, local municipalities, and the public. Assist the Water Resources Engineer with plan development, work reports, estimating quantities and engineering studies. Assist with emergency operations/disaster response.Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Probational and Promotional Career Progression:
This Position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4Compensation:
Depends on qualifications Engineering Technician 1- $14.00/hourly Engineering Technician 2
- $16.03/hourly Engineering Technician 3
- $18.35/hourly Engineering Technician 4
- $21.
Every Hour Worked How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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.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: Seth Mosley District 61 Water Resources Engineer 225-231-4130 "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." Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here. 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: 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).