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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service ENGINEER INTERN 1 - ENGINEER 5 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
ENGINEER INTERN 1 - ENGINEER 5
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ENGINEER INTERN 1 - ENGINEER 5
Salary
$4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
42/50562760/ENG1-5/06.25.24-CC
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
Section 42
Opening Date
06/25/2024
Closing Date
7/7/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
Supplemental Information
Section 42 - Maintenance Systems Management
42/50562760/ENG1-5/06.25.24-CC
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
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineer Intern 1-2 or an Engineer 3-5 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). 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.
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. *
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 availablehere (https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Tech_Asst_Guidance.asp) .
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Danny Tullier
Engineer 7
225-379-1355
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana. However, the applicant will be required to obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met.
NOTE: Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed atwww.lapels.com
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To apply scholastic theory and elementary engineering skills to a variety of tasks involving standard procedures and practices in the field, office, or laboratory in order to acquire practical experience for licensure.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct from a higher-level engineer.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Functional supervision may be exercised over Engineering Technicians.
LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Engineer Intern Applicant by the presence of a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Differs from Engineer Intern 2 by the absence of independence when completing basic assignments.
Examples of Work
Supplemental Information
The overall function of this position is to serve as a lead worker over the Department's Contract Maintenance program and to assist with program management duties, safety initiatives, special assignments, and the management of the Department's Maintenance Management Systems. This position is located in Section 42/Gang 007 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 6. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties without supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training Programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate 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.
Examples of Work
40% Serves as a lead worker over the Department's Contract Maintenance program on a statewide level, which has an approximate annual budget of $26 million. Compiles historical budget data to help establish and monitor the funding limits for each of the nine DOTD districts and various statewide projects. Reviews and approves updates to proposal and agreement templates used statewide. Manages the preparation of specialized proposal packages for contract maintenance projects, and coordinates plan and specification preparation for project bidding and advertisement. Tracks the requests for funding for unforeseen and emergency situations. Works with other HQ sections and district personnel to bid and award projects that fall within Letter Bid criteria.
15% Assists other Maintenance units with special projects and tasks. This may include preparation, advertisement and award of projects or assisting the Equipment section. Updates may be required due to changes in the Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, industry standards, and/or testing methods. Updates may also be needed due to changes in equipment or policies within DOTD.
10% Assists in the establishment and updating of Material Specifications for use in maintenance activities. This task involves coordination with the Procurement section, Materials Lab, and DOTD districts.
10% Assists the Engineer 6 with duties as safety liaison for Section 42 and the Office of Operations, Program Management of projects utilizing the Miscellaneous Operations Repair Fund (MORF) and declared emergency projects, and other special assignments.
10% Serves as backup to the Engineer 6 in their role as the Department's Roadway Damages Assessment Team Coordinator. The mission of the Department's Damage Assessment Team (DAT) is to perform and deliver timely, accurate engineering damage assessment reports, cost estimates, and summaries of the State transportation infrastructure components and facilities, in order to expedite recovery efforts and provide Position Description SCS will keep this document for six (6) years. Page 2 of 3 for cost recovery/reimbursement. The Roadway DAT Coordinator, coordinates with District Points of Contact, FHW A/FEMA, and other team members to conduct damages assessment site visits after declared disaster events. They are responsible for creation and approval of the Detailed Damage Inspection Reports required by the FHWA to document damages and cost estimates determined to be eligible for reimbursement through the FHWA Emergency Relief (ER) Program. Also assists the Engineer 6 as Program Manager for projects developed to repair eligible sites, ensuring the projects are assigned to a Project Manager and completed within the eligibility timeframe criteria of the FHW A ER Program. Manages the Department's damage survey tool, ESRI Survey 123, for use by district staff in the initial survey of post-event damages. Creates and updates the survey for each event, provides technical assistance to district staff, administers user security lists and profiles, and compiles data collected into maps and spreadsheets to assist the DAT Coordinators in administering the program. Also manages the Department's use and administration of the FHWA's Mobile Solution for Assessment and Reporting (MSAR). This application allows electronic creation of DDIR documents on mobile devices or PC's, including tracking and approval workflows. Assigns users and provides technical support.
10% Assists in directing the activities associated with the DOTD's Maintenance Management System (Agile
Assets and Plant Maintenance). The systems are used for the collection, reporting, and analysis of data from district maintenance operations. Supports other staff responsible for handling daily work activities, functions, support, and training for certain modules in Agile Assets and Plant Maintenance.
5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
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
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Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?
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02
Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
Yes
No
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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?
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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
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No
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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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Do you possess a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate, or a current license to practice professional engineering in Louisiana or any other state?
Yes
No
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your license number, original issue date and expiration date. If you answered no, indicate "N/A".
Required Question
Agency
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
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