ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT – ENGINEER 5

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ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT – ENGINEER 5

Salary

$4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

61/141378/E5/11.22.2024-KL

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 61- Baton Rouge

Opening Date

11/22/2024

Closing Date

12/20/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Supplemental Information

DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 170 – DESIGN – BATON ROUGE

JOB NUMBER: 61/141378/E5/11.22.2024-KL

ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT – ENGINEER 5

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

About this position:

This position is part of a Career Progression Group (CPG) that provides for a gradual progression from Engineer Intern Applicant thru Engineer 5 as the employee gains experience and proficiency. The overall function of this position for the design of highway construction projects, preparation of construction plans and other documents for highway projects, specifications and assisting in the letter bid process. Position is located in District 61/Unit 170, East Baton Rouge Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development. The complete job description is listed under Examples of Work below and represent the duties and responsibilities that the incumbent is expected to fulfill as an Engineer 5 at the end of the training series.

Engineer Intern Applicant - $24.04/hourly - Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

Applicants within 90 days of graduation may apply and not be deemed eligible until degree conferral. If you are applying prior to graduation, email the Hiring Manager listed below.

Engineer Intern 1 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $26.44/hourly . Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

Engineer Intern 2 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $28.29/ hourly . Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate plus one year of professional engineering experience.

Engineer 3 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $33.39/hourly . Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.

Engineer 4 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $36.90/hourly . Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus One year of licensed engineering experience OR Five years of professional engineering experience.

Engineer 5 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $39.48/hourly . Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus Two years of licensed engineering experience OR Six years of professional engineering experience.

TheLA DOTDis a diverse organization with approximately 4,000 employees state-wide. Our agency employs individuals in professional, technical, and administrative support positions to provide a strong and reliable transportation system. We seek talented and innovative people who demonstrate excellence while delivering transportation systems that enhance quality of life and facilitate economic growth. Interested candidates may Click here to apply (http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/All_Job_Openings.aspx)

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.

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

*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:

Sammy Lee

Program delivery/Design Engineer

225-231-4104

“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.”

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

NOTE: This is a temporary position to be utilized while the incumbent is securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Permanent status shall be denied to incumbents occupying this position.

NOTE: Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed atwww.lapels.com

NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

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:

Close 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 Engineering Technicians and other related jobs by the presence of responsibility for applying engineering principles under close supervision.

Differs from Engineer Intern 1 by the absence of a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

Examples of Work

Engineer 5 (Design Engineer)

Function Statement:

The overall function of this position for the design of highway construction projects, preparation of construction plans and other documents for highway projects, specifications and assisting in the letter bid process. This position also provides expert technical guidance to other engineers in regards to geometrics, traffic operational requirements and hydraulic design aspects. This position is located in District 61/Unit 170, East Baton Rouge Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to Joshua Stutes, Engineer 8. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without 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. This incumbent may serve as a functional supervisor and mentor to other staff or as a Team Leader in the supervisor’s absence and should serve as the overall office expert at the Engineer 5 level.

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.

The incumbent is required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as to maintain the following licensing and operate the following equipment:

• Knowledge of current LADOTD Standard Specifications for Roads & Bridges. Familiar with construction means and methods used on LADOTD construction projects. Ability to understand and interpret construction project contract documents, EDSMs, and Materials Sampling Manual. Ability to apply Civil Engineering principles and to perform calculations as necessary. Knowledge of traffic control standards and ability to recognize deficiencies in traffic control on projects. Proficient in basic Microsoft Office applications is required.

• Must have current Louisiana Professional Engineering License.

• Position is subject to drug testing as per LA DOTD policies

• Equipment used: Laptop computer; cell phone; measuring equipment (such as measuring wheel, tape measure, level); calculator.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

60% Design/Plan and Specification Development:Prepares construction plans for pavement preservation, contract maintenance, safety and other related projects at the District level which includes the following: design of guard rail systems, analysis and design of drainage structures, determination of work zone signing, pavement markings and roadway geometrics, preparation of cost estimates, preparation of detours, typical sections, loop layouts and plan quantities to be included in a complete plan set. Constructs contract proposal by determining the appropriate specifications for the many varied items of work. Writing special specifications as needed for unique items of work. Determines the appropriate hours of work and traffic control needs of each project. Will work as a Project Manager and/or Task Manager in the Project and Program Management System (PPMS). Coordination with local governments, Area Engineers, Project Engineers and Headquarters personnel including the Chief Engineer and personnel from Road Design, Bridge Design, Hydraulics, Geotechnical, Utilities, Project Management, Environmental, and Traffic & Planning. Preparation of these plans will require knowledge of State and Federal design standards, guidelines and policies. Knowledge and training is also necessary in computer aided design, spreadsheet, word processing and other specialized computer software.

25% Letter Bids:Preparation and processing of proposals and contracts for letter bids in accordance with Department policies and procedures. This includes preparing plans and specifications, assembling bid proposals, distribution of proposals to potential bidders, reviewing bids for compliance with the Letter Bid Guidelines, processing request for approval of low bidder and preparation of the project contract.

10% Miscellaneous:

• Performs miscellaneous functions such as:

• Providing technical expertise and assistance to the District Permit Specialists and the US Army Corps of Engineers.

• Preparing proposals for Major Repair and Reimbursable Projects.

• Serves on various District and Statewide committees, task forces and/or teams as requested.

  5% Will be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities. Staffs Vehicle Staging Areas, Medical Special Needs Shelters, and Evacuation Shelters during Emergency Events to coordinate the transportation of individuals to, from and between shelter units. Maintains an activity log to track ­­­­departure/arrival times and passenger counts at assigned site.

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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?

• 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

  Are you eligible for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Do you have a current Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

State of Louisiana

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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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