Enginering Technician 1 - 4

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Enginering Technician 1 - 4

Salary

$2,118.00 - $3,813.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

22/87821/ET1-4/9.19.24-MV

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

Section 22

Opening Date

09/19/2024

Closing Date

10/3/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Supplemental Information

District 22/Unit 040 – Materials Testing

22/87821/ET1-4/9.19.24-MV

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http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx.

About this position:

This position Is located in the Materials and Testing Section whose mission is to administer the Department's Materials Quality Assurance Program, An integral part of the Materials Quality Assurance Program is the testing and evaluation of asphalt, concrete, soil, aggregate, steel, adhesives cement, paint, and other related products in order to utilize adequate and cost effective products in the statewide construction of roads and bridges.

This position is eligible for $2.00/hour premium pay for hours actually worked.

This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Richie Charoenpap

DOTD Engineer 7

1201 Capitol Access Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

richie.charoenpap@la.gov

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: www.laworks.net/workforcedev/Irs/Irstechasst_guidance.asp.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a high school diploma or GED.

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.

Job Concepts

Function of Work:

To participate in on-the-job training to learn basic, routine sub professional engineering tasks, as defined in the Examples Of Work Section.

Level of Work:

Entry.

Supervision Received:

Close from an Engineering Technician 5, 6, 7, a professional engineer or manager of the agency served.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Location of Work:

May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from higher level engineering technicians by the focus on learning basic methods, techniques and procedures and by the presence of detailed instructions and close supervision.

Examples of Work

This position Is located in the Materials and Testing Section whose mission is to administer the Department's Materials Quality Assurance Program, An integral part of the Materials Quality Assurance Program is the testing and evaluation of asphalt, concrete, soil, aggregate, steel, adhesives cement, paint, and other related products in order to utilize adequate and cost-effective products in the statewide construction of roads and bridges.

This position requires the employee be proficient in the test methods used to evaluate materials for the implementation of the Unit's Testing Program. This proficiency is achieved and maintained by performing the applicable test procedures on a regularly scheduled basis and being formally evaluated.

The employee must be capable of reviewing sample ID Information to determine the appropriate testing requirements. This accomplished by working closely with Engineers and Engineering Technicians.

While in official capacity, DOTO employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives,

DUTIES &RESPONSIBILITIES:

55% Performs initial source approval testing and project Quality Assurance (QA) testing on Asphalt, Concrete, Soils, Aggregates, Steel, Adhesives, Paint, Thermoplastic, and Cementitious Materials in accordance with the Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads & Bridges, DOTD Testing Procedures (TRs), applicable AASHTO/ASTM Test Methods and Qualification Procedures. All acceptance, verification, and source approval testing is conducted under the guidance and direction of the Engineer and lead Engineering Technician.

10% Performs calculations, records, checks1 organizes1 and enter5 test data into the required software application. Performs maintenance on testing equipment (basic calibrations, verifications, adjustments, and repairs) when necessary.

10% Responsible for maintaining and keeping the sample log up to date, logging samples on a daily basis and performing acceptance and verification testing on all samples.

10% Test proficiency samples from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory [CCRL) and the Collaborative Testing Programs on a semi-annual basis. Must correctly demonstrate testing procedures to AASHTO resource and CCRL inspectors during the accreditation inspection. The AASHTO proficiency samples tested in conjunction with the 18 months accreditation inspection form a significant part of maintaining the DOTD Materials and Testing Section's status as an AASHTO Accredited laboratory.

10% Assists in maintaining the proper calibration of all testing equipment according to ASTM AASHTO, and Department standards. Performs proficiency testing through the Collaborative Testing Program as required to verify instrument performance. Performs testing within area of expertise on samples to fulfill contract requirements to the AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions. Assists the supervisor and/or testing engineer as needed with AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions duties. Requests or obtains additional materials, supplies and/or equipment as needed to ensure efficient operation.

5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/support activities and laboratory housekeeping,

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

  01

  Are you a permanent LADOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a probational LADOTD 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 "N/A".

  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 LaDOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

  06

  Have you ever worked in laboratory environment?

• Yes

• No

  07

  If you answered yes to the previous questions, please list where you gained that experience. If you answered no, enter N/A.

  08

  Do you have any construction related experience?

• Yes

• No

  09

  If you answered yes to the previous questions, please describe that experience and list where you gained it. If you answered no, enter N/A.

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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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