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Engineering Technician 1-4

Salary

$2,118.00 - $3,813.00 Monthly

Location

Shreveport, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

04/12954/ET1-4/08.01.25-PT

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 4 - Bossier City

Opening Date

08/01/2025

Closing Date

8/15/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our team. This position is in the Construction Section of DOTD and serves as the assistant to the Lead Engineering Technician for the projects assigned and reports directly to the Engineer 7.

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

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 Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=161000) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

The incumbent is required to have specialized knowledge of the use of: Computers, calculators, rulers and measuring tapes, levels, and a large number of test equipment. The Engineering Technician 4 position may serve as primary inspector for a phase or phases of construction in area or areas of specialization/certification or lead inspector on a small project; determines sample requirements for area(s) of expertise. The ET 4 verifies elevations/alignments of construction work. The ET 4 prepares work reports, estimate quantities, and/or calculations and is responsible for the inspection and/or gathering samples of construction materials on an assigned Unit 224 Construction Project(s). The ET 4 may perform routine inspection tasks, as well as checking construction work for progress on contract plans and specifications. The ET 4 completes all paperwork necessary for sampling and testing and prepares sampling plans. The ET 4 measures and performs more complicated computations and renders detailed sketches and prepares daily work diaries or field book entries. The ET 4 becomes familiar with Department procedures, policies, standards and specifications as relate to the processing of construction-related documents such as partial and final estimates, test reports, and materials audits (2059); assists higher-level technicians in a Project Engineer's office engaged in these tasks. The ET 4 gathers and compiles field information and reports related to the design of District construction projects for the Engineering Technician 7. This position includes training of Engineering Technician 1-3 as needed.

The incumbent is required to operate all equipment that is normal to an effective quality assurance/accounting function. He or she must be knowledgeable in the safe operation of passenger vehicles, as well as, other equipment operated by the Department and Contractors.

The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

The incumbent must be self-motivated, imaginative, and able to perform duties with or without direct supervision. He or she should be knowledgeable enough to interpret and report unforeseen conditions as they may arise. He or she must be able to engage in professional technical communications and understand/follow chain-of-command processes.

This position also requires the incumbent interact with a variety of stakeholders and project the best image possible for the Department. He or she must hold sacred the public trust and be proactive in representing interests of the taxpayers of the State of Louisiana.

+ 75% Inspection/Area of Certification - Monitors construction signage for compliance with Departmental requirements. Inspects contractor construction procedures to ensure compliance with project specifications and quality assurance. Collects required samples and tests materials that are to be included in the project. Performs soil densification tests using nuclear density machine. Receives profile data and evaluates pavement surfaces to determine longitudinal surfac? acceptability. Takes all pertinent measurements including but not limited to length, width, and depth verification. Calculates quantities for project records. Compiles and summarizes monthly contractor payments for review. Gathers field information for alterations or changes to the project. Prepares and/or reviews project diaries. Assists in maintaining good public relations with individuals affected by the construction activities. Performs on-the-job training in the principle areas of certification. Monitors contractor compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity requirements. Writes haul tickets

+ 10% Office duties - Indexes, labels, and itemizes pay items in the project document records. Recapitulates project document records for final audit. Computes and validates project quantities. Obtains additional training as needed or required. Uses computer, engineering applications as required by Departmental policy.

+ 5% Design of projects - Collects field data including cross sections, draws field sketches, and calculates quantities related to Standard Departmental Design Practices.

+ 5% Associated Duties - Participates in activities that are necessary for the function of the (ET-4) Construction Office. Performs such duties as are required for the efficient operation of the Department and to protect the public interests.

+ 5% Special Duty - May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression:This position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Compensation: Salary depends on qualifications. The starting salary and premium pay for each level are as follows:

+ Engineering Technician 1 - The starting salary is $12.22/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.

+ Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $14.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.

+ Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $16.03/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.

+ Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $18.35/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.

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.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To 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). Resumeswill notbe 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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Claudia Krug

Project Engineer

318-676-7832

•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 (https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS\_Tech\_Asst\_Guidance.asp) .”

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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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?

02

What are your career interests?

03

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

+ Yes

+ No

05

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

06

Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

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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