Engineering Technician ; Statewide Sign Inspection

Overview

Section 45 - Traffic Engineering and Services. Weekly statewide travel is required. At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Position:

This position functions as a Sign Inspector for the entire state of Louisiana. This position is responsible for inspecting the interstate and other control of access areas in Louisiana to determine what signing work needs to be completed and assisting the Engineer Tech DCL with inspecting contractor and in-house signing work.

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

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• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR

• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR

• Eighteen semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Performs field inspections of the interstate and other control of access areas in Louisiana to determine what signing work needs to be performed. Meet with district representatives to discuss sign maintenance needs. Write-up damaged signs and other proposed work needs, including sign location and required materials. Develop shop drawings of special signs and submit fabrication requests.

• Perform project sign inspections in coordination with the Engineer DCL, Section 27 and the Project Engineer to ensure all state and federal procedures have been met.

• Works with Section 27 to collect data needed for sign projects.

• Performs other necessary functions as requested by the Engineer or higher level supervision and may be required to perform other duties as necessary.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probation, promotion or job appointment.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay for every hour worked:
Engineering Technician 1-4 - $2.00/hour.

• Engineering Technician 1 - Starting salary is $1120.00 bi-weekly

• Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $1282.40 bi-weekly

• Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $1468.00 bi-weekly

• Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $1680.00 bi-weekly

Work Location: The duty station of this position will be determined by the locale of the incumbent; however, the position may require frequent travel and overnight stays in neighboring parishes.

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 qualification and job concepts for each level.

No Civil Service test score is required 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.

Information to support eligibility: include relevant, detailed experience/education. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Laura Gibson

Engineer 7

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.

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