Job Description

About this Job
D62- UNIT 170 - Hammond
Job Number: 62/11170/ET1-4/12.19.25-TR
At DOTD, our Mission is to Plan, design, build, and sustain a safe and reliable multimodal transportation and infrastructure system that enhances mobility and economic opportunity.
General Overview:
This position enables the District 62 Design Office to perform its duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner with quality control and coordination to ensure that the best possible cost effective solution is provided for the traveling public. The function of this position is to assist engineers in the performance of drafting, design, survey, and/or water resources work in the District 62 Design Office. Position handles plan development and technical details for projects in the Pavement Preservation Program, TSM program, Safety Program and other projects as determined by supervisor. 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.
Knowledge/Training Required
This position requires advanced level knowledge and/or technical expertise in the use of various computer software such as computer aided drafting (CADD) and MS Office. In addition, knowledge of all departmental policies and procedures, EDSMs, AASHTO Road Design Guidelines, 3R Road Design Guidelines, PRR Minimum Design Guidelines, DOTD Minimum Design Guidelines, standard plans, standard specifications and design manuals (roadway, bridge and hydraulics) as they relate directly to the design of construction projects. May also provide on-the-job training or assistance to newer or lower level technicians. Also, incumbent must successfully complete in-house training courses before being eligible for promotion to this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Prepares roadway construction plans utilizing CADD, MS Office and InRoads for technical design computations, reduce survey data and compute plan quantities such as earthwork, base course, asphaltic concrete, Portland cement concrete and striping. Use DOTD Intranet to track projects and stay on schedule. Ensure that plans meet all applicable specifications, design standards, departmental policies and engineering directives. Complete written design exception reports for projects as required. Analyze traffic data, roadway borings, pH and resistivity and traffic crash reports to select appropriate design roadway geometry and pavement structure.
Prepares preliminary and final cost estimates, conducts/attends pre-design meetings and attends pre-construction meetings on an as needed basis. Completes all required project documentation.
Schedule and attend field trips to obtain site information required for the development of construction plans. Coordinates with Survey Crew and instructs them on the required information to be gathered when surveying. Attends and coordinates meetings with various sections within LADOTD. Collaborates with other sections within the District and at Headquarters to ensure that the latest design requirements are utilized, to facilitate complex plan changes, to implement test sections, etc.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor, such as, but not limited to, emergency operations/disaster support activities.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Job Appointment, Promotional or Probationary Appointment requiring 12-24 months on probation
Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3 or 4 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.
Work Schedule: Work schedule varies, Monday - Friday
Compensation:

• Engineering Technician 1 - Starting salary is $14.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 in premium pay for every hour worked
• Engineering Technician 2 -Starting salary is $16.03/hourly with an additional $2.00 in premium pay for every hour worked
• Engineering Technician 3 -Starting salary is $18.35/hourly with an additional $2.00 in premium pay for every hour worked
• Engineering Technician 4 -Starting salary is $21.00/hourly with an additional $2.00 in premium pay for every hour worked

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:
Valid driver's license
Operate a state owned vehicle, computer, surveying equipment, etc.
Perform duties in extreme weather conditions such as rain, cold, or heat
May be required to lift items up to 50 lbs
Submit to random drug testing as required
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.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines. * Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., 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:
Ben Tassin
Program Delivery / Design Engineer
(985) 375-0165
"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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Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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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 (

). LASERS has provided this to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others

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