This position is responsible for assisting professional engineer and/or higher level technicians in the performance of construction inspection work.

The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.

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.

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

Job Duties:

Serves on a team of lower-level technicians performing inspections on various phases of work such as inspection of earthwork operations and placement of embankments; placement of Asphaltic Concrete by contractor for adherence to specification, construction procedures and quality measurements; inspection of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Pavement construction; inspection of drainage structures, trench excavations and bedding material placement; and inspection of bridge construction projects.

Serves as team member for individual phases of construction depending on the Project Engineer's staff and work schedule. Position may rotate from project to project to oversee same.

Documents contractor activities and accomplishments on diaries, field books, and reports for the purpose of payment of estimates. Enters construction project data into appropriate computer database or application such as Site Manager. Assists office staff with partial and final estimate documents. Prepares and records material sampling or testing reports. Advises contractor of non-conformance and ensures corrective actions are taken. Reviews plans and proposals prior to construction for errors or omissions.

Acts as survey party chief or a member of a survey crew for the purpose of verifying contractor's survey layout, alignment, and offsets on benchmark elevations. Serves on a team of technicians to gather data for pre-design information, pre- construction quality verification, or forensic study of existing facilities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

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

Engineering Technician 1- Starting salary is $977.60/bi-weekly
Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $1120.00/bi-weekly
Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $1282.40/bi-weekly
Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $1468.00/bi-weekly

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay for every hour worked:
Engineering Technician 1-4 - $2.00/hour
Engineering Technician 5 - $1.00/hour

Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:45 am - 4:15 pm, Monday-Friday

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 t support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

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 more job specific information, please contact:

Jeremy Ratcliff
Engineering Technician 7
(318) 342-0221
jeremy.ratcliff@la.gov

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

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.