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Make a lasting impact on Louisiana’s communities as an Engineer Intern 1 – Engineer 5! This role puts you at the center of protecting public health by supporting the state-wide technical engineering efforts of the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (DWRLF), while also sharing responsibilities in Capacity Development and Public Water System Supervision.

As part of this dynamic team, you will apply advanced engineering expertise and licensed professional skills to oversee large-scale drinking water system construction projects that strengthen critical infrastructure and ensure safe, reliable drinking water for residents across the state. If you’re motivated by public service and want to make a lasting difference in Louisiana’s health and environment, we encourage you to apply!

Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

NOTE:
Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana. However, the applicant will be required to obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met.

NOTE:
Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.

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

Job Duties:

• Serves as the DWRLF project engineer for DWRLF construction loan drinking water improvement projects across the State.
• Performs routine on-site construction inspections.
• Performs independent engineering agency reviews and approvals of routinely submitted bid documents, contract documents, payment requests, and engineering contracts.
• Performs engineering review and evaluation of System Improvement Plans and Environmental Information Documents submitted by water systems.
• Performs technical reviews of federal and state funding requirements.
• Assists the DWRLF Program Engineer and/or Deputy Chief Engineer with updating the strategies and goals of the Louisiana Department of Health’s Capacity Development Program.
• Performs emergency response duties as directed.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Engineering Services / East Baton Rouge parish

Appointment Type: Probationary, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months), or Detail to Special Duty

Cost Center: 3262207530

Position Number(s): 181534

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineer Intern 1-2, Engineer 3, 4, or 5 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER):

Engineer Intern 1 - $26.44 hourly | $2,115.20 bi-weekly

Engineer Intern 2 - $28.29 hourly | $2,263.20 bi-weekly

Engineer 3 – $33.39 hourly | $2,671.20 bi-weekly

Engineer 4 - $36.90 hourly | $2,952.00 bi-weekly

Engineer 5 - $39.48 hourly | $3,158.40 bi-weekly

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting 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 the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Casey Hickman

Casey.Hickman@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.