Engineer 6-DCL (Drinking Water Infrastructure Engineer)
State of Louisiana
About this Job
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The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
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This highly specialized Dual Career Ladder (DCL) position utilizes technical skills and the application of engineering design principles along with other technical expertise in the design and review of plans and specifications in accordance with regulatory codes for drinking water, waste water, and public swimming pools The position involves the on-site inspection and evaluation of existing drinking water system infrastructure and the review of plans and specifications of said infrastructure for repair, replacement or consolidation feasibility and code conformance.
Minimum Qualifications
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Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:
Two years of licensed engineering experience; or
Six years of professional engineering experience.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:
A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience.
A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience.
Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.
There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.
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Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience.
Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.
Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.
Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of experience in project management for infrastructure projects, one year of which must have been in Drinking Water projects. Job Specification
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The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
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Job Duties:
Position-Specific Details:- Performs complex reviews of existing infrastructure for water systems across the State of Louisiana. The reviews shall include a physical inspection and an analysis of required improvements and associated costs. Performs analytical reviews for the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (DWRLF) and also American Recovery Program (ARP) funding. Manages ARP funding projects within Engineering.
- Prepares reports regarding infrastructure analysis for drinking water systems. Presents material in reports as necessary to the Governor’s office, elected officials, water system personnel, LDH employees, etc. Presents findings and reports to legislators as necessary for infrastructure project
Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Engineering Services / East Baton Rouge, Orleans, Lafayette, Calcasieu, Rapides, Ouachita, Caddo parishes
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary or a Promotional appointment
Cost Center: 3262207510
Position Number(s): 50563219
Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rate (SER)
Engineer 6-DCL - $41.45 hr / $3,316.00 bi-weekly
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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Paul Tran
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
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