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Section 40 – Construction

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The position is responsible for assisting the Structural Fabrication Engineer in the administration of the Construction program for all DOTD structural construction activities including bridges, tunnels, rest areas, truck scales, dams, buildings, pump stations, computer-controlled traffic signalization, etc. *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.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

NOTE:
This is a temporary position to be utilized while the incumbent is securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Permanent status shall be denied to incumbents occupying this position.

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:

Administering DOTD’s structural fabrication inspection of structural steel and precast/prestress concrete in facilities throughout the nation.

Construction Inspection, Testing and Quality Assurance of electrical construction for the Department, including installations for moveable bridges, buildings and interstate lighting.

Managing the bridge painting inspection consultant retainer contracts, including contract scope, qualifications, selection committee, task order development and invoice review.

Providing structural construction engineering expertise to Construction Engineers, Design Engineers, Consulting Engineers, Contractors and other engineering personnel in solving complex and/or unusual problems and in developing projects plans and specifications.

Reviewing plan changes; recommending approval or disapproval for revisions in the plans and/or specifications, coordinating with Design Section to address reoccurring problems; reviewing and/or writing specifications.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as probational, job appointment, detail to special duty, or promotion of a current DOTD employee.

Career Progression: Vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineer Intern 1, Engineer Intern 2, Engineer 3, Engineer 4, or Engineer 5 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the Engineer 5 is $117,936.

Required certification for applicants interested in qualifying for Engineer Intern 1 or 2: Engineer Intern Certificate in the state of Louisiana

Required License for applicants interested in qualifying for Engineer 3, 4, or 5: Professional Engineer License in the state of Louisiana.

Compensation:

• Engineer Intern 1 - Special Entrance Biweekly Rate: $1,923.20
• Engineer Intern 2- Special Entrance Biweekly Rate: $2,115.20
• Engineer 3 – Special Entrance Biweekly Rate: $2,671.20
• Engineer 4 – Special Entrance Biweekly Rate: $2,952.00
• Engineer 5 – Special Entrance Biweekly Rate: $3,158.40

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Greg Coco
Fabrication Engineer
1201 Capitol Access Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-379-1563

"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."

"Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here: www.laworks.net/workforcedev/Irs/Irs_tech_asst_guidance.asp.”