Engineering Technician 1-4 (Hwy Inventory Engineering Technician)
State of Louisiana
About this Job
- 21/84278/ET1-4/03.06-26-SC
Section 21 - Data Collection
Engineering Technician 1-4Join DOTD as an Engineering Technician
Begin or continue your career in transportation by supporting DOTD’s highway inventory and asset management programs. This position provides hands-on experience collecting, managing, and maintaining roadway and asset data used for statewide transportation planning, reporting, and decision-making. Training is provided.
About DOTD
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) supports safe travel, economic growth, and community connectivity across the state. Engineering Technicians play a critical role in supporting technical and field operations that maintain and improve Louisiana’s public road system.
About This Job
Engineering Technicians assigned to the Data Collection and Management Systems – System Inventory function support the collection, verification, and maintenance of highway inventory data using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, high-definition video, aerial imagery, and roadway asset software.
This position supports state and federal transportation planning by documenting roadway characteristics and physical features, including pavement attributes, shoulders, intersections, railroad crossings, sidewalks, and other roadway assets.
Work assignments involve a combination of field and office-based duties and may require statewide travel.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: 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 here.
Job Duties and Other Information
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Job Duties:
Depending on assignment and experience level, Engineering Technicians may:- Collect and extract highway inventory data using GPS devices and high-definition video
- Record roadway characteristics and physical assets for DOTD inventory databases
- Maintain and update the Transportation Asset Highway Inventory Database (TAHIN)
- Perform Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) on collected data
- Review and modify asset data using roadway characteristics software
- Prepare maps, routes, and documentation for field assignments
- Track and maintain construction project information and records
- Enter data into databases, spreadsheets, or applications
- Assist with emergency or disaster response activities as needed
Position-Specific Details:
Career Progression: This position may be filled as Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on qualifications and agency needs
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty
Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of $2.00 per hour for all hours worked. Premium pay is subject to applicable rules and may change based on assignment, funding, or policy.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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Delicia Justice
Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development
1201 Capitol Access Road |Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225.242-4573 delicia.justice@la.gov
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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