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Engineering Technician Consultant
Section 33 -Louisiana Transportation Research Center

Join DOTD as an Asphalt Concrete Mixtures (ACM) Program Technician
(Engineering Technician Consultant)

About DOTD:
At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), our work keeps Louisiana moving. We plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and improve quality of life across the state. DOTD employees perform meaningful public service work that has a visible, statewide impact every day.

About This Position:
The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the DOTD Structured Training Director. This position is primarily responsible for the development, revision, and teaching of construction/lab training courses and associated materials such as performance evaluations for testing procedures and certification testing materials as they relate to the assigned area of responsibility, Asphaltic Concrete. This training must comply with department policies, procedures, specifications, federal regulations and state-of-the-art technology which affect the program areas. The training is designed to maximize employee potential and provide the properly trained personnel crucial to the continued design, construction, and maintenance of the transportation system. The incumbent must understand, interpret, and apply all federal and state guidelines for Quality Control and Quality Assurance for roads and bridges and for safety and traffic control in the maintenance and construction work areas.

Applicants who possess experience in training or classroom facilitation, instructional design, and program evaluation are encouraged to apply.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

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

Job Duties:

• Serve as a liaison between District Training Offices and the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC), coordinating communication, sharing training updates, and supporting program needs across districts.

• Assist with the development, revision, and delivery of training courses by gathering information, working with subject matter experts, and creating or updating performance tests, evaluations, procedures, and training materials using current technology.

• Manage the Asphaltic Concrete and Special Topics Training Programs, providing formal training to support the development of current and future DOTD staff. Monitor training policies and identify program budget, equipment, and resource needs.

• Deliver classroom, multimedia, and hands-on laboratory training to DOTD and external personnel, including train-the-trainer programs covering construction, maintenance, safety, administration, and traffic operations. Support the implementation of new training programs and courses in district offices in coordination with LTRC program managers.

• Participate in technical committees, focus groups, and task forces to stay current on policy, specification, and procedure changes, and incorporate updates into training materials. Attend District Training Committee meetings and provide recommendations based on feedback.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and instructor for the DOTD Technical Training Laboratory School as needed, and provide technical support to instructors delivering construction technology coursework through Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC).

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty
Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of $1.00 per hour for all hours worked. Premium pay is subject to applicable rules and may change based on assignment, funding, or policy.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

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:
MaryLeah Coco
DOTD/Training & Tech Transfer
4101 Gourrier Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4443
(225) 767-9167

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:
https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp