Engineering Technician 1-4 (Concordia)Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4546010) ApplyEngineering Technician 1-4 (Concordia)Salary $2,118.00 - $3,813.00 MonthlyLocation Ferriday, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob Number58/171912/ET1-4/06.14.2024-JBDepartmentDOTD-Engineering & OperationsDivisionDistrict 58- ChaseOpening Date06/17/2024Closing Date7/5/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationPlease visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/InsideLaDOTD/Divisions/MgmtFinance/HR/Pages/CareerCenter.aspxDistrict 58 – Unit 201 – Concordia ParishJOB NUMBER: 58/171912/ET1-4/06.14.2024-JB ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1-4The overall function of this position is to be responsible for assisting a professional engineer and/or higher level technicians in the performance of construction inspection work. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).Engineering Technician 1 - Starting salary is $12.22/hour with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $14.00/hour with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $16.03/ hour with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $18.35/ hour with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.This position is posted as both an entry level and as an experienced position. 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. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact:Contact Name: Joshua DavisTitle: Engineering Technician 7 Phone Number: (318) 757-3832The 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. Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of a high school diploma or GED.SUBSTITUTIONS:Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.Job ConceptsFunction of Work:To participate in on-the-job training to learn basic, routine sub professional engineering tasks, as defined in the Examples Of Work Section.Level of Work:Entry.Supervision Received:Close from an Engineering Technician 5, 6, 7, a professional engineer or manager of the agency served.Supervision Exercised:None.Location of Work:May be used by all state agencies.Job Distinctions:Differs from higher level engineering technicians by the focus on learning basic methods, techniques and procedures and by the presence of detailed instructions and close supervision.Examples of WorkUtilizes a thorough knowledge and understanding of Department procedures, policies, standards and specifications in the inspection of construction work and/or in the completion and/or processing of construction-related documents such as field diaries and partial estimates. Enters construction project date into appropriate computer database or application. Applies DOTD engineering policies and procedures to normal work situations in the Project Engineer's office and/or at construction sites. Serves as primary construction inspector in area or areas of specialization or certification. Determines sample requirements for area(s) of expertise. Verifies elevations/alignments work for surveys. Reviews haul tickets to determine if loads are in compliance with authorized/approved load quantities/volume. Prepares work reports, estimates quantities, and performs mathematical calculations necessary to complete paperwork. May serve as the primary asphalt plant technician. Completes required training classes and receives on-the-job training in performing construction inspection and completing necessary documentation and/or paperwork. May also provide on-the-job training or assistance to newer or lower level technicians and/or consultant personnel. May perform additional duties as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of the Project Engineer's office. May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities. May be subpoenaed as requested by DOTD legal Counsel. 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. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/YourRetirementSystem.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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