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Engineering Technician 1-4 - Construction Inspector
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Engineering Technician 1-4 - Construction Inspector
Salary
$2,118.00 - $3,813.00 Monthly
Location
Bossier City, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
04/CTS/ET1-4/10.5.2023-CW
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 4 - Bossier City
Opening Date
10/05/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Supplemental Information
District 04
04/CTS/ET1-4/10.5.2023-CW
Construction Inspector
This recruitment is for all 5 Project Engineer Offices located in District 04:
Webster 214, Caddo 224, Caddo 254, Bossier 234, Desoto 244
About this position
The overall function of this position is responsible for assisting professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of construction inspection work. Full job duties for this position are listed under the Examples of Work Section.
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
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). The maximum salary for the Engineering Technician 4 is $5,346.00 per month. Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
$2.00/hour Shift Differential Pay for all hours worked after 6:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m.
Engineering Technician 1 - Starting salary is $11.72/hourly with an additional $1.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 2 - Starting salary is $13.42/hourly with an additional $1.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 3 - Starting salary is $15.37/hourly
Engineering Technician 4 - Starting salary is $17.60/hourly
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:
Crystal Tolliver
HR Analyst C
(318) 549-8348
“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.”
Qualifications
MINIMUM 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 Concepts
Function 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 Work
Function Statement:
The overall function of this position is responsible for assisting professional engineer and/or higher level technicians in the performance of construction inspection work. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.
70% Utilizes 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 and final estimates. Enters construction, project data into appropriate computer database or application (SiteManager & LIMS). Applies DOTD engineering policies and procedures to normal work situations in the Project Engineers 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.
20% 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. Attend preconstruction and progress meetings when designated as primary construction inspector for a project. Determines anticipated quantities and provides construction insight for projects in design phase.
5% May perform additional duties as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient operations of the Project Engineer's office.
5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
100%
The incumbent is required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as to maintain the following licensing and operate the following equipment:
Specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities: Construction Engineering, Leadership, Budgeting and Organizational skills
Current Louisiana Class "E" license is required.
Position is subject to drug testing per LADOTD policies.
Equipment needed to perform duties: cell phone, computer, pickup truck
May work in extreme weather or hazardous conditions and nights and weekends.
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 leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays 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 Governor
State 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/Your_Retirement_System.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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Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?
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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
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What are your career interests?
Required Question
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State of Louisiana
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the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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