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Section 40
Construction 40/EI1-E5/50668310/7.15.25-BH 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. Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate. NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana. However, the applicant will be required to obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met. 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. 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
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. Below are the most common status updates and their meanings: *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:
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 .
Section 40
Construction 40/EI1-E5/50668310/7.15.25-BH 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. Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate. NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana. However, the applicant will be required to obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met. 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. 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
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. Below are the most common status updates and their meanings: *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:
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 .