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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5
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Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5
Salary
$4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
19/50548108/Eng1-5/11.13.24-EH
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
Section 19
Opening Date
11/14/2024
Closing Date
12/4/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
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Supplemental Information
Section 19/Research
19/50548108/Eng1-5/11.13.24-EH
This position may be filled as a temporary job appointment at the Engineer Intern level.
This position may be filled as a probational appointment for all other levels.
Under the supervision of the Engineer 7 Concrete, Asphalt, Pavement or Geotechnical Research Manager, this position is responsible for implementing highly technical research for the DOTD in the area of concrete, asphalt, pavement or geotechnical engineering. This program encompasses a full spectrum of transportation technology and operations incorporating widely diverse infrastructure areas. Projects include formalized research studies and technical assistance projects.
LTRC is the division responsible for the transportation research program in Louisiana for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). Using the staff of engineers, engineer specialists, research associates and students, research is conducted through a diverse in-house program in direct response to identified engineering problems which are complex and unprecedented. This program coordinates and directs the implementation of national and state research finding and the exploration, exploitation, and implementation of new technologies for LADOTD use.
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.
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
Special Entrance rates have been established as follows:
Engineer Intern 1$2,115.20/bi-weekly
Engineer Intern 2$2,263.20/bi-weekly
Engineer 3$2,671.20 /bi-weekly
Engineer 4$2,952.00 /bi-weekly
Engineer 5$3,158.40 /bi-weekly
As part of Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineer Intern 1 or 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 $126,256. 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.
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.
Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment.
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:
Theresa Rankin
Administrative Program Specialist C
4101 Gourrier Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 767-9121
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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 atwww.lapels.com
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To apply scholastic theory and elementary engineering skills to a variety of tasks involving standard procedures and practices in the field, office, or laboratory in order to acquire practical experience for licensure.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct from a higher-level engineer.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Functional supervision may be exercised over Engineering Technicians.
LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Engineer Intern Applicant by the presence of a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Differs from Engineer Intern 2 by the absence of independence when completing basic assignments.
Examples of Work
45% Conducts the in-house research program of the Concrete, Asphalt, Pavement or Geotechnical Research Group of the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC).
Conducts the unit's federal and state funded research program in the area of expertise; identifies problems, develops research program, writes proposals, conducts and supervises laboratory and field testing, collects and summarizes laboratory and field data; conducts research and disseminates research findings through publications, technical summaries and the presentation of research papers; develops and conducts department -wide implementation programs based on research findings to include sampling and testing procedures, specifications and to improve department operations, methods and procedures through workshops, seminars and other training sessions; evaluates new products and techniques to optimize the use of high quality materials and processes; and provides indirect supervision and training to staff.
45% Provides technical engineering assistance.
Provides technical engineering assistance to officials within and outside the department using information comprised of state of-the-art technology. Conducts and supervises laboratory and field testing, collects and summarizes laboratory and field data; conducts research and disseminates research findings through publications, technical summaries and the presentation of research papers. Personal expertise capable of drawing on the resources of LTRC and other current research findings provides solutions to transportation related problems. Develops and conducts technology transfer activities to improve department operational practices through the use of specification writing, special provisions, engineering and policy memoranda, workshops and demonstration projects.
10% National research activities
Participates in coordinated research studies and activities at the national level cooperating with university researchers, state and federal agencies and industry. Presentation of papers and active committee membership at the national meetings such as the NAS Transportation Research Board, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, National Cooperative Highway Research program and FHWA demonstration projects or pool fund studies are required.
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?
Yes
No
02
Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
Yes
No
03
Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
Yes
No
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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".
05
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?
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Do you have a current Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board?
Yes
No
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your certificate number, original issue date, and expiration date. If you answered no, indicate "N/A."
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Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?
Yes
No
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your license number, original issue date, and expiration date. If you answered no, indicate "N/A."
Required Question
Agency
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
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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