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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service ENGINEER 6/DISTRICT BRIDGE ENGINEER in Houma, Louisiana
ENGINEER 6/DISTRICT BRIDGE ENGINEER
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ENGINEER 6/DISTRICT BRIDGE ENGINEER
Salary
$7,184.67 - $12,047.00 Monthly
Location
Houma, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
02/ENG6/001/4.1.25-LA
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 2- New Orleans
Opening Date
04/01/2025
Closing Date
4/14/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
Supplemental Information
JOB NUMBER: 02/ENG6/001/4.1.25-LA
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 entry rate of $3,316.00 Bi-Weekly
No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application.
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.
This position may be filled as a Detail to Special Duty or a Probationary appointment requiring 6-24 months on probation.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Vocational Rehabilitation - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net) (https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Rehabilitation.asp)
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
“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.”
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jacob Oncale
LA DOTD
ADA of Operations
JACOB.ONCALE@LA.GOV
985-858-2400
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:
Two years of licensed engineering experience; or
Six years of professional engineering experience.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:
A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience.
A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience.
Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.
There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.
NOTES:
Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience.
Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.
Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.
Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
Supervises the planning, design, construction, inspection, and/or maintenance of building systems or programs through subordinate professional engineers.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Supervisor.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Broad from an Engineer 7 or higher. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct over a staff of Engineers, Engineering Technicians, or others who assist in specific assignments.
LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Engineer 5 by the presence of responsibility for direct supervision over professional engineers.
Differs from Engineer 7 by the absence of second-line supervision over professional engineers. Exceptions to this distinction may be approved by SCS based on program scope and/or complexity.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Supervises a departmental unit or section providing engineering services. Develops work program and operating budget.
Supervises engineering personnel; assigns projects and provides technical guidance.
Develops new and revised standards and specifications for the engineering program.
Participates in feasibility studies to facilitate program planning. Formulates and implements program operational policies.
Maintains contact with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies. Reviews and participates in the preparation of engineering reports.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
25%Manages and directs the Highway Foreman 2 and Electrician Specialist Foreman responsible for electrical, mechanical and structural maintenance of all bridges and facilities, including one (1) tunnel, in the Houma Sub-District. Ensures all work is completed in accordance with DOTD standards and sound engineering practice. Supervises the daily activities and develops long range plans for maintenance of these structures.
25%Manages and directs the two (2) Highway Foreman 2's responsible for the personnel needed to operate the moveable bridges in the Houma Sub-District. Resolves conflicts as they arise and assists supervisors on the Step 1 Grievances. Works with Foreman on scheduling, training and any other personnel related matters as needed.
20%Prepares Project Numbers Requests, Maintenance Project Requests, drawings, specifications, and any other documentation required to solicit the assistance of statewide bridge maintenance crews. Follows through on requests, making sure documentations have been approved, funding has been secured, and work is being scheduled. Coordinates with statewide crew supervisors prior to arrival on site to assure a well-planned procedure once crews arrive. Assist statewide crews with whatever they need to proceed smoothly and productively as work progresses. Inspects work, as needed, for completeness and pays attention to incidents as they arise, before crews depart.
15%Develops letter bids, including plans and specifications, for repairs, renovations and/or additions to bridges, buildings, facilities and other maintenance projects requiring contractual services in the Houma Sub-District. Assists in the inspection of these projects or advises and coordinates with the Project Engineer, if one is appointed, to oversee the work performed by contractors. Communicates with material suppliers and any vendors involved on maintenance projects/operations. Responsible for the intermediate approvals of work and final inspections upon completion.
10%Communicates with Coast Guard, Consulting Engineers and other agencies in the management and coordination of any maintenance related activity in the Houma Sub-district. During times of unusual occurrences, this position is in direct communication with Civil Defense, various law enforcement agencies and other transportation officials to protect motorists from hazardous or emergency situations. Prepares road, bridge and tunnel closure notices and communicates with the media, customers, Legislators and officials to keep everyone informed. Confers with Bridge City sections and departments to solve maintenance related problems and ensure consistency. Prepares and processes documentation necessary for reimbursement of recoverable damages.
5%May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
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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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?
02
Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
Yes
No
03
If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
04
Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?
Yes
No
05
Are you comfortable working at heights?
Yes
No
06
Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
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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