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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Engineering Technician 1-4 (Traffic) in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Engineering Technician 1-4 (Traffic)
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Engineering Technician 1-4 (Traffic)
Salary
$2,118.00 - $3,813.00 Monthly
Location
Lake Charles, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
07/132523/ET1-4/04.24.2024-KL
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 7- Lake Charles
Opening Date
04/24/2024
Closing Date
5/3/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental Information
DISTRICT 07 - UNIT 002 – TRAFFIC
JOB NUMBER: 07/132523/ET1-4/04.24.2024-KL
POSITION NUMBER: 132523
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 1-4
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). 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.
Engineering Technician 1- Starting salary is $12.22/hourly with an additional $1.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 2- Starting salary is $14.00/hourly with an additional $1.00 optional pay for every hour worked.
Engineering Technician 3- Starting salary is $16.03/hourly
Engineering Technician 4- Starting salary is $18.35/hourly.
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
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed applications. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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.
Function Statement:
The overall function of this position is to perform a broad range of traffic operations tasks. All tasks must be performed for each line of allocation. Work is generally performed both indoors and outdoors in various weather and terrain conditions, depending upon the nature of each assignment. Some night time, weekend and holiday work days may be required. This position is located in the District 07 Unit 002 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineering Technician DCL. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times both without supervision or with minimal supervision. The incumbent must also be able to interpret changing conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes, meetings and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. 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.
The incumbent is required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as to maintain the following licensing:
Specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities: Work may involve bending, stooping, lifting, or climbing; may be required to work in high places. May include reading and sending e-mail using Outlook. Working knowledge of basic computer software, such as Excel, Word, TraxPro, and Microstaion.
Required License: Must possess a valid Louisiana Class “E” Driver’s License
Drug Testing required: N/A
Types of equipment used for the job: May be required to use desktop computer, laptop computer, distance meter, radar speed gun, retro-reflectometer, cell phone, volume traffic counters, manual movement counters, and traffic camera.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Engineering Tech 1– Entry level
Engineering Tech 2– Differs from Engineering Technician 1 by the presence of more varied tasks and application of basic knowledge/skills acquired through experience or training.
Engineering Tech 3 – Differs from Engineering Technician 2 by the performance of more varied and complex tasks. Differs from Engineering Technician 4 by the lack of independent performance of complex tasks that are not standardized/established procedures.
Engineering Tech 4– Differs from Engineering Technician 3 by the degree of independence in performing complex tasks that are not standardized, established procedures. Differs from Engineering Tech 5 by the lack of lead worker responsibilities or performance of advanced journeyman – complex duties requiring intensive training and diversified experience in a specialized area or by lack of responsibility for serving as a direct line supervisor over one or two subordinates under circumstances as defined in the applicable allocation criteria memo.
35% Performs data collection needed for traffic studies such as pneumatic traffic counts, manual turning movements, site distances, and all other field data required by the Engineering Technician DCL or by Assistant Traffic & Operations Engineer. Analyzes information gathered by traffic studies and recommends traffic control and capacity improvements in accordance with applicable State laws, Department procedures as defined in the Engineering Directives and Standards Manuals, the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and the Highway Capacity Manual. Uses TAS (traffic Analysis Software) to prepare reports for the review of the Engineering Technician DCL. These reports may be/are used by State and/or local police in determining fault in traffic crashes on state maintained highways.
Maintains an accurate inventory of all traffic recording devices; ensures that appropriate maintenance is performed to keep equipment in proper working order. This task requires a comprehensive understanding of the manufactured components and operational methods of these devices.
15% Specifies the type of signing, pavement markings, barricades, and channelizing devices to be used during different phases of construction projects or activities by both Statewide and District forces. Reviews technical accuracy of traffic control plans prepared by others including consultants, Districts, and the Department's design sections.
15% Prepares CAD drawings of intersections, including traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, and roadway geometrics. Documents produced in accordance with: LADOTD standards, policies, & procedures; Federal Highway Administration requirements; and traffic engineering principles and practices.
10% Analyzes crash data, preparing collision diagrams, and compiling crash data for traffic safety engineering activities in District 07 (Allen Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis).
10% Assist in maintaining current and historical records of traffic signs and signals, speed limits, pavement marking, etc. Records are maintained in TAS database. These records are essential in both ensuring correct work force implementations of traffic control device plans and for legal matters such as damage claims involving the Department.
5% Assist Engineering Technician DCL in the District’s Highway Beautification and Outdoor Advertising Programs and becomes familiar with all applicable regulations. Assist in enforcement of the Federal Highway Beautification Act (Title 23, Ch 1, United States Code 131).
5% Receives and responds to traffic related inquiries and requests from the general public under the direction of the Engineering Technician DCL.
5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Name: Benjamin Boudreaux
Job Title: Engineer 6
Number: 337-437-9100
“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 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
BRIDGE DESIGN:
Learns basic procedures of utilizing Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) to develop simple details required in plan preparation.
Learns basic drafting skills and techniques. Performs basic math computations and measurements. Becomes familiar with procedures, rules and regulations.
CONTRACT SERVICES:
Scans completed bid/contract documents into Visual Info. Performs final quantity checks on all bid items prior to each letting.
Assists in the distribution of construction proposals and plans to prospective bidders by entering pertinent data into the computerized bid system. Learns to verify license numbers and check for disqualified contractors. Assists with the maintenance of TOPS (Tracking of Projects System).
Performs final quantity checks on all bid items prior to each letting. Distributes various documents within and outside of the Department. Archives completed construction bid proposals and contract documents into Visual Info.
DATA COLLECTION & ANALYSIS:
Assists higher level technicians in collecting and extracting short session traffic volume and vehicle classification field data. Assists in the development of a daily work plan to install and remove the recorders from assigned monitoring sites.
Learns to digitize and create transportation-related features using field collected data, aerial and satellite imagery and other GIS data sets. Learns to perform accuracy checks and quality control of data and edits data to produce various maps and graphic products.
DISTRICTS:
Performs routine inspection tasks such as writing haul tickets, weighing asphaltic materials, assisting in asphalt plant inspections. Collects and totals quantities from haul tickets for materials delivered by truck to construction projects.
Becomes familiar with Department procedures, policies, standards and specifications as relate to the processing of construction-related documents such as partial and final estimates, test reports, and materials audits (2059); assists higher-level technicians in a Project or District Laboratory Engineer's office engaged in these tasks.
Assists the District Laboratory field crew in handling augers, taking routine samples, and maintaining equipment.
Assists more senior inspectors with measurements or field tests. Assists more senior inspectors in conducting bridge inspections.
Makes concrete cylinders.
Plots and drafts engineering/surveying drawings using personal computer and drafting software.
Serves as rod-person/prism person in land survey crew. Loads/unloads, cleans and maintains survey equipment.
Conducts traffic counts, speed studies and general data collection.
LOCATION AND SURVEY:
Trains on basic photo-interpretation instruments.
Assists with indexing photography.
Becomes familiar with and begins to utilize Computer Assisted Design and Drafting (CADD) software to create drawings.
Becomes familiar with surveying equipment, field terminology and Department/Section procedures.
MAINTENANCE:
Learns basic computer skills to be used in the processing of bridge reports from District Headquarters.
Learns basic procedures of the inventory and inspection database system for the in-service bridges on and off the state system.
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS:
Trains in the use of existing data collection and data review equipment so as to contribute to the verification of the completeness and quality of pavement and bridge condition data.
Acquires specialized skills in PCs and other pavement/bridge management technical equipment through course work and on-the-job training.
MATERIALS TESTING:
Learns basic testing procedures and operation of testing equipment for quality assurance testing of construction and maintenance materials such as soils, aggregate, asphalt binders, geo-textiles, cement, metals, soil additives, etc.
Learns basic testing equipment repair procedures and techniques.
Performs data entry of test data into the statewide automated testing system.
Performs basic mathematical calculations to determine material properties.
Learns basic sampling procedures and operation of drilling equipment for obtaining deep soil boring samples.
Performs a limited range of assignments such as loading and unloading vehicles for travel to and from job sites, handling drilling stems, preparing bentonite slurries and basic maintenance of equipment.
PUBLIC WORKS AND WATER RESOURCES:
Assists in preparing Advisory Permit responses to government agencies that grant permits. Prepares correspondence from the Water Resources Permit Advisory Unit for mailing. Assists in maintaining Permit Records by means of manual filing and Automated Document Management.
Assists with water dam safety inspections, well registration, licensing forms, and data collection/input. Assists in the review of requests for right-of-way submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
RESEARCH:
Conducts basic engineering research tests in area of expertise under direct supervision of lead worker/engineer supervisor team to support specific research tasks and studies.
Learns basic field and laboratory techniques and procedures to enhance safety and knowledge.
ROAD DESIGN:
Serves in a training capacity, learning basic procedures of utilizing Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) to develop simple details required in plan preparation.
Learns basic drafting skills, techniques and basic math computations. Obtains training in computer-aided drafting, basic road design detailing and related computer applications.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND SERVICES:
Becomes familiar with and begins to utilize CADD software to create drawings; obtains training in CADD, basic road design detailing and related computer applications. Learns basic drafting skills, techniques and basic math computations.
Conducts traffic counts, speed studies and general data collection.
Learns basic testing procedures and operation of testing equipment for quality assurance testing of construction and maintenance. Learns basic sampling procedures for testing traffic marking and sign sheeting materials.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND SAFETY:
Learns to prepare computerized Crash History Data reports. Learns to review Police Crash reports sent to DOTD and mark the reports for the location of the crash.
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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