Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer 5Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4687701) ApplyEngineer Intern Applicant - Engineer 5Salary $4,167.00 - $7,502.00 MonthlyLocation Sulphur, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob Number07/169175/EIE5/10.9.2024-KLDepartmentDOTD-Engineering & OperationsDivisionDistrict 7- Lake CharlesOpening Date10/09/2024Closing Date10/24/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationDISTRICT 07 - UNIT 217 – CALCASIEU PARISHJOB NUMBER: 07/169175/EIE5/10.9.2024-KLPOSITION NUMBER: 169175ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT- ENGINEER 5 Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/InsideLaDOTD/Divisions/MgmtFinance/HR/Pages/CareerCenter.aspxNo 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.As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, Engineer Intern 2, Engineer 3, Engineer 4, or Engineer 5 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the Engineer 5 is $117,936. 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.Types of Equipment Used: Computer, printers, surveying equipment (tape, automatic level, smart level, distant measuring devices, etc.), and cell phoneFor recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating with a bachelor’s degree may be eligible for this position. Applicants may apply 90 days prior to receipt of their degree, however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to their graduation date.Function Statement:The overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer in the supervision of sub-professional engineering staff. Work is generally performed in-doors, but is not limited to in-doors, out-door work may be required 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 217 Sulphur Project Engineer’s Office of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 6/Project Engineer. 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 and attend all continuing education classes 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, and licensing/certifications:Specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities: Must possess the ability to plan, design, construct, inspect, and/or maintain buildings, systems, or programs by applying advanced mathematics, physical, and engineering sciences.Required Licenses/Certifications: Louisiana Professional Engineering License, or Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate, Possess valid Louisiana Class “E” Driver’s License.Drug Testing required: N/ATypes of equipment used for the job: Computer, cell phone, tablet, surveying equipment, pickup truck.Job Duties & Responsibilities:Engineer Intern 1 – 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. Engineer Intern 2 – Differs from Engineer Intern 1 by the presence of independence when completing basic assignments. Differs from Engineer 3 by the absence of a license to practice as a professional engineer. Engineer 3 – Differs from Engineer Intern 2 by the presence of a license to practice as a professional engineer. Differs from Engineer 4 by the absence of a higher degree of scope and complexity in assigned tasks. Engineer 4 – Differs from Engineer 3 by the presence of a higher degree of scope and complexity in assigned tasks. Differs from Engineer 5 by the absence of responsibility for serving as an advanced staff specialist. Engineer 5 – Differs from Engineer 4 by the presence of responsibility for serving as an advanced staff specialist. Differs from Engineer 6 by the absence of responsibility for direct supervision over professional engineers.50% Assists the project engineer in planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of inspectors for the inspection of multiple construction projects. Assists the project engineer to ensure the implementation and adherence to the contract plans and specifications by the contractor on highway construction projects. Participates in pre-construction conferences and progress meetings with engineers and contractors to discuss construction scheduling, methods of construction and any potential problems.25% Performs various office engineering functions including review of correspondence, engineering calculations, documentation of quantities, daily work reports, daily diaries, and test reports. Assists in preparing and processing monthly partial pay estimates, change orders, closeout documentation for final project acceptance.10% Reviews and recommends changes to plans and specifications for upcoming construction projects that are designed by others. Attends pre-design and plan-in-hand meetings to discuss project design and development of plans and specifications on all types of construction projects.5% Provides contractors, public, and other interested parties with project-related information as requested/required.5% May perform additional duties as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Sulphur Project Engineer’s Office, including facility maintenance and upkeep.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: Vicki PonthieuxJob 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.”"Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here (https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRSTechAsstGuidance.asp) (click on the link) or the website is www.laworks.net/workforcedev/Irs/Irstechasstguidance.asp"Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.NOTE: This is a temporary position to be utilized while the incumbent is securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Permanent status shall be denied to incumbents occupying this position.NOTE: Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed atwww.lapels.com NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.Job ConceptsFUNCTION 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:Close 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 Engineering Technicians and other related jobs by the presence of responsibility for applying engineering principles under close supervision.Differs from Engineer Intern 1 by the absence of a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.Examples of WorkAssists in the supervision of a laboratory unit engaged in sampling, inspecting, and testing of soils, water, wastewater, air, or similar materials.Supervises the laying out of Kelsh Manuscripts for photogrammetric plotters and reviews work of sub-professional engineering personnel.Assists in economic justification studies for proposed engineering facilities and performs computations and analyses of cost-benefit engineering considerations.Applies basic engineering formulas to routine calculations.Assists in the supervision of work involving the construction and inspection of construction, remodeling, or repair of structures, including airports, buildings, canals and locks, docks and piers, highways, bridges, transmission lines, power plants, tunnels, water supplies, sewerage systems, and other works.Assists in the instruction and training of water and sewerage superintendents and operators in the safe and efficient operation of their plants and in the performance of such routine tests as are necessary for proper control of the treatment process.Assists in the training of operators of swimming pools, etc. and occasionally aids in the classroom and field training of sanitarians.Collects samples for chemical and/or bacteriological laboratory analysis, using special techniques as 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 leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays 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 GovernorState 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/YourRetirementSystem.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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