ENGINEERING TECH CONSULTANT

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving.

About the role

The overall function of this position is managing the highly complex and technical district-wide training programs for District 08. The employee is responsible for maintaining a highly trained and qualified workforce of employees, consultants, and contractors. The employee is required to interpret a variety of complex and technical concepts and to possess the skills and demonstrate strategies needed to transfer these concepts throughout all levels of employees in the District. This is a hands-on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills. Position is located in Rapides, District 08/Unit 001 and reports to the Lab Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a direct report to the Lab Engineer (Engineer 6) by administering the operations of the LA DOTD District 08 Training Unit.
• Masters and maintains multiple databases such as SAP/LEO/LaGov/LSO; ECC Navigation and Reporting; DTRN as well as the Non-DOTD Construction Inspection Training System (CITS) to track and store training accomplishments and to run reports for personnel actions.
• Develops and delivers annual certification schools in the areas of asphalt, concrete, and base course inspection.
• Serves as a subject matter expert or technical advisor on the areas of construction and materials testing and inspection, training operations, and the department’s quality assurance program.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus four years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus four years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR
• Twenty-four semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics; OR
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Pay

Engineering Tech Consultant – $53,498.00 annual plus premium pay of $1.00 per hour worked. Additional compensation may be considered in accordance with extraordinary qualifications, State Civil Service Rules, and DOTD policy.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants), a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees), or by detail to special duty.