Engineering Technician 1

About This Job & & The overall function of this position is to assist professional engineers and higher-level technicians with traffic data collection and analysis within the District Traffic Operations Office. This position is located in District 04, Unit 002, in Bossier City, LA. The incumbent must be self-motivated, able to work independently or with minimal supervision, and capable of exercising sound judgment in the field. 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 Minimum Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here . Job Duties Job Duties and Other Information Conducts traffic data collection and analysis, including turning movement counts, 24-hour volume counts, speed studies, intersection and crash diagrams, and other traffic studies; compiles data and makes recommendations for corrective actions.Develops and maintains traffic-related designs and information using CADD, including traffic control plans and traffic signal inventories, while applying DOTD engineering policies, procedures, standards, and specifications.Enters and analyzes traffic data in appropriate databases and applications; prepares reports, estimates quantities, takes measurements, performs calculations, and maintains sign inventories as needed.Coordinates with internal and external agencies and sections to exchange traffic-related information and support traffic operations, including State Police, local governments, District Operations, Construction, Headquarters Traffic Services, Legal, Engineers, and Project Engineers.Participates in required training and provides technical assistance, including on-the-job training for lower-level technicians, and performs other duties as assigned, including emergency/disaster support. Position-Specific Details Appointment Type: Probational/Promotional How To Apply 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. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information For further information about this vacancy, contact: Brandon Greco District Traffic Operations Engineer Office: 318-549-8310 Email: brandon.greco@la.gov 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: https ://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.