Engineering Technician 1-4

About This JobSection 22/G001 – Materials Testing22/7888/ET1-4/07. 21. 25-BHThe incumbent of this position performs as the driller in a geotechnical exploration crew and assists in the supervision of the crew while engaged in foundation investigations, borings, and field testing for proposed projects statewide. The incumbent is required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as maintain the following licensing: Class D Chauffeur's License at time of appointmentClass B CDL License prior to permanent statusDrug Test is required. Will need to perform basic computer work. May require work operations that occur outside of normal work hours.

Minimum QualificationsPossession 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 SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: Job Duties and Other InformationOperates the Geotechnical Explorations Drilling Rig and Cone Penetrometer Truck (LECOPS). Sets up and dismantles drill rig and ECPT truck; Sets up and dismantles Traffic Control Devices.

Drives Drill Rig, ECPT truck, tank truck, or utility truck to and from job sites. Extrudes samples from Shelby tubing, assembling and breaking down split-spoon drive barrels, and cleaning samplers for future use. Maintains the department's Geotechnical Exploration equipment and vehicles. Position-Specific Details: 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. 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. aspxHow 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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact: Johnny SanfordDOTD Program Manager1201 Capitol Access RoadBaton Rouge, LA 70802225-248-4127The 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: www. laworks. net/workforcedev/Irs/Irs_tech_asst_guidance. asp. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https: //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 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 others01Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?YesNo02Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?YesNo03Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?YesNo04If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA". 05To 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?06What are your career interests? Required Question