Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5

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Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5

Salary

$4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

64/EI1-E5/50393668/4.26.24-NLM

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

Section 64

Opening Date

04/26/2024

Closing Date

5/26/2024 11:59 PM Central

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• Benefits

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Supplemental Information

Section 64 – Dams, Levees & Reservoir Development

64/EI1-E5/50393668/4.26.24-NLM

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

About this position:

This Engineer 5 position within Public Works & Water Resources Division is responsible for the performance, oversight and coordination of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Civil Works Program. The Levee Safety Program and Project Management Unit is responsible for oversight and review of studies, design, contract administration functions and construction implementation of all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Flood Control Programs including floodgates, control structures, retaining walls, geosynthetic reinforcement systems, drilled shaft, embankments, diversion channels, bridge crossings, spillways, locks, culverts, levees and other structures related to flood protective measures. Incumbent assists in administering the State's activities in response to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program.

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.

Biweekly special entrance rates have been established as follows:

Engineer Intern 1$2,115.20

Engineer Intern 2$2,263.20

Engineer 3$2,671.20

Engineer 4$2,952.00

Engineer 5$3,158.40

As part of Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineer Intern 1 or 2, Engineer 3, Engineer 4, or Engineer 5 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the Engineer 5 is $126,256. 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.

If selected, applicants with engineering licenses in other states will be required to attain a Louisiana engineering license prior to the date of hire.

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. Below are the most common status updates and their meanings:

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:

Billy Williamson, P.E.

Director

DOTD Dams, Levees & Reservoir Development

1201 Capitol Access Rd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

225-379-3023

"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 current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana. However, the applicant will be required to obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met.

NOTE: Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed atwww.lapels.com

Job Concepts

FUNCTION 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:

Direct 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 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.

Examples of Work

50% This Engineer 5 position within Public Works & Water Resources Division is responsible for the performance, oversight and coordination of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Civil Works Program. The Levee Safety Program and Project Management Unit is responsible for oversight and review of studies, design, contract administration functions and construction implementation of all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Flood Control Programs including floodgates, control structures, retaining walls, geosynthetic reinforcement systems, drilled shaft, embankments, diversion channels, bridge crossings, spillways, locks, culverts, levees and other structures related to flood protective measures. Incumbent assists in administering the State's activities in response to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program. The position assists in negotiations with the Corps of Engineers regarding project scope, feasibility, funding, design, operation, maintenance, and maintains administrative control throughout the life of the projects. The position assists in monitoring and reviewing complex work performed by the Corps of Engineers and consulting engineers by providing a technical review and comment of engineering studies, plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Project review requires knowledge of complex hydraulic, hydrologic, geotechnical, and structural engineering theory and practice. The position provides review and comment on Corps of Engineer Public Notices and Environmental Assessments. The position assists in managing State funds by reviewing consulting engineering invoices, construction pay estimates, and change orders, as well as assisting in the administration of engineering service contracts. The incumbent also provides assistance in developing feasibility and cost information for submittal to federal agencies for funding purposes. Prepares documentation and maintains comprehensive records of project cooperative agreements (PCA), lands, easements, right-of-ways, relocations and despoil/bon-ow (LERRD) transactions, Memoranda of Understanding, and Finding of No Significant Impact as well as other milestones required by the National Environmental Policy Act. Follows and documents the Corps of Engineers Public Works initiatives including: representation at project management meetings, preparation of correspondence and contract revisions, review of cost estimates, participative negotiations, feasibility, funding, design, operation and maintenance and any other related work needed to achieve the project objectives.

45% Supports and actively assists the Levee Boards having jurisdiction and responsibility for the operation and maintenance of respective flood control structures and facilities primarily embankment levees, foundations and associated flood walls. This position provides engineering assistance to levee boards by providing advice on operation and maintenance of levees, canals, and structures installed with local funds and Federal/State participating monies. This position performs engineering inspections, creates inspection reports and presents findings to Levee Boards within DOTD jurisdiction. Travel for regular inspection of levees is required as assigned. Coordination of Corps of Engineers activities in conducting similar services for flood control works constructed within the levee districts is also provided, as well as staff support for Executive Committee of the Association of Levee Boards of Louisiana. Maintains record of the Emergency Operations Manual for flood fighting and control efforts.

5% Other Public Works & Water Resources duties as assigned, including but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities. Position Description SCS will keep this document for six {6) years. Page 2 of2 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.

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

  01

  Are you a permanent LADOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a probational LADOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes

• No

  04

  If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "N/A".

  05

  To 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 LaDOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

  06

  What are your career interests?

  07

  Do you have a current Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board or any other State?

• Yes

• No

  08

  If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, what is the state that your certificate number, and the date of issuance of your certificate? If you answered 'No', enter N/A.

  09

  Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?

• Yes

• No

  10

  If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your license number, original issue date, and expiration date. If you answered no, indicate "N/A".

  11

  Do you possess a current Professional Engineer License issued by a state other than Louisiana? if selected, applicants must obtain certification through LAPELS prior to their hire date.

• Yes

• No

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  If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, what is the state that issued your certificate, your certificate number, and the date of issuance of your certificate? If you answered 'No', enter N/A.

  Required Question

Agency

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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