ENGINEER 7 (PRESERVATION PROGRAM DELIVER ENGINEER)

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Alexandria (LA); Presencial; USD 102 000 - 138 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) invites applications for a District-wide Engineering role in Rapides Parish, Alexandria. This position reports to the Engineer 8 (ADA-Engineering) and requires independent judgment to meet program objectives and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include planning, design, and monitoring of preservation projects, coordination with the Environmental Section, and managing consultant contracts.

Qualificações

• Must possess a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering.
• Experience: Three years of licensed engineering experience or seven years of professional engineering experience.
• Master's degree substitutes for one year, Doctorate substitutes for two years.

Responsabilidades

• Administers the Districtwide highway preservation program, including scope, budget, design, delivery schedule, and performance.
• Oversees preparation of construction plans for pavement preservation, contract maintenance, safety and related projects at the District level.
• Provides oversight for dam safety inspections, hydraulic studies, drainage, flood control, surveying, and storm water co-permittee activities in coordination with Parish and Environmental Section.
• Administers consultant contracts for design of District Preservation projects, including scopes, fees, and invoices.
• Oversees the districtwide surveying program with internal staff and contracted firms.

Conhecimentos

Licensed Professional Engineer

Descrição da oferta de emprego

District Recruitment For Rapides Parish

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Job

District 08-UNIT 170 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/50699887/E7/10.12.26-JC

District Recruitment For Rapides Parish

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

This position is located in District 08/Unit 170, Rapides Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 8 (ADA-Engineering). The incumbent exercises independent professional judgment, resolves complex technical and delivery issues, and interprets unforeseen conditions as they arise in order to maintain program objectives. The incumbent maintains required professional licensure and participates in continuing education and professional development activities necessary to support program delivery, technical leadership, and regulatory compliance.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:

• Three years of licensed engineering experience; or
• Seven years of professional engineering experience.

Experience Substitutions

A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience.

A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience.

Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.

There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.

Notes

Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience. Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.

Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.

Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• Program Delivery: Administers the Districtwide highway preservation program. This position will manage all aspects of the program including scope, budget, design, delivery schedule, and overall performance.
• Design/Plan and Specification Development: Oversees the preparation of construction plans for pavement preservation, contract maintenance, safety and other related projects at the District level.
• Water Resources: Provides oversight and coordination for dam safety inspections, hydraulic studies, drainage, flood control, surveying, and storm water co-permittee activities in coordination with Parish and the statewide Environmental Section. Participates in Public Works project review and oversight.
• Consultant Contract Administration: Administers consultant contracts for design of District Preservation projects by developing project scopes, negotiating contract fees, monitoring consultant progress, administering contract provisions, approving invoices and reviewing the acceptability of final plans.
• Districtwide Survey Program Administration: Oversees the districtwide surveying program by managing all survey activities performed by in house staff and contracted survey firms.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: T his position may be filled by probation, promotion or detail to special duty.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in the Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Work hours may vary

Compensation: SER $57.84 Hourly, $4,627.20 Biweekly

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jason Rachal

ADA of Engineering

318-561-5281

[e-mail]

“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 .

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.