Engineer Intern Applicant - Engineer 5

State of Louisiana; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a highly responsible engineer to support public health engineering activities focused on drinking water and wastewater in Calcasieu Parish. This temporary role emphasizes technical analysis, compliance with federal and state laws, and project oversight in the absence of direct supervision.

Responsibilities include analyzing environmental activities, reviewing technical plans, supervising when needed, interpreting chemical data, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Eligible for Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
• Temporary appointment while securing Engineer Intern license.

Responsibilities

• Analyze/implement environmental activities needed within the complete scope of public health engineering activities for the Central Louisiana Region.
• Conduct surveys and evaluations of water and wastewater facilities using specialized public health engineering expertise to ensure protection of public health and compliance with Federal and State Laws and regulation.
• Review and approve highly technical engineering plans and specifications for proposed water and wastewater facilities submitted by engineers and architects.
• Provide functional supervision and technical assistance to consulting engineers, architects, sanitarians, water and wastewater operators and public and elected officials regarding water and wastewater concerns.
• Assist with collection of and interpretation of chemical and bacteriological analytical data, evaluate public health risks, and recommend treatment practices to achieve compliance with Safe Drinking Water Rules.
• Coordinate/performs regional public health engineering responses to natural and man-made emergencies, such as floods, hurricanes, freezes, back-siphonage events involving chemical contaminants, acts of terrorism, outbreaks of communicable diseases, etc.

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

This highly responsible, professional engineering position which utilizes technical skills and the application of scientific principles in the prevention and control of communicable disease transmission related primarily to drinking water and domestic wastewater. Many tasks are of a highly specialized, complex, technical nature requiring extensive training and experience that in many instances must be performed in the absence of supervision.

Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

NOTE: This is a temporary position to be utilized while the incumbent is securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Permanent status shall be denied to incumbents occupying this position. NOTE: Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.

Job Duties:

• Analyze/Implement environmental activities needed within the complete scope of public health engineering activities for the Central Louisiana Region.
• Conducts surveys and evaluations of water and wastewater facilities using specialized public health engineering expertise to ensure protection of the public health and compliance with Federal and State Laws and regulation.
• Performs the review and approval of highly technical engineering plans and specifications for proposed water and wastewater facilities submitted by engineers and architects.
• Provides functional supervision and technical assistance to consulting engineers, architects, sanitarians, water and wastewater operators and public and elected officials regarding water and wastewater concerns.
• Assists with collection of and monitors the interpretation of chemical and bacteriological analytical data, the evaluation of public health risks associated with the analysis results, and the recommendations of treatment practices or processes to achieve compliance with relevant Safe Drinking Water Rules.
• Coordinates/performs regional public health engineering responses to natural and man-made emergencies, such as floods, hurricanes, freezes, back-siphonage events involving chemical contaminants, acts of terrorism, outbreaks of communicable diseases, etc.,

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Engineering Services / Calcasieu Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary or a Promotional appointment.

Cost Center: 3262208510

Position Number(s): 141379

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, 2, Engineer 3, 4, or 5 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation: For the Engineer Intern 1 – Engineer 5, these positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) starting salary of:

• Engineer Intern 1 - $26.44 hourly /$2,115.20 bi-weekly
• Engineer Intern 2 - $28.29 hourly /$2,263.20 bi-weekly
• Engineer 3 – $33.39 hourly /$2,671.20 bi-weekly
• Engineer 4- $36.90 hourly /$2,952.00 bi-weekly
• Engineer 5- $39.48 hourly /$3,158.40 bi-weekly

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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.