Engineering Technician 5

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a qualified professional to coordinate traffic data collection, lead analyses, and develop traffic studies in support of Section 27 projects. The role involves using CADD tools for traffic control plans and TSIs, plus collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma with relevant engineering experience or eighteen semester hours in related fields, and a strong ability to translate

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience.
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience.
• Eighteen semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates traffic data collection activities with District personnel and other stakeholders.
• Leads and manages traffic data collection and analysis in accordance with Department procedures, policies, standards, and specifications.
• Conducts and evaluates traffic studies, including peak-hour turning movement counts, 24-hour volume counts, speed studies, intersection diagrams, collision diagrams, and related studies.
• Compiles, analyzes, and presents traffic data in clear, usable formats and recommends appropriate corrective actions.
• Uses CADD to develop traffic control plans, traffic signal inventories (TSIs), and other traffic engineering designs.
• Assists with the development and revision of traffic-related specifications, procedures, and standards.
• Coordinates and assists with the review of traffic studies, plans, and specifications, including speed studies, pedestrian crosswalk studies, traffic signal plans, traffic equipment specifications, and traffic sign plans.
• Develops and coordinates traffic engineering data collection scopes for Section 27 projects and projects involving project management, planning, and environmental sections.
• Participates in project meetings and public meetings to provide traffic engineering support and technical input.
• Coordinates and assists with the development, review, and updating of Department traffic engineering policies and procedures.

Education

High school diploma or GED + three years sub-professional engineering experience, or eighteen semester hours in specialized fields

Job description

About This Job

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. 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 high school diploma or GED plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience;
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience;
• Eighteen semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

• Coordinates traffic data collection activities with District personnel and other stakeholders.
• Leads and manages traffic data collection and analysis in accordance with Department procedures, policies, standards, and specifications.
• Conducts and evaluates traffic studies, including peak-hour turning movement counts, 24-hour volume counts, speed studies, intersection diagrams, collision diagrams, and related studies.
• Compiles, analyzes, and presents traffic data in clear, usable formats and recommends appropriate corrective actions.
• Uses CADD to develop traffic control plans, traffic signal inventories (TSIs), and other traffic engineering designs.
• Assists with the development and revision of traffic-related specifications, procedures, and standards.
• Coordinates and assists with the review of traffic studies, plans, and specifications, including speed studies, pedestrian crosswalk studies, traffic signal plans, traffic equipment specifications, and traffic sign plans.
• Develops and coordinates traffic engineering data collection scopes for Section 27 projects and projects involving project management, planning, and environmental sections.
• Participates in project meetings and public meetings to provide traffic engineering support and technical input.
• Coordinates and assists with the development, review, and updating of Department traffic engineering policies and procedures.

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.

Compensation: This position receives a premium pay of $2.00/hour for hours actually worked.

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.

• 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:

David Worsham, Traffic Engineering Mgmt Engineer

Traffic Engineering, Section 27

[phone]

[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: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp