Engineering Technician 1-4- Bridge Design

Section 25 – Bridge Design 25/ET1-4/50683902/01.17.25-MV

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About this position:

This position assists professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of bridge plan detailing and plan preparation work in the Bridge Design Section. Engineering technician positions are in a Career Progression Group (CPG) capped at Engineering Technician 4. The required minimum number of years of experience, completion of required structured training courses as well as satisfactory work performance are required for incumbents to progress through the CPG. For more information about the minimum qualifications for each level in the CPG, refer to the Civil Service Job Specifications. Please see the Examples of Work below for the complete position description.

This position is eligible for $2.00/hour premium pay for hours actually worked.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement including but not limited to position numbers 50683902 and 50683903.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3 or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). 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.

This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, promotional appointment or by detail to special duty.

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

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Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.

Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Please list all work experience on your application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Mark Bucci, P.E.

Bridge Design Engineer Administrator

Bridge & Structural Design Section

Phone: (225) 379-1076

Email: mark.bucci@la.gov

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Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession 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 Concepts

Function of Work:

To participate in on-the-job training to learn basic, routine sub professional engineering tasks, as defined in the Examples Of Work Section.

Level of Work:

Entry.

Supervision Received:

Close from an Engineering Technician 5, 6, 7, a professional engineer or manager of the agency served.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Location of Work:

May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from higher level engineering technicians by the focus on learning basic methods, techniques and procedures and by the presence of detailed instructions and close supervision.

Examples of Work

To assist professional engineers and/or higher-level technicians in the performance of bridge plan detailing and plan preparation work in the Bridge Design Section. Engineering technician positions are in a Career Progression Group (CPG) capped at Engineering Technician 4. The required minimum number of years of experience, completion of required structured training courses as well as satisfactory work performance are required for incumbents to progress through the CPG. For more information about the minimum qualifications for each level in the CPG, refer to the Civil Service Job Specifications. For more information about structured training requirements, refer to the Department’s Structured Training Policy.

While in official capacity, comply with any applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

This Master Job Description (MJD) covers sub-professional engineering work performed in the Bridge Design Section and serves as a broad overview of the duties and responsibilities for all Bridge Design Engineering Technician positions in the career progression group. The job duties described below outline the work/level of responsibility and complexity of the cap of the CPG, Engineering Technician 4.

65% Bridge Detailing, Plan Preparation, and Data Collection: Creates bridge details, miscellaneous project drawings, and project reports using Computer Aided Design (CAD) as well as other related design (InRoads, ProjectWise, DGN Conform, etc) and scanning software. Develops and checks project plan details in accordance with the Bridge Design Section’s CAD and detailing standards. Receives general supervision from engineers and higher level technicians as needed for unusual or difficult assignments. Assists engineers in gathering data (as-built plans, bridge fabrication drawings, bridge inspection reports, microfilm plans and correspondence, other miscellaneous project data) for assigned projects.

20% Computations and Plan Assembly: Performs calculations related to roadway geometry, quantity tabulations, details, and construction cost estimates. Applies the Bridge Design and Evaluation Manual (BDEM), the Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges (LSSRB), and the Engineering Directives and Standards Manual (EDSM) for the development of project documents. Assists in representing the Section in project meetings and project site visits. Assembles complete pre-construction plan sets for preliminary and final plans, develops project data, and prepares project correspondence. Assists with the communication and coordination with outside personnel to assemble project plans as well as other assignments.

10% Standard Details and Standard Plans: Performs CAD drafting and detail checking for standard details and standard plans developed and maintained by the Bridge Design Section.

5% Perform additional duties as needed to ensure the efficient operation of the Bridge Design Section, including but limited to Emergency/Disaster support duties.