What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT-ENGINEER 5 position at State of Louisiana?
DISTRICT 08- UNIT 002 ALEXANDRIA, LA
JOB NUMBER: 08/50682057/EIA-E5/01.16.25-RD
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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 No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineer Intern 1 or 2, or an Engineer 3, 4 or 5 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.
Engineer Applicant – $24.04
Engineer Intern 1 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $26.44/hourly
Engineer Intern 2 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $28.29/hourly
Engineer 3 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $33.39/hourly
Engineer 4 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $36.90/hourly
Engineer 5- Special Entrance Rate (SER) $39.48/hourly
Engineer Intern 1-2 – Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate Engineer 3-5 – Possession of a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License
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.
*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: Casey Whitcher Engineer 6 318-561-5159 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.
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DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
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:
Close 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 Engineering Technicians and other related jobs by the presence of responsibility for applying engineering principles under close supervision.
Differs from Engineer Intern 1 by the absence of a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
55% Assist the District Traffic Operations Engineer (DTOE) and Engineer 6 in all traffic operations and engineering activities in the District. Analyze and oversee the collection of traffic data to ensure reliability and quality of data and traffic models. Review technical reports recommending (1) installation or modification of traffic control devises such as traffic signals, (2) geometric modifications to improve safety and capacity, (3) modifications to signs, pavement markings, and (4) parking restrictions and speed limits. Ensure that accurate records are maintained. Determine which projects require Road Safety Assessments (RSAs), conduct RSAs, and determine and make safety improvement recommendations during the RSA process. Conduct studies and retime the state maintained signals in the district for optimum efficiency. Determine Transportation management plan (TMP) level required for projects within the District. Perform studies and Stage 0s in coordination with HQ Traffic Safety section. Review, participate and follow up with the Stage 0 process for all projects within the district for safety and operations.
25% Oversee and provide functional supervision to Engineering Technicians who perform traffic engineering studies and write traffic engineering reports to ensure that assigned duties are completed in a timely manner.
5% Investigate and analyze existing traffic control devices at High Potential for Improvement locations. Make recommendations and ensure implementation of modifications to improve traffic flow and safety at these locations.
5% Review plans for construction and/or maintenance projects and corresponding traffic control plans, which may modify existing traffic control devices. Review plans for proposed new roadway intersections and traffic control device permit applications to ensure conformance with Department standards. Design and submit signal plans for construction projects. Review all signal design in construction plans.
5% Review and recommend for approval all applicable access control permits. Review and recommend approval of traffic impact studies. Review and recommend for approval all traffic signal and lighting permits.
5% Perform a variety of tasks and assignments necessary to fulfill the mission of the Section and District. May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities.
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Salary : $26 - $39
