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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service ENGINEER INTERN 1 - ENGINEER 5 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
ENGINEER INTERN 1 - ENGINEER 5
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ENGINEER INTERN 1 - ENGINEER 5
Salary
$4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
42/50613837/ENG1-5/06.20.24-CC
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
Section 42
Opening Date
06/21/2024
Closing Date
7/21/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
Supplemental Information
Section 42 - Maintenance Systems Management
42/50613837/ENG1-5/06.20.24-CC
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
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineer Intern 1-2 or an Engineer 3-5 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.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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. *
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 availablehere (https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Tech_Asst_Guidance.asp) .
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jarrett Lambert
Equipment Manager
225-935-0248
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.
NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana. However, the applicant will be required to obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met.
NOTE: Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed atwww.lapels.com
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
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:
Direct 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 Engineer Intern Applicant by the presence of a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Differs from Engineer Intern 2 by the absence of independence when completing basic assignments.
Examples of Work
This position reports to the Equipment Engineer. The incumbent assists the Plant Maintenance support team and the Equipment Engineer. The incumbent assists the statewide expert in the development of equipment technical specifications. Also assists with coordination with the Equipment Superintendents in each of the nine (9) districts on issues involving equipment management such as repair/replace decisions, complex repairs, and/or equipment modifications. The Department presently owns and operates a 6,000-piece fleet which has a replacement value of approximately $250 million statewide. In this capacity, the employee must assist the Equipment Engineer by working with consultants, contractors, vendors, and operations and maintenance personnel. Assists the Equipment Engineer in providing advice and consultation to maintenance and operations personnel on complex equipment management issues. This includes comprehensive research of applicable state and federal laws, manufacturer specifications, and engineering analysis as required to make appropriate recommendations and/or direct work as appropriate.
35% Assists with development technical specifications for all equipment to be procured by the DOTD. Consults with other DOTD staff to determine needs and conducts extensive research on available equipment in order to develop technical specifications for bidding. Assists with development of the design and arranging for construction of special equipment that is not available commercially in order to meet diverse needs of the DOTD.
20% Assists with coordination with the districts and sections utilizing the equipment to provide technical knowledge and expertise, and to ensure that any equipment acquired through the program meets the needs of the DOTD. Assists by consulting with equipment vendors to determine availability of specific concepts, design, or features on their product line that may be needed to meet DOTD needs, often providing feedback to vendors on specific mechanical, electrical or structural features and/or design modifications that are desirable to the DOTD as an end user of the equipment.
15% Assists with technical review of vendor submittals inclusive of plans and specifications for adherence to the DOTD technical specification, and provides recommendations on whether to award. Consults with and provides guidance to vendors and equipment up-fitters in the final layout and fabrication of equipment. Assists with reviewing drawings and sketches submitted by vendors and equipment up-fitters for accuracy, completeness and conformance with technical specifications. Attends meetings pertaining to equipment problems and assists with resolutions in an efficient and professional manner.
15% Works with the Engineer Technicians responsible for the activities associated with the Plant Maintenance module of the DOTD’s Maintenance Management System. This module is used for the collection, reporting, and analysis of data on the Department’s fleet and facilities. Also assists staff with coordination of the annual Equipment Operator’s Safety and Training Conference event.
10% Assists the Equipment Manager and his staff with other duties of the Equipment Section related to the fleet acquisition and buyback programs, equipment management, GPS monitoring, Equipment Operator Certification Program, and the Property Management Program.
5% May be required to perform other duties as needed including but no limited to natural disaster and emergency support activities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
* Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
01
To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
02
Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?
Yes
No
03
Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
Yes
No
04
Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
Yes
No
05
If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
06
Do you possess a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate, or a current license to practice professional engineering in Louisiana or any other state?
Yes
No
07
If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your certificate or license number, original issue date and expiration date. If you answered no, indicate "N/A".
Required Question
Agency
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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