ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN–DCL (LAB)

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ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN–DCL (LAB)

Salary

$4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly

Location

Lake Charles, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

07/50400233/DCL/04.24.2024-KL

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 7- Lake Charles

Opening Date

04/23/2024

Closing Date

5/3/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Supplemental Information

DISTRICT 07 - UNIT 157 – LAKE CHARLES LAB

JOB NUMBER: 07/50400233/DCL/04.24.2024-KL

POSITION NUMBER: 50400233

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN DCL- LAB

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

No Civil Service test scoreis 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 a completed State application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official State application.

Supplemental Qualifications:

Three (3) years of sub professional engineering experience in a District Construction Inspection Gang, District Laboratory Gang or District Training Office at the advanced journeyman level (ET 4) in the inspection, testing or delivery of specialized Training in asphaltic concrete mixtures. Possession of a valid LA DOTD Certification as an Asphaltic Concrete Plant Technician and Asphaltic Concrete Paving Technician required.

Function Statement:

The overall function of this position is to serve as lead worker. This position is located in the District 07 Unit 157 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 5. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

The incumbent is required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as to maintain the following licensing and operate the following equipment:

Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities: Incumbent must be able to perform highly complex and technical assignments using their ability to interpret and apply Department policies and procedures and may be required to perform duties in high traffic areas.

Required License: Louisiana Class “E” Driver’s License

Drug Testing required: N/A

Types of equipment used for the job: Computer, Truck,

The incumbent of this position functions as a district-wide technical expert, advisor or consultant in the preservation, design, validation, production and lay-down operations of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) for highway construction projects. The incumbent reports directly to a District Laboratory Engineer (Engineer 5 ). The incumbent is required to interpret and perform a variety of highly complex and technical HMA sampling, testing and inspection procedures to determine the acceptability of contractor produced HMA. The incumbent of this position exercises the independent authority to require the discontinuance of plant or roadway operations when the mixture produced is not in accordance with the approved Job Mix Formula, falls into areas under which payment adjustment schedules must be applied, and may initiate proceedings to revoke a certification or authorization if an inspector/technician is performing substandard work or engages in unethical activities. The incumbent is required to operate a state vehicle for district-wide and state-wide travel to perform duties and to attend meetings and/or trainings. The incumbent may be required to travel out-of- state to attend specialized training in asphalt technology. The duties established herein may also be performed during nighttime construction operations.

35% Specialized Asphalt Plant and Roadway Quality Assurance Responsibilities:

• Reviews contractor proposed Job Mix Formulas (JMF’s) for conformance to specification requirements.

• Coordinates and conducts the validation procedures for the proposed mixtures; Performs advanced and complex testing procedures to determine if the contractor can produce an acceptable mixture in accordance with the JMF during the mixture validation process. The procedures performed during validation include preparing gyratory specimens, testing for Bulk Specific Gravity, Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity, Gradation, % Asphalt Content, computing the volumetric properties and evaluating the results and recommending corrective actions as needed; Evaluates the constructability and the initial performance of the mixture on the roadway.

• Performs random review inspections of all district HMA plants to ensure that the plant, equipment and processes conform to DOTD and FHWA Policies, Procedures, Standards and Specifications. Duties include independently sampling and testing the materials and mixtures for comparative analysis and verification. Other duties performed during these reviews are verification of materials quantities and verification of the related Certificates of Delivery to the approved JMF. Ensures that QA/QC documentation is in conformance with the project requirements. Ensures that the QA/QC Inspector/Technicians in the plant and at the roadway possess the appropriate credentials and verifies their competency to sample and test according to policy and procedure. Ensures that the contractor is maintaining and calibrating the laboratory testing equipment in accordance with specifications.

• Performs plant certification inspection which entails a comprehensive in-depth inspection of the materials, crushing apparatus, individual plant components, storage/surge silos and plant laboratory testing equipment/devices.

• Observes asphalt roadway operations and makes recommendations on proper laydown practices and procedures.

30% Incumbent serves as lead worker for the District 07 Asphalt Section. The functional supervision duties include: establishing, delegating, reviewing and approving work assignments as well as coordinating testing of asphalt at plants as required when mix is being produced for state jobs. Provides training for asphalt-related duties.

15% Specialized situational and consultant duties:

• Serves as a subject matter expert or technical advisor for the district in the design, sampling, testing and inspection of HMA and surface treatments.

• Performs forensic analyses on HMA mixtures at the plant and roadway to identify deficiencies and recommends solutions and/or corrective actions. Assists in trouble shooting, dispute resolution and in resolving highly complex technical engineering problems that relate to asphalt operations.

• Serves as a member of various committees or work groups that contribute to the advancement of asphalt technology. Serve as a member of the Test Procedures Technical Review Committee for Bituminous Materials and Mixtures. Assists in the development of sampling and testing procedures at the plant and on the roadway.

• Participates in the development, revision or delivery of DOTD training courses in the areas of HMA

• Communicates with department managers, supervisors, inspectors, technicians, contractors, independent laboratories, LTRC and FHWA to disseminate, exchange or report information on asphalt technologies, department policies, procedures, standards and specifications.

10% Compiles data from laboratory volumetric test results and computes statistical analyses for Standard Deviation, Quality Index and Percent within Limits which determines mixture acceptability and Pay Determination. Assists in the 2059 reviews.

5% Attends and successfully completes structured training requirements and attends specialized training in asphalt technology by providers such as the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC), National Center of Asphalt Technology (NCAT) or the Asphalt Institute. Performs additional duties as determined by the supervisor.

5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Name: Clayton Cormier

Job Title: ADA of Engineering

Number: 337-437-9100

“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.”

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus five years of sub-professional engineering experience.

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.

College training will substitute for a maximum of four years of the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience, provided that six semester hours of each thirty are in one of these specialized fields: architecture, cartography, chemistry, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, geography, geology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math or physics.All specialized coursework must be in the same specialized field. A combination of coursework from different fields will not be accepted.

Full time training in sub-professional engineering from a trade school or technical institute will substitute for the required experience on a month for month basis for a maximum of one year of experience.

Completion of a two year course of study in a sub-professional engineering curriculum from a trade school or technical institute will substitute for two years of the required experience.

A baccalaureate degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management or construction technology will substitute for all of the required experience.

Possession of an engineer intern certificate will substitute for all of the required experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Because these positions require specialized areas of knowledge, supplemental qualification requirements are established for each position.

NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Job Concepts

Function of Work:

To perform highly complex and technical assignments requiring the demonstrated ability to interpret, select, adapt and apply diverse engineering guidelines, precedents, principles and practices to non-routine, highly specialized situations; to serve as a technical expert, advisor or consultant to other agency staff and/or consultants or contractors in a highly technical engineering specialty or program function.

This job is designated a Dual Career Ladder job as defined in Civil Service Rule 1.14.1.1, requiring performance of higher level, more complex duties and possession of advanced, specialized skills. A Civil Service Commission approved agency policy is required prior to implementation.

Level of Work:

Expert.

Supervision Received:

Broad from an Engineer 5 or higher or comparable level professional manager of the agency served.

Supervision Exercised:

May exercise functional or regulatory supervision on a project or programmatic basis.

Location of Work:

May be used by any State agency.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Engineering Technician 5 by level of complexity, agency's recognition as section/district technical expert in specialized area and/or by requirement for extensive training and experience in a highly specialized field.

Differs from Engineering Technician 6 or 7 by the absence of supervisory responsibilities as well as by DCL policy requirements for supplemental qualifications and PPR ratings.

Examples of Work

Utilizes a substantial knowledge base of experience and training to perform the most complex duties of a specialized engineering nature. Provides guidance and technical training to agency personnel in other sections/districts.

Provides assistance and technical advice on non-routine, sensitive issues in area of expertise to professional engineers and agency executives.

Serves as an agency representative in meetings with local, State and federal government officials and elected officials; prepares important written reports or makes important oral presentations to outside entities.

Serves as a court-recognized expert witness.

Independently plans, prepares, accomplishes and/or monitors progress of agency programs and projects of substantial scope and importance to the agency.

Oversees the development of modifications to sophisticated engineering computer systems and software programs.

Develops new procedures/guidelines by utilizing the latest technology available in a specialized area; provides expert, technical advice to engineers and contractors regarding procedural, project or plan revisions.

Evaluates new concepts and procedures; establishes standards or policies that serve as agency-wide directives.

Manages a technical program with statewide responsibilities and impact; provides expert advice and guidance to field personnel; resolves field problems; approves field recommendations, thereby ensuring compliance with regulations and policy.

Provides unique solutions to non-routine problems; delivers analysis of data in completed format ready for inclusion in reports or presentations.

Analyzes complex designs, providing engineer with detailed analytical comments and recommendations; prepares and submits evaluations of consultants' or contractors' performance.

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

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Phone

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