Engineering Technician 5

This position is located in the District 04, Unit 001, in the Training Unit of the Business Office of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the District 04 Training Coordinator (Engineering Tech Consultant). The overall function of this position is assisting with the management of the highly complex and technical district-wide training programs for District 04. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining a highly trained and qualified workforce of employees, consultants, and contractors. The incumbent is required to interpret a variety of complex and technical concepts and to possess the skills and demonstrate strategies needed to transfer these concepts throughout all levels of employees in the District. The incumbent is required to use a state vehicle for district wide or statewide travel in order to deliver mandatory training programs and to serve as the technical expert, advisor or consultant to other DOTD sections and non-departmental organizations.

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.aspxPossession of a high school diploma or GED plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR

Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus three years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR

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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:• Coordinates and administers District 04 training programs for leadership, engineering technicians, construction inspectors, maintenance personnel, and engineering interns.

• Manages employee training needs assessments, Structured Training Programs (STPs), professional development, and continuing education opportunities.
• Develops, schedules, and conducts training courses, including employee orientation, safety, human resources, traffic control, equipment operation, and construction-related subjects.
• Maintains training databases and certification records, processes personnel actions, administers examinations, and tracks employee training accomplishments.
• Oversees maintenance employee training, Equipment Operators Certification (EOCP), and construction inspector certification and recertification programs.
• Coordinates with DOTD districts and various department sections to support training initiatives, improve communication, and assist with emergency and disaster response activities.

Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Compensation: The starting salary is $24.04/hourly with an additional $2.00 optional pay for every hour worked.

How To Apply: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.

Please list all work experience on your application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.

Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact: John Holley ADA of Business 318-549-8306

“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 here.” Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.