Engineering Tech Consultant

08-UNIT 001 Alexandria LA

Job Number: 08/10906/ETC/08.12.26-JC

District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) we plan build maintain and protect the transportation systems that connect communities support commerce and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

The overall function of this position is managing the highly complex and technical district-wide training programs for District 08. The employee is responsible for maintaining a highly trained and qualified workforce of employees consultants and contractors. The employee 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.

This is a hands-on field role that requires attention to detail safety awareness and strong documentation skills.

Position is located in Rapides District 08/Unit 001 and report to Lab Engineer.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

Depending on assignment Engineering Tech Consultant may:

• Serves as a direct report to the Lab Engineer (Engineer 6) by administering the operations of the LA DOTD District 08 Training Unit.
• Mastering and maintaining multiple databases such as SAP/LEO/LaGov/LSO; ECC Navigation and Reporting; DTRN as well as the Non-DOTD Construction Inspection Training System (CITS) to track and store training accomplishments and to run reports for personnel actions.
• Develops and delivers annual certification schools in the areas of asphalt concrete and base course inspection.
• Serves as a subject matter expert or technical advisor on the areas of construction and materials testing and inspection training operations and the departments quality assurance program.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including but not limited to emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation:Engineering Tech Consultant $53498.00 Annual premium pay $1.00/Hours Worked

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

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.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Blaine Poole
Lab Engineer



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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