Engineering Technician 1-4 (Hwy Inventory Data Analyst)

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Engineering Technician 1-4 (Hwy Inventory Data Analyst)

Salary

$2,118.00 - $3,813.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

21/10256/ET1/02.26.25-MV

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

Section 21

Opening Date

02/26/2025

Closing Date

3/12/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Supplemental Information

Section 21 – Data Collection

21/10256/ET1/02.26.25-MV

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

About this position:

This position collects and extracts highway inventory data using a Global Positioning System (GPS) collection device and High Definition (HD) image extraction software. The highway inventory data depicts the description of public roads, geo-political subdivisions and the physical and cultural features associated therewith. This data also supports and develops DOTD’s linear reference system, GIS base map and assists in maintaining the Transportation Asset Highway Inventory database (TAHI). The collections and database primary purpose is to support state and federal transportation planning processes by recording uniform information about observed and measured physical and cultural features. These features include but are not limited to roadway pavement (length, width and surface type), curbs and shoulders, sidewalks, number of lanes, railroad crossings, road intersections and other assets. Please see the Examples of Work below for the complete position description.

This position is eligible for $2.00/hour premium pay for hours actually worked.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3 or 4depending 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.

This position may be filled as either a probational appointment, promotional appointment or by detail to special duty.

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Chad Parker, P.E.

Data Collection & Management Systems

Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development

1201 Capitol Access Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

(225) 242-4590

"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 availablehttps://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a high school diploma or GED.

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.

Job Concepts

Function of Work:

To participate in on-the-job training to learn basic, routine sub professional engineering tasks, as defined in the Examples Of Work Section.

Level of Work:

Entry.

Supervision Received:

Close from an Engineering Technician 5, 6, 7, a professional engineer or manager of the agency served.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Location of Work:

May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from higher level engineering technicians by the focus on learning basic methods, techniques and procedures and by the presence of detailed instructions and close supervision.

Examples of Work

This position collects and extracts highway inventory data using a Global Positioning System (GPS) collection device and High Definition (HD) image extraction software. The highway inventory data depicts the description of public roads, geo-political subdivisions and the physical and cultural features associated therewith. This data also supports and develops DOTD’s linear reference system, GIS base map and assists in maintaining the Transportation Asset Highway Inventory database (TAHI). The collection’s and database primary purpose is to support state and federal transportation planning processes by recording uniform information about observed and measured physical and cultural features. These features include but are not limited to roadway pavement (length, width and surface type), curbs and shoulders, sidewalks, number of lanes, railroad crossings, road intersections and other assets.

This position requires both field and office responsibilities, statewide travel and the use of a LA-DOTD expense account/credit card and the proper reporting of these expenses. While traveling on state business the individual filling this position is considered on duty when using the vehicle during / after paid work hours and expected to strictly follow state rules/policies at all times. The employee is responsible for the condition of the State equipment assigned to them and accountable for protecting and preventing loss, theft, or damage to these items. Due to the nature of the job, exceptional attendance, a mature attitude and dependability are expected for the duration of employment. The position requires maintaining a current Louisiana driver’s license and a clean driving record for the duration the position is held.

The difference between Engineering Technicians 1 – 4 varies in degree of years of experience, assignment complexity and training. Engineering Technician’s 1 – 2 are expected to be in training concerning data collections, require more supervision, and are learning the basic structure, format, defining attribute data and skills required for the state’s public road inventory. Engineering Technician’s 3 and 4 should work at a higher level of competency, have obtained prior levels of structured and on the job training, be capable of using specialized equipment and software, perform their responsibilities without a great deal of over sight and produce the quality of work expected at the higher technician level.

60%

Office work includes but is not limited to extracting highway asset data from high definition video, aerial maps and construction project plans; performing Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) for the section’s highway asset data whether collected or delivered; entering and modifying data into the highway inventory database using Roadway Characteristics Editor (RCE) software; adhering to the department’s standardize highway inventory data protocols and procedures; preparing maps, routing, and gathering other pertinent information necessary to perform field assignments.

20%

Incumbent collects highway inventory data and video for the uniform interpretation and recordation of public road, cultural and geo-political information. The field work requires both working independently and/or as a team; places a priority onsafetyand efficiency while collecting accurate GPS, highway feature attributes, and asset data. The data is expected to be of quality with acceptable accuracy, contain the appropriate coordinate system, and follow department collection methods and formats.

15%

Assists in tracking construction project dates from proposals to completions within the section’s project tracking database; adequately filing and maintaining the section’s construction project plans file room

5%

May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster 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

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• No

  02

  Are you a probational LADOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes

• No

  04

  If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "N/A."

  05

  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?

  06

  What are your career interests?

  Required Question

Employer

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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