Engineering Technician DCL

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Engineering Technician DCL

Salary

$4,167.00 - $7,502.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

DENR-2024-OC-200800-FRD

Department

DENR-Office of Conservation

Division

Pipeline

Opening Date

10/09/2024

Closing Date

10/16/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Supplemental Information

Office of Conservation – Pipeline Division

The Pipeline Division regulates the use, end-use, conservation, and transportation facilities for movement of intrastate natural gas; regulates carbon dioxide pipelines and compressed natural gas fueling facilities; and they serve as clearing house to provide information to users of natural gas regarding the availability of supplies of natural gas. The Division is also responsible for a comprehensive pipeline safety inspection and enforcement program for both intrastate natural gas and hazardous liquids pipelines, and damage prevention enforcement on pipeline right of ways.

Employees are eligible for flexible work schedules upon hire and up to 2 days of telework after 6 months.

DUTIES:

This incumbent is supervised by the Petroleum Scientist Manager I. This position perform highly advanced technical inspections of jurisdictional intrastate pipelines facilities which include reviews of engineering principles as they are applied to pipeline construction, maintenance and abandonment. This position will work closely with two Petroleum Scientists and one Conservation Enforcement Specialist who will be primarily responsible for performing highly specialized Integrity Management Procedures (IMP), Control Room Management (CRM), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Breakout Tank, and Underground Natural Gas Storage (UNGS) audits.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform onsite inspections of complex jurisdictional gas and hazardous pipeline systems.

• Review/evaluate procedures for operations & maintenance manuals, emergency plans, and other operational procedures.

• Review/evaluate record keeping procedures and actual records of below/above ground facilities for compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Collect & review preliminary data required in on-site inspections; conduct quality assurance audits of data, records and other information collected during inspections to determine accuracy, completeness and proper documentation; complete inspection reports; recommend compliance actions for probable violations noted during inspections.

• Attend meetings in Baton Rouge or other locations to discuss citations and regulatory requirements and as needed.

• Provide gas pipeline or hazardous liquid pipeline owners/operators safety expertise/assistance, which may include audits of operations and maintenance procedures, emergency procedures, construction procedures, drug and alcohol program procedures to determine accuracy and completeness as required by the most current regulations.

• Incumbents review with pipeline operators specific regulation inquiries from pipeline operators

• Attend staff meetings to discuss department policy and regulatory updates.

• Assist with training of new employees and provide assistance to less experienced inspectors

• Keep abreast of changes to assigned operators physical facilities and operational status. Provide data and assist in the preparation of reports requested by the department, office, or other agencies; performs non­ routine and other job duties, temporary or permanent, as assigned.

  Supplemental qualifications: This position requires two years of experience inspecting Integrity Management Procedures, Control Room Management, Breakout Tanks, Liquefied Natural Gas, and/or Underground Natural Gas Storage.

**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career andnot the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants. This position requires the selected applicant to serve a minimum probationary period of twelve (12) months. A current, permanent status state employee may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion. Additional Vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

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 applications 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.

A copy of your college transcript to verify the specialized degree requirement MUST be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. This may be done by way of an attachment to your online application and/or by fax/mail.

Applicants possessing an international degree must submit an equivalency evaluation statement with their application. This may be done by way of an attachment to your online application.

Transcripts can either be mailed or faxed to the Louisiana Department of State Civil Service. Fax: 225-219-1041. Mailing Address: Department of State Civil Service, P.O. Box 94111, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9111.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Human Resources

Department of Energy and Natural Resources

PO Box 94396

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396

Email: DNR-Recruiting@la.gov

The Department of Energy and Natural Resources is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf.

The Department of Energy and Natural Resources is a participant in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

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.

The supplemental qualification requirement for this position is:

This position requires two years of experience inspecting Integrity Management Procedures, Control Room Management, Breakout Tanks, Liquefied Natural Gas, and/or Underground Natural Gas Storage.

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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  College training can substitute for a maximum of four years of the required experience. Thirty semester hours will substitute for one year of experience, as long as 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. (A COMBINATION OF FIELDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED) Do you possess at least 6 college semester hours (or more) in one of these fields?

• Yes

• No

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  If you answered yes to the previous question, you must list each course in order to credit your application. You must include the course name, the number of semester hours and the institution you took the course at. Example: Chemistry 1001- Intro to Chemistry - 3 hrs- LSU If you choose not to list your courses, you cannot be credited for the experience substitution and your application may not meet minimum qualifications. If you answered no to the previous question, simply type N/A in the space provided.

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State of Louisiana

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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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