ENGINEER 3 Job Listing at Louisiana Department of State Civil Service in Houma, LA

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Job Title: ENGINEER 3
Agency: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Opening Date: Wed. 02/16/11
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
State Salary Range: $25.84 - $37.48 hourly
$4,479.00 - $6,497.00 monthly

Agency Hiring Range: Min: Max:
Job Type: Classified
Location: Houma, Louisiana

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Qualifications Benefits Supplemental Questions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any of the following will qualify:

1. General Engineer Option:
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus four years of professional engineering experience.

2. Petroleum Engineer Option:
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional petroleum engineering plus four years of professional petroleum engineering experience.

3. Environmental Engineer Option:
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus four years of professional environmental engineering experience.

SUBSTITUTIONS: (For all options)
A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of engineer intern or equivalent experience.

A Ph.D. in engineering will substitute for two years of engineer intern or equivalent experience.

Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of engineer intern or equivalent experience.

NOTE: (For all options)
The four years of overall professional engineering experience include at least four years of engineer intern or equivalent experience.

NOTE: (For all options)
Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Supplemental Information:
DISTRICT 02
JOB NUMBER: ENGR-3-02/16/11-02/H-LHB

DISTRICT-WIDERECRUITMENT ONLYFOR THE FOLLOWING PARISHES: LAFOURCHE AND TERRREBONNE

AT THIS TIME,NO VACANCIES EXIST.

Position is in a Career Progression Group and is being posted at the following levels: Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, Engineer Intern 2, Engineer 3 and Engineer 4.
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. We strongly encourage applicants to apply online.

Applicants who do not wish to apply online can submit a completed Civil Service application (application can be found by clickinghere)toLYNETTE BREAUX, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST, 5056 W. MAIN ST., HOUMA, LA 70360-4900 or fax completed application to (985) 858-2499.Application must have the job title and job number on it. All supplemental questions must be answered and submitted with application. Any applications that do not contain this information will be rejected.
Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.

Application Status Message

What it Means

Application received

Your application has been submitted successfully.

Checking for required test score

We are making sure you have an active, passing score for the required written test.

Evaluating experience

Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Eligible for consideration

You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position.

Referred to hiring manager for review

Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.

Position filled

Someone has been selected for the position.

Position cancelled

The agency has decided not to fill the position.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application.

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

DOTD/STATE EMPLOYEES: All qualified and interested permanent DOTD/STATE employees may apply.

NEW HIRES: All qualified and interested applicants may apply.

Please attach copy of current Professional Engineer license or proof of current licensure status to application upon submittal.
Special Entrance Rate $4479/mo.

Applications remain active for 90 days. If you wish to be considered after the 90 days, please reapply.

For more job specific information, please contact LYNETTE BREAUX, HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST, at (985) 858-2419.
Job Concepts:
Function of Work:
To apply scholastic theory and engineering experience in the planning, design, construction, inspection, and/or maintenance of wharves, buildings, systems, or programs.

Level of Work:
Experienced.

Supervision Received:
Broad from an Engineer 5 or higher.

Supervision Exercised:
Functional supervision may be exercised over lower level Engineers and Engineering Technicians.

Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Engineer Intern 2 by licensure as a professional engineer as well as the scope of assignments.

Differs from Engineer 4 by the type of supervision received as well as the scope of assigned tasks.

Differs from Engineering Technicians by the responsibility for approving drawings, plans, construction estimates, and payment invoices as well as the ability to perform a broader range of engineering principles.
Examples of Work:
Perform complex engineering reviews of construction jobs in progress and checks for adequacy of supervision given by contractors.

Prepare reports covering the results of inspections and recommendations for corrective measures.
Drafts letters to responsible representatives of inspected facilities citing the findings of inspections, etc., including recommendations for corrective action to eliminate problems or defects noted during inspections, surveys, etc.

Perform varied office engineering functions in preparing and supervising the preparation of estimates, plans, and specifications.

Develop budgets and manpower plans, reviews performance data, and coordinates changes in work reporting.

Performs industrial engineering and productivity studies; analyzes trends to focus management attention on problem areas.

Reviews proposed projects to ensure eligibility for federal and state funding and environmental clearance.

Develops databases used in planning construction or renovation projects.

Prepares and checks bid proposals; prepares proposals for contracts; supervises construction audits and final payments to contractors.

Assist in coordinating utility relocations to accommodate construction projects.

Administer specialized statewide safety, communication, and other programs.