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About this Job 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. About This Position: The primary purpose of this position is to assist the District Traffic Operations Engineer (Engineer 7) and Engineer 6 in managing and directing all district traffic engineering activities.

This position is located in District 62, Unit 002, of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Engineer 6 of the District Traffic Operations. This position is responsible for all traffic related matters within the six parishes that form District 62. The incumbent must be self-motivated, must be able to perform duties with minimal supervision, and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.

The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate; will attend conferences and other educational opportunities as necessary to obtain the continuing education hours required to maintain PE Certification and performance of required tasks. This position assists the Traffic Operations Engineers in managing and directing all district traffic engineering activities. Position is located in Hammond, District 62 Unit 002 and reports to the Engineer 6.

Preference will be given to applicants that have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam. Applicants within 90 days of graduation may apply and not be deemed eligible until degree conferral. If you are applying prior to graduation, email the Hiring Manager listed below.

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 Minimum Qualifications Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate. NOTE: This is a temporary position to be utilized while the incumbent is securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Permanent status shall be denied to incumbents occupying this position

NOTE: Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Conducts and analyzes traffic engineering studies for a six-parish area, including evaluating requests for new or revised traffic control devices and producing engineering reports. Leads traffic section personnel and oversees data collection, computer-based analysis, and recommendations for signals, signs, striping, and traffic design. Inspects traffic control devices for compliance with MUTCD/state standards and recommends corrections through reports or memoranda.

Reviews and approves development-related impact studies, access connection requests, accident data analyses, and traffic control plans for construction projects. Maintains official records, prepares Secretary's Orders, participates in meetings and training, supports litigation preparation, and performs additional or emergency duties as needed. Position-Specific Details: 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.

Career Progression: This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, or Engineer Intern 2 based on qualifications and agency needs. Compensation: Engineer Intern Applicant - $24.04/hourly - Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate. Engineer Intern 1 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $26.44/hourly

Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate Engineer Intern 2 - Special Entrance Rate (SER) $28.29/ hourly. Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate plus one year of professional engineering experience. 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: Penny Lala Engineer 6 985-375-0225 penny.lala@la.gov 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: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.