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About this Job Section 51 - Bridge Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance 51/50696683/EI1-E5/06.30.26-AS At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. About This Position: This position is responsible for conducting inventories and inspections of approximately 14,000 bridges throughout the state

While in an official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Services laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. 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 Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate. NOTE: Applications will be accepted from persons who possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate in states other than Louisiana

However, the applicant will be required to obtain a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all requirements are met. 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: Performs QA bridge field inspections and engineering analysis of On-System and Off-System Bridge Inspection data to make decisions on development of QA selection criteria to ensure safety of the travelling public and comply with the Code of Federal Regulations

Assists the Bridge Inspection Engineer (Engineer 7 DOTD) with development, advertisement, and management of consultant contracts for the performance of specialized bridge inspections (NSTM, Underwater, In-depth, etc.) to ensure compliance with the 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 650 Subpart C and the National Bridge Inspection Program (NBIS). Perform QA Review of bridge inspection reports conducted by Consultants (NSTM, In-depth, Underwater, etc.) or In-house Inspectors (Initial, HQ-QA, etc.) as needed. Assists the Bridge Inspection Engineer in administering the Bridge Inspection program by helping to develop and execute policies and procedures regarding specialized bridge inspection programs such as load rating, Underwater, In-depth, NSTM evaluation, and bridge structural repairs

Position Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment Career Progression: This position may be filled as a as Engineer Intern 1 up to Engineer 5 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Compensation: Some positions may qualify for a Special Entrance Rate (SER). The SER amounts are listed below: Engineer Intern 1 - has a SER rate of $2,115.20/Biweekly Engineer Intern2 -has a SER rate of $2,263.20/Biweekly Engineer 3 -has a SER rate of $2,671.20/Biweekly Engineer 4 -has a SER rate of $2,952.00/Biweekly Engineer 5 -has a SER rate of $3,158.40 /Biweekly 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 this job title 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: Stephanie Doolittle Bridge Inspection Engineer 225-379-1329 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.