Systems Engineer Intern Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

About this Job The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health This position performs duties associated with the state-wide technical engineering aspect of the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (DWRLF) as well as some shared responsibilities associated with Capacity Development and Public Water System Supervision. This position involves applying advanced knowledge of complex and highly-technical administrative, organizational, and professionally-licensed engineering skills to large-scale drinking water system construction projects.

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: Serves as the DWRLF project engineer for DWRLF construction loan drinking water improvement projects across the State. Performs routine on-site construction inspections Performs independent engineering agency reviews and approvals of routinely submitted bid documents, contract documents, payment requests, and engineering contracts Performs engineering review and evaluation of System Improvement Plans and Environmental Information Documents submitted by water systems Performs technical reviews of federal and state funding requirements Assists the DWRLF Program Engineer and/or Deputy Chief Engineer with updating the strategies and goals of the Louisiana Department of Health's Capacity Development Program Performs emergency response duties as directed Position-Specific Details: Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Engineering Services / East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary or a Promotional appointment Cost Center: 3262207530 Position Number(s): 50356286 Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, 2, Engineer 3, 4, or 5 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation: For the Engineer Intern 1 - Engineer 5, these positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) starting salary of: Engineer Intern 1 - $26.44 hourly / $2,115.20 bi-weekly Engineer Intern 2 - $28.29 hourly / $2,263.20 bi-weekly Engineer 3 - $33.39 hourly / $2,671.20 bi-weekly Engineer 4 - $36.90 hourly / $2,952.00 bi-weekly Engineer 5 - $39.48 hourly / $3,158.40 bi-weekly 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. For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE. Contact Information: Paul Tran Paul.Tran3@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218

LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here. LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees.

Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.