EI 1-2, Engineer 3-5, Assistant HQ Right of Way Permit Engineer

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　　EI 1-2, Engineer 3-5, Assistant HQ Right of Way Permit Engineer

　　Salary

　　$4,582.93 - $7,502.00 Monthly

　　Location

　　Baton Rouge, LA

　　Job Type

　　Classified

　　Job Number

　　24/50593875/EI1-E5/1.18.24-CW

　　Department

　　DOTD-Engineering & Operations

　　Division

　　Section 24

　　Opening Date

　　01/18/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/8/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Supplemental Information

　　24/50593875/EI1-E5/1.18.24-CW

　　Section 24 - Road Design

　　About t his position:

　　This position is the assistant to the Engineer 6 Headquarters Right-of-Way Permit Engineer, and as the assistant, provides function al oversight and guidance to other lower level headquarters permit staff as well as the District Right ­ of-Way Permit Specialist. The incumbent of this position facilitates meetings, advises administration, and processes permits when supervisor is unavailable. DOTD processes approximately 6000 permits annually. This expertise does not exist outside the DOTD Headquarters Permit Unit. For full jobdsecription, see Examples of Work.

　　No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

　　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 (http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside%20LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt%20Finance/HR/Pages/Career%20Center.aspx)

　　As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Engineer Intern 1 or 2, or an Engineer 3, 4 or 5 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

　　Engineer Intern 1 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $26.44/hourly

　　Engineer Intern 2 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $28.29/hourly

　　Engineer 3 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $33.39/hourly

　　Engineer 4 – Special Entrance Rate (SER) $36.90/hourly

　　Engineer 5- Special Entrance Rate (SER) $39.48/hourly

　　Engineer Intern 1-2 – Possession of a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate

　　Engineer 3-5 –Possession of a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License

　　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.

　　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.

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

　　For more information about this posting contact:

　　Toby Picard

　　Assistant Road Design Engineer Administrator

　　[email protected]

　　Qualifications

　　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 atwww.lapels.com

　　Job Concepts

　　FUNCTION OF WORK:

　　To apply scholastic theory and elementary engineering skills to a variety of tasks involving standard procedures and practices in the field, office, or laboratory in order to acquire practical experience for licensure.

　　LEVEL OF WORK:

　　Entry.

　　SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

　　Direct from a higher-level engineer.

　　SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

　　Functional supervision may be exercised over Engineering Technicians.

　　LOCATION OF WORK:

　　May be used by all state agencies.

　　JOB DISTINCTIONS:

　　Differs from Engineer Intern Applicant by the presence of a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Differs from Engineer Intern 2 by the absence of independence when completing basic assignments.

　　Examples of Work

　　Certificates/Licenses Required:

　　In order to qualify for Engineer Intern 1, incumbent must possess a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate. In order to qualify for Engineer Intern 2, incumbent must possess a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate and one-year professional engineering experience. In order to qualify for Engineer 3, incumbent must have a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering and four years professional engineering experience. In order to qualify for Engineer 4, incumbent must have a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering and five years professional engineering experience at least one year of which must have been at the Engineer 3 level. In order to qualify for Engineer 5, incumbent must have a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering and six years professional engineering experience.

　　Function of Work:

　　This position is the assistant to the Engineer 6 Headquarters Right-of-Way Permit Engineer, and as the assistant, provides function al oversight and guidance to other lower level headquarters permit staff as well as the District Right ­ of-Way Permit Specialist. The incumbent of this position facilitates meetings, advises administration, and processes permits when supervisor is unavailable. DOTD processes approximately 6000 permits annually. This expertise does not exist outside the DOTD Headquarters Permit Unit.

　　The DOTD District Administrator or designee typically reviews and approves most permits at the District level. The Headquarters Permit Unit reviews and approves the most complex permits and those that do not meet and/or are not covered by policy. This position is responsible for reviewing these complex permits and the associated engineering construction plans to ensure compliance with Department guidelines, standards, policies, EDSMs, etc. This position has delegated authority to approve any permits in the absence of the Headquarters Right -of-Way Permit Engineer as well as those the Districts are authorized to approve.

　　40% Permit Processing and Project/Permit Management:

　　Serves as an advisor to other engineering professionals, lower-level engineers, and engineering technicians on right-of-way permits and associated engineering construction plans. Ensures right-of-way permits and construction plans conform to Department guidelines, standards, policies, EDSMs, and legal requirements. Provides technical expertise on plan preparation as well as the design and construction of permitted facilities on state highways. Recommends approval or denial of permits to the Headquarters Right-of-Way Permit Engineer. Reviews and ensures design and construction engineering plans of natural gas facilities, telecommunication facilities, power facilities, roadway modifications, and a variety of other items that are placed within highway right-of-way by third parties are in compliance with DOTD and FHWA guidelines, policies and procedures. Determines if engineering construction plans contain elements, which need to be reviewed by, other specialized departmental sections and documents the ultimate disposition of all review comments associated with these reviews.

　　Serves as project manager during the permitting process by independently setting up permit review/approval timelines and informing District personnel and permit applicant of these milestones. Continuously coordinates with these personnel to ensure that the permit delivery milestones are met. Ensures that chain of command is kept apprised of the permit status as well as any problems that arise which may affect permit timelines. Offers suggestions of how to mitigate the extent or effect of any delays, and independently determines when timelines must be adjusted due to issues. Processes invoices to the joint use agreement and right-of-way permit lessees and updates the departmental database accordingly. Verifies the payments are received in a timely manner.

　　20% Training Staff

　　Exercises functional supervision over nine District Right-of-Way Permit Specialists on projects requiring specialized training and instruction regarding permit procedures. Trains the District Right-of-Way Permit Specialists in the proper procedures, regulations, and laws related to right-of-way permit s. Performs random and/or scheduled field inspections of permits, before and after permits have been issued, to ensure that all departmental policies pertaining to permits have been met.

　　20% Records Management

　　Ensures that complete, correct, and updated data is correctly entered into the permit record databases. Manages permit records and the invoicing of annual right-of -way permit fees as well as the collection of these fees.

　　10%Permit Research

　　Independently researches, attends meetings, and obtains copies of permits for DOTD Legal staff, Office of Risk Management, the Attorney General's office, and the general public to assist in preparing legal defense for lawsuits. Independently meets with permit applicants (i.e. utility companies, pipeline companies, fiber optic companies, and municipalities) to advise and direct them in the permit application process and often holds meetings to help resolve problems and to ensure accurate completion of applications. May serve as an expert witness and be deposed for lawsuits on permit issues in the absence of the Headquarters Right-of ­ Way Permit Engineer. Also responds to telephone inquiries from permit applicants, and instructs applicants in proper permit procedures.

　　5% Research and Procedure Modifications

　　Researches various state and federal laws, policies and standards, and industry standards/ practices to ensure DOTD's compliance. Identifies problems, develops research initiatives, presents research findings, and recommends changes in standards and procedures as necessary. Assists the Headquarters Right-of-Way Permit Engineer in promulgating new permit regulations, procedures, and laws. Revises existing permit regulations, procedures, and recommends changes to law to the Headquarters Right- of-Way Permit Engineer in order for the Department to submit to the Legislature.

　　5% Miscellaneous

　　May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited t o, all emergency/ disaster support activities.

　　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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　　Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

　　05

　　To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

　　06

　　What are your career interests?

　　07

　　Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　If you answered yes to the previous question, please enter your license number, expiration date and issue date below.

　　09

　　Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?

　　Yes

　　No

　　10

　　If you answered yes to the previous question, please enter your license number, expiration date and issue date below.

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　　Phone

　　(866) 783-5462

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