Engineer Tech Consultant

27//ETC/7.9.26-SC Section 27 - Traffic Engineering

This position is a dedicated specialist and has a responsibility for supporting the Traffic Engineering Division related to reviews, specifications, and project management. The Traffic Engineering Division is responsible for reviewing all Department projects with a focus related to Traffic Control. These reviews assist the Department with quality control and improvement of project plans and designs. The Traffic Engineering Division develops task orders, scopes, plans, specifications and may oversee consultant contracts that require traffic engineering work.

The reviews, specifications, and project management are time sensitive and critical for the function of Department Programs. This position requires close coordination with all Traffic Engineering staff, project managers, program managers, road design, bridge design, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and local entities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus four years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus four years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR Twenty-four semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics;

OR A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management or construction technology.

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:

• Oversees the processing of all plan review requests to the Traffic Engineering Division.
• Responsible for informing a review requestor that the request has been received and the expected completion date.
• Coordinate traffic engineering discussions related to reviews; this requires the individual to have expertise in traffic engineering subject matters.
• Oversees the developments and updates related to Traffic Engineering Standard Plans and Specifications in conjunction with the Assistant Traffic Engineering Division Administrator.
• Assists the Assistant Traffic Engineering Administrator and Traffic Engineering Program Manager with tasks to ensure that Traffic Engineering Division Programs meet goals.
• Maintains the Traffic Engineering Website

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:
Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment or Detail to Special Duty

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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Andre Fillastre, Traffic Engineering Mgmt Administrator DOTD HQ 1201 Capitol Access Road Baton Rouge, LA

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