What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN CONSULTANT (DISTRICT TRAFFIC) position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
About This Job
DISTRICT 03 / U002/ District Traffic
JOB NUMBER: 03-13022-ETC-07152026-DS
This vacancy will be filled by promotion and is open to current DOTD employees only.
The overall function of this position is to assist the District Traffic Operations Engineer and the Unit 002 Traffic Operations Manager in fulfilling the duties of the District Traffic Section. This position is located in District 03/Unit 002 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the District Traffic Operations Engineer. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times 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 and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.
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 & Responsibilities:
Appointment Type: Promotional or Detail
This position is open to current DOTD employees only.
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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Nicholas Fruge
District Traffic Operations Engineer
DOTD-District 03
(337) 262-6105
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities .
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_main.asp
DISTRICT 03 / U002/ District Traffic
JOB NUMBER: 03-13022-ETC-07152026-DS
This vacancy will be filled by promotion and is open to current DOTD employees only.
The overall function of this position is to assist the District Traffic Operations Engineer and the Unit 002 Traffic Operations Manager in fulfilling the duties of the District Traffic Section. This position is located in District 03/Unit 002 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the District Traffic Operations Engineer. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times 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 and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.
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 & Responsibilities:
- Oversees the District outdoor advertising program to ensure compliance with Federal Highway Administration requirements.
- Provides technical expertise for traffic data collections and analysis that include but are not limited to conducting manual peak hour turning movement counts, 24-hour machine volume counts, speed studies, intersection diagrams, researching crash reports, utilizing capacity analysis/signal timing software.
- Reviews guide sign requests associated with the Tourist Oriented Directional Signs (TODS) and the Interstate Logo Program to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
- Retrieves crash reports and work orders and composes letters for reimbursements to damaged signs and traffic signals.
- May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, Emergency/Disaster support duties.
Appointment Type: Promotional or Detail
This position is open to current DOTD employees only.
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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Nicholas Fruge
District Traffic Operations Engineer
DOTD-District 03
(337) 262-6105
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities .
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_main.asp