What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician Supervisor - Construction Estimates position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
About This Job
Engineering Technician Supervisor
Section 40 - Construction
40/9133/ETS/7.7.26-BH
About This Position
This position is responsible for backchecking the work of subordinates who conduct audit of documentation associated with monthly construction contractor payments. This position also uses knowledge of LADOTD systems and processes to troubleshoot funding and payment issues.
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 high school diploma or GED plus five years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus five years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR
Thirty 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
Job Duties and Other Information
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a promotion (open to only permanent status DOTD employees).
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.
Dallas Ballmer
Engineer 7
1201 Capitol Access Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-379-1575
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
Engineering Technician Supervisor
Section 40 - Construction
40/9133/ETS/7.7.26-BH
About This Position
This position is responsible for backchecking the work of subordinates who conduct audit of documentation associated with monthly construction contractor payments. This position also uses knowledge of LADOTD systems and processes to troubleshoot funding and payment issues.
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 high school diploma or GED plus five years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus five years of sub-professional engineering experience; OR
Thirty 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
Job Duties and Other Information
- Provides supervision of monthly construction contractor payment processes. Ensures payments have all supporting documentation1 do not exceed approved quantities, have sufficient funding, and are paid with appropriate funds.
- Ensures payments have all supporting documentation1 do not exceed approved quantities, have sufficient funding, and are paid with appropriate funds.
- Coordinates with budget when there are issues with funding.
- Recommends personnel actions such as hiring, firing, disciplinary action, etc. Tracks performance and reports to section administration, as well as provides feedback to subordinate personnel.
- Trains and develops subordinate personnel to perform all functions of the partial estimate group, including setup of projects in Site Manager/Head Light, setup of funding in LAGOV, reviewing and processing monthly partial estimates for statewide projects, transfer of projects from active status to final audit status.
- Provide feedback to contractors, LPA personnel, CEI, and district project engineers related to the status of construction contract monthly payments and the overall status of projects, particularly payments on projects. Ensure timely response to these inquiries. Assist in the development of processes that improve the efficiency and transparency of contractor payments.
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a promotion (open to only permanent status DOTD employees).
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.
Dallas Ballmer
Engineer 7
1201 Capitol Access Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
225-379-1575
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