Land Technician 1-4

About This Job

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http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

DISTRICT 05 - UNIT 170– Monroe– Ouachita Parish

The overall function of this position is to serve as the Land Technician is working on a survey crew. These positions are located in D05, U170 in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, LA with the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Surveyor 5. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times without supervision or with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

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

The job duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Contacts property owners along project to advise them of the proposed survey activities and obtains permission to enter upon private property to conduct the survey.
• Works as an instrument man or rodman running levels for the establishment of vertical control marks throughout the project, and ensures that all of the GPS control points are leveled in order to utilize the real kinematic GPS survey system.
• Collection of electronic field survey data based on the three dimensional coordinate system established along the project making sure that sufficient, correct and accurate data is stored to produce an electronic representation of existing topography and digital terrain models.
• Perform property surveys on all private and public property which will be affected by the proposed construction project.
• In the performance of these duties, the technician will operate the following survey equipment and tools: auto-level, total station, GPS, computer, data collector, chains, brush axe, and sharp shooter.
  
  

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type: Probational, Detailed to Special Duty, Job Appointment
• Career Progression: This position is in a Career Progression Group
• Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
  
  

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. The Following May Be Required At Time Of Appointment:

• Class E Driver’s License
• The position requires drug testing
• Use of surveying equipment such as total stations, levels, data collectors, and GPS instruments
• Use of a personal computer and calculators
• Able to perform physical work and deal with exposer to the outside elements
  
  

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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 .
  
  

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

Contact Information:

For more job specific information, please contact:

Larry Decker/Survey Supervisor

(318)342-0231

Larry.Decker@la.gov

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, are available here.

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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://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 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 probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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

• Yes
• No
  
  

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

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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?

• Required Question