Salary : $2,427.00 - $4,366.00 Monthly
Location : Chase, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 58/128431/ET1-4/09.22.2026-JB
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 58- Chase
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 10/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this JobDistrict 58 - Unit 170 - Franklin Parish
JOB NUMBER: 58/128431/ET1-4/09.22.2026-JBThe overall function of this position is to be responsible for assisting a professional engineer and/or higher level engineering technicians in the performance of drafting, design, and survey work. The incumbent will use engineering-related software programs to plot and draft complex engineering or survey drawings. They will also prepare contract proposals and contract documents. On-the-job training is provided. Knowledge of basic computer software is required.
An ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:
Developing Plans: The ability to create structured strategies and plans that support the achievement of defined goals and objectives.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
Minimum Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.
Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:
- Assist professional engineer in drafting, design, or survey work.
- Utilize a thorough knowledge and understanding of Department procedures, policies, standards, and specifications in the drafting or designing of construction plans.
- Apply DOTD engineering policies and procedures to normal work situation in the District Design Office and/or in the field.
- Use CADD and other engineering-related software programs to complete engineering drawings and/or survey.
- Prepare contract proposals and contract documents for more complex projects let at the District level.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as probational, job appointment, detail to special duty, voluntary demotion, or promotion.
Career Progression: This Position may be filled as an Engineering Technician 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Compensation: - Engineering Technician 1 -$14.00/hour with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
- Engineering Technician 2 -$16.03/hour with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
- Engineering Technician 3 -$18.35/hour with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
- Engineering Technician 4 -$21.00/hour with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
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:
Contact Name: Callie Harrell
Title: ADA of Engineering
Phone Number:
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.
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Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
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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?
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DP: Developing Plans - How well do you create and organize plans to reach goals effectively?
- I set vague goals, build unstructured plans, misjudge resources, and leave out key details.
- I set clear goals, build logical strategies, and plan tasks with realistic timelines and resources.
- I align SMART goals to priorities, use evidence to guide planning, and build actionable plans with milestones.
- I anticipate risks, adapt plans, connect strategy to execution, and equip others with tools for success.
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DP: Developing Plans - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?
- I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
- I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
- I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
- I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.
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TCr: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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UD: Using Data - How do you work with data to generate insights or inform decisions?
- I struggle to collect, analyze, or use data effectively, and I may misuse or present sensitive information incorrectly.
- I can work with basic data, but I may miss key trends, present it unclearly, or need help applying insights.
- I collect accurate data, identify patterns, share insights clearly, and use data to make informed, ethical decisions.
- I use advanced techniques to uncover insights, tell clear data stories, and proactively protect sensitive information.
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UD: Using Data - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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Have you completed six or more 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?
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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", type N/A.Example: CE 3700 - Introduction to Civil Engineering - 3 hrs - LSU
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