Engineer 6 DCL - State of Louisiana : Job Details

Salary : $7,184.67 - $12,047.00 Monthly Location : Baton Rouge, LA Job Type: Classified Job Number: 64/11208/Eng6DCL/7.25.25-BH Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division: Section 64 Opening Date: 07/28/2025 Closing Date: 8/8/2025 11:59 PM Central About this Job 64/11208/Eng6DCL/7.25.25-BH Section 64 - Dams, Levees, & Reservoir Development Engineer 6 DCL About this Position: This position provides statewide oversight of state and federal funding programs for dams, levees, and reservoir development. In addition to identifying potential funding sources, the incumbent will administer the implementation of projects funded through the Public Works and Water Resources Division. The Incumbent provides expert guidance on technical issues in the study, design and/or construction phases of projects relating to the Division's numerous programs listed below and administers all the engineering and technical activities supporting those programs. Dual Career Ladder (DCL) Supplemental QualificationsIn addition to the Minimum Qualifications below, prospective candidates must also meet the following supplemental qualifications: Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following: Two years of licensed engineering experience, which includes one year of program management experience; or Six years of professional engineering experience, which includes three years of program management experience. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following: Two years of licensed engineering experience; or Six years of professional engineering experience. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS: A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience. A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience. Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience. There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience. NOTES: Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience. Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience. Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met. Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com. 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:

• Provides engineering, administrative, contract and project oversight for on-going or proposed Public Works projects.
• Reviews consulting engineering invoices, construction pay estimates, and change orders, as well as assisting in the administration of any construction and engineering service contracts.
• Develops and submits Capital Outlay budget requests (eCORTS) and purchase orders to facilitate timely reimbursement.
• Supports and actively assists the Levee Boards having jurisdiction and responsibility for the operation and maintenance of flood control structures and facilities.
• Provides engineering assistance to levee boards on operation and maintenance of levees, canals, and structure installed with local funds and Federal/State participating monies.
• Provides oversight and review of studies, design, contract administration functions and construction implementation of all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Flood Control Programs.

Position-Specific Details:Dual Career Ladder (DCL) Supplemental QualificationsIn addition to the Minimum Qualifications below, prospective candidates must also meet the following supplemental qualifications: Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following: Two years of licensed engineering experience, which includes one year of program management experience; or Six years of professional engineering experience, which includes three years of program management experience. This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty. This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $3,316.00 biweekly. How To Apply:Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: 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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account. *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: Billy Williamson Dams & Levees Director (225) ###-#### [email protected] 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: 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 Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at 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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

01 Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

02 Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

04 If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate NA . 05 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? 06 What are your career interests? 07 Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?

• Yes
• No

08 If you answered yes to the previous question, please enter your license number, expiration date and issue date below. Required Question