ENGINEER 7 (MANAGER)Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4741219) ApplyENGINEER 7 (MANAGER)Salary $7,160.00 - $12,891.00 MonthlyLocation Baton Rouge, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob NumberCPRA- 202951DepartmentGOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration AuthorityOpening Date11/25/2024Closing Date12/16/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationPosition: Engineer 7 (Manager)Agency: Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) Division: Engineering Office Location: 150 Terrace Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70802Responsibilities:
Serves as the first-line engineer manager
Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a number of large, complex, important and high-profile projects and programs
Use of specialized technical engineering functions related to hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnical engineering, coastal engineering, hydraulic dredging, and earthwork
Provides regular updates to the Engineering Chief
Supervises and coordinates assignments of subordinate staff
Serves as quality manager for in-house design deliverables and bid packages
Required Skills:
Extensive engineering experience in the field of civil and coastal engineering
Ability to anticipate technical issues for which there may be very little precedent
Ability to balance economic, environmental and social considerations of topics which may be very controversial
Ability to make decisions in a timely manner and resolve project-related issues
Strong communication skills, including public speaking
The maximum salary for the Engineer 7 is $154,690 annually.No Civil Service test scoreis 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 by selecting the ‘Applications’ link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.Louisiana is a State as Model Employer for individuals with disabilities.If you have any questions, you may contact:Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor P.O. Box 44027Baton Rouge, LA 70804CPRA.HumanResources@la.govMinimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering and one of the following:
Three years of licensed engineering experience.
Seven years of professional engineering experience.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of the required experience.
A Ph.D. in engineering will substitute for two years of the required experience.
Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of required experience.
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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.
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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.
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Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com
NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:To manage a major engineering function for a state agency.LEVEL OF WORK:Manager.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Broad from an Engineer 8 or higher. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Subordinate staff typically consists of Engineers 6 and other lower-level Engineers. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.LOCATION OF WORK:May be used by all state agencies.JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from Engineer 6 by the presence of second-line supervision over professional engineers. Exceptions to this distinction may be approved by SCS based on program scope and/or complexity.Differs from Engineer 8 by the absence of responsibility for directing large-scale engineering projects or programs for a state agency.Examples of WorkEXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.Analyzes and assigns priorities to needs; makes program and budget recommendations to agency administrators.Provides engineering support and technical guidance for the implementation of coastal restoration and flood protection projects within the Louisiana Coastal Zone.Serves as quality manager for in-house civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, and hydraulic dredging design, including the development of engineering design reports, design calculations, construction plans and specifications, construction cost estimates, and construction durations.Assists supervisory and engineering staff in the project construction bid phase, including contract document preparation, participation in pre-bid meetings, resolving questions during the construction bid advertisement process, and participating in the evaluation of bids received and the construction award recommendation.Monitors contract construction and maintenance projects; monitors project progress, reviews plan changes, performs inspections, and recommends final acceptance of completed projects.Investigates and responds to inquiries by public officials and the public.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays 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 GovernorState 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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/YourRetirementSystem.mp4) 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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