Data Collection / Asset Management Engineer

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.

NOTE: Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at ;br> 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, Depending on level and assignment, Engineer 3 -Engineer 5 may:

• Performs or supports transportation data collection, analysis, reporting, or asset management activities.
• Uses databases, mapping tools, data systems, or other technical applications to support transportation decision-making.
• Prepares or reviews reports, datasets, dashboards, maps, or technical products related to transportation assets.
• Supports development, maintenance, or improvement of asset management systems and data collection processes.
• Coordinates with DOTD sections, districts, consultants, and stakeholders to gather, validate, or report transportation data.
• Evaluates data quality, completeness, and usability for planning, programming, maintenance, or policy decisions.
• Assists with performance-based analysis, trend review, or transportation system reporting.
• Provides technical support related to data-driven transportation decisions

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering., Career Progression: This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as an Engineer 3, Engineer 4, or Engineer 5., Do you possess a current Louisiana Professional Engineer License issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Surveying Board (LAPELS)?

Compensation: The following reflects the beginning biweekly salary for each level. A Special Entrance Rate (SER) may apply to qualifying positions.

• Engineer 3 - SER at $2,671.20 biweekly
• Engineer 4 - SER at $2,952.00 biweekly
• Engineer 5 - SER at $3,158.40 biweekly

Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.

Appointment Type: 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); Job Appointment (temporary appointment in a classified position for a limit of four years); or by detail to special duty., Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: _rehabilitation.asp 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

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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a probational 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”. 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

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