Job Description

Posting number: CPRA- 226239

Department: GOV-Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority

Job classification: ENGINEER INTERN APPLICANT

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Engineering, Natural Resources, Wetlands

Summary

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This Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) is looking for a dedicated Engineer in the Baton Rouge office of the Operations Division to support our mission of protecting and restoring Louisiana’s coast. The incumbent will assist with the engineering of infrastructure such as levees, floodwalls, and pump stations, construction oversight, and conducting on-site inspections. This position will provide technical support to the Coastal Levee Boards and other Flood Control Entities in developing and implementing the coastal area levee inspection and evaluation program.

Examples of duties

Eligibility for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate.

NOTE:

This is a temporary position to be utilized while the incumbent is securing a Louisiana Engineer Intern certificate. Permanent status shall be denied to incumbents occupying this position.

NOTE:

Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificates are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Provides technical support to the Coastal Levee Boards and other Flood Control Entities in developing and implementing the coastal area levee inspection and evaluation program
• Utilizes specialized technical engineering functions (Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Hydrology/Hydraulics, Construction Management, etc.)
• Conducts hurricane damage assessments and periodic on-site inspections of levees, floodwalls and associated infrastructure
• Reviews design reports, plans and specifications, geotechnical engineering reports, structural design reports, and hydraulics modeling reports
• Documentation management, including maintaining and updating project files and folders
• Drafts correspondence directed to private owners, consulting engineers, local state and federal government agencies
• Participates in emergency response support for the CPRA Operations Division
• Assists in the development and review of Letters of No Objection for Levee Permit requests within the Coastal Area of Louisiana
• Receives direct supervision and assignment coordination from the CPRA Operations Division Engineer 6 Supervisor

Preferred Skills:

• Civil Engineering degree and experience with a focus on geotechnical, hydrology/hydraulics, structural, or construction engineering and management preferred
• Ability to anticipate technical issues for which there may be very little precedent

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, Engineer Intern 2, Engineer 3, Engineer 4, or Engineer 5 depending on level of experience.

Office Location: 150 Terrace Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Compensation: The maximum salary for Engineer 5 is $126,256 annually.

There are special bi-weekly entrance rates established for this position:

Engineer Intern 1 $2,115.20

Engineer Intern 2 $2,263.20

Engineer 3 $2,671.20

Engineer 4 $2,952.00

Engineer 5 $3,158.40

For recruitment purposes, applicants who are within 90 days of graduating with an Engineering degree will be allowed to apply for this position.

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

How To Apply:

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.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, you may contact:

Rachel Dunbar, Human Resources Supervisor

P.O. Box 44027

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

CPRA.HumanResources@la.gov