Job Description

Posting number: 07/149068/LT1-3/11.12.2026-KA

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: District 7- Lake Charles

Job classification: LAND TECHNICIAN 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Miscellaneous

Summary

This position assists the survey lead worker to perform duties and responsibilities relative to survey work in an effective manner to ensure that the best possible survey information is collected for roadway plans, drainage plans, drainage complaints, ROW boundaries, etc. Position receives direct supervisor from the Surveyor Supervisor. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Examples of duties

No experience or training is required.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Serves as the Survey Party Chief when no Land Technician 4 is available.
• Insures that field data is collected using the LADOTD Survey Feature Code Guide. This includes using the correct Feature Code along with Control Codes when required.
• Coordinates the collection of 3-dimensional field data throughout the project and verifies that it is sufficient, accurate and that covers the project area sufficiently to create a digital terrain model.
• Contacts property owners along project to advise them of the proposed activities and obtains permission to enter upon private property to conduct the survey.
• Insures and Checks the vertical control by running through the control points with a level loop or some other method to verify the survey control.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Work Schedule: This position will work 40 hours per week. Schedule can be discussed.

Compensation:

• Land Technician 1 - $14.98 hr with an additional Premium Pay of $2.00/hour for every hour worked.
• Land Technician 2 - $17.15 hr with an additional Premium Pay of $2.00/hour for every hour worked.
• Land Technician 3 - $18.35 hr with an additional Premium Pay of $2.00/hour 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 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:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Name: Clayton Cormier

Job Title: Engineer 8

Number: 337-437-9103

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 at https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Tech_Asst_Guidance.asp.

Louisiana is a State Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.