Engineer Intern Applicant-Engineer 5 - Schriever
1 day ago
Job description
About This Job
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
This highly responsible, professional engineering position which utilizes technical skills and the application of scientific principles in the prevention and control of communicable disease transmission related primarily to drinking water and domestic wastewater.
Many tasks are of a highly specialized, complex, technical nature requiring extensive training and experience that, in many instances, must be performed in the absence of supervision.
Minimum QualificationsEligibility 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
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Job Duties and Other Information
Analyze/Implement environmental activities needed within the complete scope of public health engineering activities for the Central Louisiana Region.
Conducts surveys and evaluations of water and wastewater facilities using specialized public health engineering expertise to ensure protection of the public health and compliance with Federal and State Laws and regulation.
Performs the review and approval of highly technical engineering plans and specifications for proposed water and wastewater facilities submitted by engineers and architects.
Provides functional supervision and technical assistance to consulting engineers, architects, sanitarians, water and wastewater operators and public and elected officials regarding water and wastewater concerns.
Assists with collection of and monitors the interpretation of chemical and bacteriological analytical data, the evaluation of public health risks associated with the analysis results, and the recommendations of treatment practices or processes to achieve compliance with relevant Safe Drinking Water Rules.
Coordinates/performs regional public health engineering responses to natural and man-made emergencies, such as floods, hurricanes, freezes, back-siphonage events involving chemical contaminants, acts of terrorism, outbreaks of communicable diseases, etc.
,Position-Specific Details:
Location:
Office of Public Health / Bureau of Engineering Services / Ouachita Parish
Appointment Type:
This position may be filled as a Probationary or a Promotional appointment
Cost Center:
Position Number(s): 67929
Career Progression:
This position may be filled as an Engineer Intern Applicant, Engineer Intern 1, 2, Engineer 3, 4 or 5 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected.
This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.Compensation:
This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rate (SER)
Engineer Intern 1 - $26.44 hourly /$2,115.20 bi-weekly
Engineer Intern 2 - $28.29 hourly /$2,263.20 bi-weekly
Engineer 3 – $33.39 hourly /$2,671.20 bi-weekly
Engineer 4 - $36.90 hourly / $2,952.00 bi-weekly
Engineer 5 - $39.48 hourly / $3,158.40 bi-weekly
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.
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:
Paul Tran
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at
LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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).
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 eligible for a Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate?
Yes
No
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Do you possess a current Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS)?
Yes
No
Awaiting certificate
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If you answered 'Yes' to the above question, what is the state that issued your certificate, your certificate number, and the date of issuance of your certificate? if you answered 'No', enter N/A
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Do you possess a current license to practice Professional Engineering (PE), issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS) or any other state's professional engineering licensing board?
Yes
No
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the license number, the original issue date, and expiration date.
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To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship.
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