CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1
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CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1
Salary
$2,597.00 - $4,671.00 Monthly
Location
Abita Springs, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
62/9200/CINSP1-4/09.19.25NM
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 62- Hammond
Opening Date
09/19/2025
Closing Date
10/3/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
District 62 - Unit 200 - Abita Springs, Louisiana
Job Number - 62/9200/CINSP1-4/09.19.25NM
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside\LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt\Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx
General Overview:
The overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer in the activities of the Project Engineer's office located in District 62, by engaging in construction inspection and supervision duties. This position is responsible for assuring high quality construction work in accordance with plans, specifications, and contract provisions. Incumbent may be required to perform duties in extreme conditions (rain, heat, or cold, day or night), to use a state vehicle for parish wide travel, and to lift items up to 45 lbs. Structured training requirements must be met and maintained. The person filling this position is required to possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license. While in an 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.
The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=176520) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Prepares and assists in the preparation of: daily diaries, weekly reports, field book record keeping, change orders, partial and final estimates, 2059 reports, errors, and omissions reports, storm water inspection reports and project finalizations.
Oversees and performs construction surveys. Computes and/or checks construction quantities prepared by Engineering Technicians including but not limited to: earthwork, field book accuracy, benchmark verification, survey data, and other required data necessary to ensure it meets the requirements of the plans, specifications, and agency special provisions.
Collects and records the testing/ sampling of material used on construction projects and verifies acceptable results. Assists and instructs personnel in inspecting for quality control, quantity of materials and the method of production. Monitors and inspects work done by the contractors for compliance with plans and specifications.
Assists in leading and training Engineering Technicians performing sub-professional engineering work in the area of construction inspection and surveying to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Incumbent will be required to use independent judgement in planning work and making technical decisions requiring engineering knowledge of a professional nature.
Assists in the training of lower-level Engineering Technicians in construction related fields such as: concrete, asphalt, soils, structures, and other construction courses.
Review and comment on construction proposals and plans for accuracy of quantities, constructability, and possible issues/ conflicts. Perform any reasonable requested task to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the project engineer's office.
May be required to perform other additional duties including but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Job Appointment, Promotional or Probationary Appointment requiring 12-24 months on probation
Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3 or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Work Schedule: Work schedule and hours may vary. The incumbent may be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.
Compensation:
Construction Inspector 1
Starting salary is $14.98/hourly with an additional $2.00 in premium pay for every hour worked, and an additional $2.00/hour for hours worked between 6 PM - 6 AM on assigned nighttime construction projects.
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.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside\LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt\Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here (https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Main.asp) .
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Cody Faucheux
Project Engineer
(985) 893-6367
"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."
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 leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\Retirement\System.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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