Construction Inspector Supervisor (Deridder)
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Construction Inspector Supervisor (Deridder)
Salary
$5,105.00 - $9,190.00 Monthly
Location
DeRidder, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
07/50675979/CISpv.3.9.26-LA
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 7- Lake Charles
Opening Date
03/09/2026
Closing Date
3/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
DISTRICT 07-Unit 227- Deridder
JOB #: 07/50675979/CISpv.3.9.26-LA
THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR PERMANENT DOTD EMPLOYEES ONLY
At DOTD our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
The overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer by supervising a team of construction inspectors engaged in construction inspection duties and reports directly to Engineer 6, Project Engineer. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/ ;
If you're driven, collaborative and ready to make an impact-this could be the opportunity for you!
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus five years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus five years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR
Thirty semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics; OR
A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology; OR
Possession of an engineer intern certificate.
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=176525) .
Job Duties and Other Information
JOB DUTIES
Supervises a team of construction inspectors on multiple road and bridge construction projects who perform project inspection and construction management duties related to portland cement concrete pavement, structural concrete, embankment and base course, asphaltic concrete, bridges, airport runways, drainage facilities, and other structures.
Ensures that work has been completed according to DOTD policies and procedures, plans, and specifications.
Assists the Project Engineer in meeting with contractor's personnel to discuss problems, answer questions, monitoring the work product of inspectors, field book entries, test reports, and overall project inspection, and verify complete and accurate records are being maintained in accordance with the plans and specifications for timely monthly payments.
Performs various office Engineering functions, including preparing estimates (Cost and Quantity), 2059 (ATM) Documentation for Final Project Acceptance and Earthwork Computations.
Supervises daily work assignments for inspectors, reviews construction project documentation and inspection related reports daily, makes daily decisions and provides guidance related to construction project management. Instructs and trains inspectors while working on construction projects.
Reviews plans, proposals, specifications, and construction documents for accuracy and constructability for current and upcoming construction projects. Reviews and checks daily work reports, item quantities, quantity calculations, and material testing/sampling reports for accuracy.
Provides contractors, and other interested parties with project-related information as requested/required.
Assembles and reviews project documentation needed for change orders, partial and final estimates, the final (2059) project submittal, and assists with as-built plan mark-ups.
Reviews and recommends changes to plans and specifications for upcoming construction projects that are designed by others. Attends plan-in-hand meetings to discuss project design and development of plans and specifications on all @types of construction projects.
POSITION SPECIFIC DETAILS:
Appointment Type: Promotional, only open to current permanent employees of DOTD.
Compensation: $29.45 hourly
HOW TO APPLY:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
"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."
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here: Louisiana Rehabilitation Services - Vocational Rehabilitation - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net) (https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Rehabilitation.asp)
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Clint Dyke
LA DOTD
Engineer 6
(337)463-5332
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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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?
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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
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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".
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Do you possess either a High School Diploma or GED?
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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
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State of Louisiana
Address
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Phone
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Website
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