Construction Inspector 1-4
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5367710)
Apply
?
Construction Inspector 1-4
Salary
$2,597.00 - $4,671.00 Monthly
Location
Monroe, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
5/135252/CIS/6.5.26-CN
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 5- Monroe
Opening Date
06/05/2026
Closing Date
6/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
About this Job
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
DISTRICT 05 - UNIT 205- Monroe- Ouachita PARISH
About this Job
-This position is responsible for assisting professional engineer and/or higher level technicians in the performance of construction inspection work.
-The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times 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.
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:
The job duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:
Inspect construction work to ensure compliance with departmental policies, standards, specifications, and project plans.
Complete and process construction documentation such as field diaries, reports, and estimates.
Enter, review, and maintain construction project data in departmental systems (e.g., MATT, Site Manager, Content Manager).
Apply DOTD engineering policies and procedures while working in the Project Engineer's office and at construction sites.
Serve as the primary construction inspector in assigned areas of specialization or certification.
Determine material sampling requirements and verify materials, haul quantities, and survey elevations and alignments.
Complete required training and support efficient project operations, including assisting other staff as needed.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
Career Progression:This job may be filled as an Construction Technician 1,2,3, or 4
Construction Inspector 1- Starting salary is $1198.40/bi-weekly
Construction Inspector 2 - Starting salary is $1372.00/bi-weekly
Construction Inspector 3 - Starting salary is $1570.40/bi-weekly
Construction Inspector 4 - Starting salary is $1797.60/bi-weekly
Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay for every hour worked:
Construction Technician 1-4 - $2.00/hour
Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:45 am - 4:15 pm, Monday-Friday
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
For more job specific information, please contact:
Jeremy Ratcliff
Engineering Technician 7
(318) 342-0221
jeremy.ratcliff@la.gov
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here (https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS\Tech\Asst_Guidance.asp) .
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
01
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?
02
What are your career interests?
03
Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
Yes
No
04
Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
Yes
No
05
If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
06
Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
Yes
No
07
Have you completed six or more 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?
Yes
No
08
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please @type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", @type N/A. Example: CE 3700 - Introduction to Civil Engineering - 3 hrs - LSU
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email
