Construction Inspector 1-4
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Construction Inspector 1-4
Salary
$2,597.00 - $4,671.00 Monthly
Location
Tallulah, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
5/10746/CI1-4/7.16.26-LH
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 5- Monroe
Opening Date
07/16/2026
Closing Date
7/21/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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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 5 - UNIT 255 - Tallulah - Madison Parish
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
Career Progression:This job may be filled as a 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 Inspector 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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Contact Information:
Brad Smith
Construction Inspector Supervisor
(318) 574-4661
Brad.Smith2@la.gov (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.
DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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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Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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