CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1-4 (ST. LANDRY)
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CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1-4 (ST. LANDRY)
Salary
$2,597.00 - $4,671.00 Monthly
Location
Opelousas, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
03-168967-CI1-4-08032026-DS
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 3- Lafayette
Opening Date
08/03/2026
Closing Date
8/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
DISTRICT 03 / U253 / ST. LANDRY PARISH
JOB NUMBER: 03-168967-CI1-4-08032026-DS
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 Professional Engineers and/or higher level Construction Inspectors in the performance of construction inspection work and general contract administration duties required of a District Project Engineer's Construction Office. Specialized areas of responsibility include Portland Cement Concrete Inspection, Superpave Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Inspection, Embankment and Base Course Inspection, Structural Concrete Inspection and Subsurface Drainage Installation Inspection. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform all construction contract administration and related duties with minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.
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; 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:
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 OR Promotional
Career Progression:This Position may be filled as a Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4
Work Schedule:Work hours may vary
Compensation:Below is the starting hourly rate for each level. Additionally, this position receives an additional$2.00/hour Premium Payfor every hour worked.
Construction Inspector 1 - $14.98/hourly
Construction Inspector 2 - $17.15/hourly
Construction Inspector 3 - $19.63/hourly
Construction Inspector 4 - $22.47/hourly
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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Charles Descant
Project Engineer
DOTD-District 03
(337) 948-0285
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.ne (https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp)
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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