What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1-4 position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
About This Job
DISTRICT 02-UNIT 242
JOB NUMBER: 2/184259/CI1-4/9.25.25-SU
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.
This position performs detailed construction inspection of road and bridge projects to ensure compliance with construction guidelines detailed in the plans, specifications, and special provisions.
If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!
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/
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 found here .
Job Duties
Job Duties and Other Information
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
Construction Inspector 1 - $14.98/hourly
Construction Inspector 2 - $17.15/hourly
Construction Inspector 3 - $19.63/hourly
Construction Inspector 4 - $22.47/hourly
Additional $2.00/Hourly Premium Pay for Every Hour Worked
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 is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here .
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.
Contact Information
For further information about this vacancy contact:
VI NGUYEN
ENGINEER 6
504-465-347
DISTRICT 02-UNIT 242
JOB NUMBER: 2/184259/CI1-4/9.25.25-SU
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.
This position performs detailed construction inspection of road and bridge projects to ensure compliance with construction guidelines detailed in the plans, specifications, and special provisions.
If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!
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/
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 found here .
Job Duties
Job Duties and Other Information
- Carefully reviews plans, specifications and special provision to ensure compliance by contractors. Compiles field data, work reports, and other information as needed to prepare estimates and periodic reports. Makes detailed calculation to determine areas and volume for roadway and structural items.
- Interprets plans, specifications, and special provisions to ensure compliance by the contractor. Keeps field notes, record work performed in site manager, computes and checks earthwork quantities, cross section, excel spreadsheets, bench marks and other related data to determine that specifications have been met.
- Performs detailed construction inspection of road and bridge projects and ensures that construction meets the guidelines detailed in the plans, specifications, and special provisions. Accurately reports data and figures for partial and final pay estimates.
- Inform supervisors in a timely manner of any construction related issues that may arise during construction.
- May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
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
Construction Inspector 1 - $14.98/hourly
Construction Inspector 2 - $17.15/hourly
Construction Inspector 3 - $19.63/hourly
Construction Inspector 4 - $22.47/hourly
Additional $2.00/Hourly Premium Pay for Every Hour Worked
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 is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here .
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.
Contact Information
For further information about this vacancy contact:
VI NGUYEN
ENGINEER 6
504-465-347
Salary : $2 - $17
