Construction Inspector

Overview

District 61
- Unit 216 – West Baton Rouge

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. 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 responsible for assisting professional engineer and/or higher level inspectors in the performance of construction inspection work and general contract administration duties required of a District Project Engineer’s Construction Office. 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.

Visit DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Utilizes a thorough knowledge and understanding of Department procedures, policies, standards and specifications in the inspection of construction work and/or in the completion and/or processing of construction-related documents such as field diaries and partial and final estimates.
• Enters construction, project data into appropriate computer database or application (Site Manager & LIMS). Applies DOTD engineering policies and procedures to normal work situations in the Project Engineers' Office and/or at construction sites.
• Serves as primary construction inspector in area or areas of specialization or certification. Determines sample requirements for area(s) of expertise. Verifies elevations/alignments work for surveys. Reviews haul tickets to determine if loads are in compliance with authorized/approved load quantities/volume.
• Prepares work reports, estimates quantities, and performs mathematical calculations necessary to complete paperwork. May serve as the primary asphalt plant technician.
• Completes required training classes and receives on-the-job training in performing construction inspection and completing necessary documentation and/or paperwork. May also provide on-the-job training or assistance to newer or lower level technicians and/or consultant personnel.
• Attend preconstruction and progress meetings when designated as primary construction inspector for a project. Determines anticipated quantities and provides construction insight for projects in design phase.

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type:
  Probational or promotional
• Compensation:
  • Construction Inspector 1 - $14.98/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
  • Construction Inspector 2 - $17.15/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
  • Construction Inspector 3 - $19.63/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
  • Construction Inspector 4 - $22.47/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.

Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the Job Specifications tab on the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities page for salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jeff Chatelain
LA DOTD
Area Engineer

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