Construction Inspector

This position, located in the Construction Section of the Department of Transportation and Development, serves as the assistant to the Lead Construction Inspector and reports directly to the Construction Inspector Supervisor. The role involves inspecting and verifying construction work, performing field tests, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with project specifications.

The incumbent must hold required certifications, operate specialized testing equipment, and effectively represent the Department while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and public trust.

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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.

• Inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with departmental standards, project specifications, and quality requirements.
• Serve as lead inspector in the absence of the Construction Inspector 5 and assist with project coordination.
• Monitor contractor procedures, signage, and Equal Employment Opportunity compliance.
• Perform field testing (e.g., soil densification using nuclear density machine, pavement profile evaluations).
• Take and verify project measurements; calculate and record quantities for project documentation.
• Compile contractor payment summaries and prepare/review project diaries and records.
• Gather field information for project changes and maintain positive public relations.
• Provide on‑the‑job training in areas of certification.
• Write haul tickets and manage other required project paperwork.
• Perform office duties such as indexing, labeling, validating quantities, and preparing documentation for audit.
• Use departmental computer systems and engineering applications as needed.
• Support project design by collecting field data, preparing sketches, and calculating quantities.
• Contribute to overall Construction Office operations and assist with emergency/disaster response activities when required.

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4.

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

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

No Civil Service test score is required 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 your application to determine where you are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

Please list all work experience on your application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.

DOTD EMPLOYEES:
Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jason Winget
Project Engineer

“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.”

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