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CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1
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CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1
Salary
$2,597.00 – $4,671.00 Monthly
Location
Other, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
62/CONT/CI1/05.07.26-TR
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 62- Hammond
Opening Date
05/07/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
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About this Job
At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.
Help ensure Louisiana’s road and bridge projects are built safely, accurately, and in accordance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements. Construction Inspectors support DOTD Project Engineers and higher-level inspectors by performingfield inspections,materials observation, andconstruction documentationon active roadway, bridge, and drainage projects.
No prior construction inspection experience is required – training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Construction Inspector job series.
This is anoutdoor, physically active rolethat may involve traffic exposure, varying weather conditions, extended workdays, night work, or changing schedules based on construction needs.
Positions are located in Tangipahoa, St. Helena, St. Tammany, and Washington Parishes, District 62and report to theConstruction Inspector Supervisor.
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:
Depending on level and assignment, Construction Inspectors may:
Assist with inspection of roadway, bridge, drainage, and related construction activities;
Review and document material deliveries and quantities (including haul tickets and load tickets);
Perform measurements, field checks, and routine tests under supervision;
Observe contractor work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions;
Maintain accurate project documentation, including field notes, diaries, test reports, and estimates;
Enter construction project data into required systems (e.g., SiteManager or other DOTD applications);
Participate in required training and structured certification programs;
Support public interaction and coordination during construction activities, as needed;
Assist with emergency or disaster response activities when required.
Position-Specific Details:
Compensation: Construction Inspector 1 – $14.98/ hourly plus $2/hourly premium pay for every hour worked. An additional $2/hourly Shift Differential Pay for Hours worked after 6pm & before 6am when working on Construction Projects Only.
Additional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.
Career Progression:Vacancies will be filled as Construction Inspector 1 only.
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty. [OR] This position is open to only current DOTD employees; and may be filled by detail to special duty.
Additional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.
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:
Tatiana Ruffin or Natoya Mitchell
Human Resources – District 62
985-375-0121 or 985-375-0148
Tatiana.Ruffin2@LA.GOVor Natoya.Mitchell@LA.GOV
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.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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/YourRetirementSystem.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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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
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No
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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
Yes
No
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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
Yes
No
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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate “NA”.
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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please @type “N/A” if there are no immediate family members?
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Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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