Construction Inspector

About This Job

DISTRICT 05 - UNIT 215-BASTROP-MOREHOUSE PARISH
JOB NUMBER: 5/117489/CI5/02.19.26-CN

This position is in District 05/Office of Operations/Unit 215 Morehouse Parish/Bastrop, LA of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Construction Inspection Supervisor. The overall function of this position is to inspect and oversee subordinate inspectors on construction projects in all phases of the construction project. The incumbent must be self‑motivated and be able to perform duties many times without supervision or with minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.

The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

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

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus four years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR
• Six months of experience in sub‑professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus four years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR
• Twenty‑four semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics; OR
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology; OR
• Possession of an engineer intern certificate.

• Serve as lead worker over lower‑level construction inspectors.
• Reviews plans, specifications and contracts on assigned project to verify that the contractor's personnel are in compliance.
• Compiles the required field data and reports in preparing partial estimates on assigned project.
• Performs leadership duties in assisting subordinates on assigned projects in sampling and testing of construction items.
• May be required to lift items up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to perform duties in extreme weather conditions.

• Appointment Type:
  Probational, Promotional, or detail to special duty by a permanent DOTD employee
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Thursday from 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM

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 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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Timothy Mc Callie
Construction Inspector Supervisor
(318) 283‑0814
or
John Harrison
Engineer 6
(318) 283‑0814

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (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. Additionally, DOTD serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.