State of Louisiana, LA
Tallulah, Louisiana

Construction Inspector 1-4

Onsite$31,164 - $56,052/yrPosted 5 days ago

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Job details

Location
Tallulah, Louisiana
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$31,164 - $56,052/yr
Posted
5 days ago
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About this role

About the Department



Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

District 5 - UNIT 255 – Tallulah – Madison Parish


  • This position is responsible for assisting professional engineer and/or higher level technicians in the performance of construction inspection work.  
  • 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.

Position Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:

The job duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

  • Inspect construction work to ensure compliance with departmental policies, standards, specifications, and project plans.
  • Complete and process construction documentation such as field diaries, reports, and estimates.
  • Enter, review, and maintain construction project data in departmental systems (e.g., MATT, Site Manager, Content Manager).
  • Apply DOTD engineering policies and procedures while working in the Project Engineer’s office and at construction sites.
  • Serve as the primary construction inspector in assigned areas of specialization or certification.
  • Determine material sampling requirements and verify materials, haul quantities, and survey elevations and alignments. 
  • Complete required training and support efficient project operations, including assisting other staff as needed.


Position-Specific Details:                              

Appointment Type:  Probational

Career Progression: This job may be filled as a Construction Technician 1,2,3, or 4                                                                                                                   

Construction Inspector 1 - Starting salary is $1198.40/bi-weekly
Construction Inspector 2 - Starting salary is $1372.00/bi-weekly
Construction Inspector 3 - Starting salary is $1570.40/bi-weekly
Construction Inspector 4 - Starting salary is $1797.60/bi-weekly
 
Compensation:  This position is eligible for premium pay for every hour worked:
Construction Inspector 1-4 - $2.00/hour
 
Work Schedule:  Work hours are 7:45 am - 4:15 pm, Monday-Friday


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



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.


 *Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
 

Contact Information: 

Brad Smith
Construction Inspector Supervisor
 (318) 574-4661
[email protected]

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here

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.

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

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

Benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://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 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

Supplemental Questions

01
Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
05
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?

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerState of LouisianaAddress 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone(866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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