Construction Inspector 1-4

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana in Baton Rouge is seeking a Construction Inspector to assist engineers and inspectors in construction inspection activities. The role involves field inspection duties, data entry, and participation in project meetings, with compensation detailed by position level.

The appointment can be probational or promotional, with career progression across Construction Inspector levels 1–4 and hourly pay to reflect experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional engineers and inspectors in construction inspection work.
• Serve as primary construction inspector in areas of specialization or certification and verify elevations/alignments for surveys.
• Review haul tickets for compliance and prepare reports and calculations for paperwork.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

District 61- Unit 266 – Baton Rouge

About this position:

The overall function of this position is responsible for assisting professional engineer and/or higher level inspectors in the performance of construction inspection work. This position is located in District 61, Unit 266/East Baton Rouge Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Construction Inspector Supervisor. This position is subject to drug testing per LADOTD policies and work shift work such as nights, evenings, weekends, and rotating. This position requires a class E driver’s license and may work in extreme weather or hazardous conditions. 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.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://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.

Job Duties:

• Utilize a thorough knowledge and understanding of department procedures, policies, standards, and specifications in the inspection of construction work and the processing of construction-related documents such as field diaries and partial or final estimates.
• Serve as primary construction inspector in area or areas of specialization or certification. Determine sample requirements for area(s) of expertise. Verify elevations/alignments work for surveys.
• Review haul tickets to determine if loads are in compliance with authorized/approved load quantities/volume. Prepare work reports, estimates quantities, and performs mathematical calculations necessary to complete paperwork. May serve as the primary asphalt plant technician.
• Enter construction project data into appropriate computer database or application (SiteManager & LIMS).
• Attend preconstruction and progress meetings when designated as primary construction inspector for a project. Determine anticipated quantities and provide construction insight for projects in design phase.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This Position may be filled as a Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on applicant's qualifications.

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

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Aaron Elisar

Engineer 8

225-474-2022

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