Construction Inspector 5

Grambling State University; Minden (LA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a construction inspector to assist the Project Engineer by leading a team of inspectors in concrete pavement, asphalt pavement, and related testing operations. The incumbent reports to the Construction Inspector Supervisor and will handle contract administration with minimal supervision.

This promotional opportunity requires meeting multiple education/experience criteria, including a high school diploma or equivalent

Formación

• High school diploma or GED plus four years of inspection or maintenance experience.
• Six months of sub-professional engineering or heavy equipment experience plus four years of inspection/maintenance.
• Twenty-four semester hours in specified technical fields or related disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related construction fields.
• Engineer intern certificate.

Responsabilidades

• Oversees contractor compliance with project specifications, safety signage, and quality standards; performs sampling, testing, calculations, and maintains project records.
• Manages project documentation, reviews constructability, uses engineering applications, and receives additional training as needed.
• Collects field data, prepares sketches, and calculates quantities following standard practices.
• Supports general construction office functions and ensures departmental efficiency and public interest protection.
• Performs additional duties including emergency or disaster response activities.

Educación

High school diploma or GED plus four years of construction inspection or maintenance experience

Six months of sub-professional engineering or heavy equipment experience plus four years of construction inspection

Twenty-four semester hours in architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics

Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology

Engineer intern certificate

Descripción del empleo

The overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer in the activities of the Project Engineer’s office by leading a team of inspectors engaged in construction inspection, specializing in areas of responsibility in Portland Cement Concrete Pavement, Superpave Asphaltic Concrete Pavement, Structural Concrete operations, Sub-Surface Drainage Systems, and Embankment & Base Course testing and procedures. This position reports directly to the Construction Inspector Supervisor. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform all construction contract administration and related duties with minimal supervision and 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.

This is a promotional opportunity for DOTD employees only.

• 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.

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

Job Duties:

• Oversees contractor compliance with project specifications, safety signage, and quality standards; performs material sampling, density testing, surface evaluations, and measurement verification; compiles project quantities, payment summaries, and field change information; maintains project diaries and public relations; provides training and monitors EEO compliance.
• Manages project documentation including pay items, audits, and quantity validations; reviews plans for constructability; uses departmental computer and engineering applications; receives additional job training as needed.
• Collects field data and cross sections, prepares sketches, and calculates design quantities following standard departmental design practices.
• Supports general construction office functions and ensures departmental efficiency and public interest protection.
• Performs additional duties as required, including emergency or disaster response activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional, open only to current permanent classified DOTD employees.
Compensation: Additional $2.00/HR Premium Pay for Every Hour Worked
Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

"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 here."