Construction Inspector 5

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) District 05 - Monroe Unit seeks a senior inspector to oversee contract administration for roadways, bridges, and public works. You will supervise a team of inspectors and ensure compliance with plans and specs.

You will act as the DOTD's principal project representative, directing daily operations and performing QA inspections on earthwork, asphalt concrete, and PCC pavement, with potential emergency/disaster duties as

Qualifications

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED plus four years of construction inspection experience.
• Six months of sub-professional engineering or heavy equipment experience plus four years in inspection or related work is acceptable.
• Twenty-four college hours in engineering, construction management, or related fields may substitute for experience.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology is acceptable, as is possession of an engineer intern certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead worker in a Project Engineer's Office, handling contract administration on roadways, bridges, and public works.
• Provide quality assurance inspections and supervise a team of inspectors and technicians.
• Serve as DOTD's principal representative on construction projects with frequent stakeholder contact.
• Lead daily project operations and supervise lower-level staff.
• Direct inspections of earthwork, asphalt concrete, and PCC pavement; oversee related activities.
• May perform other duties including emergency or disaster response.

Skills

Construction inspection

Contract administration

Supervision

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Engineer intern certificate

Twenty-four semester hours in eng./tech fields

Job description

About This Job

This vacancy is only open to current permanent employees of DOTD.

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

About This Job

This vacancy is only open to current permanent employees of DOTD.

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 05 - UNIT 205-MONROE-OUACHITA PARISH

About This Job

This position is in District 05/Project Engineer Office/Unit 205 Ouachita Parish/Monroe, 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.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• Serves as a primary lead worker in a DOTD Project Engineer's Office and is responsible for contract administration on various roadways, bridges, or other public works projects.
• Position is responsible for quality assurance inspections of contractors’ work to ensure conformance with contract documents, plans and specifications by providing functional supervision of a team of subordinate engineering technicians and inspectors.
• Position generally serves as DOTD's principal representative on construction projects and has frequent contact with contractor personnel, other DOTD or FHWA employees, and the public. Incumbent is required to exercise independent judgment based on a broad knowledge of Department construction specifications, policies, and standards and his or her own expertise in common construction practices.
• This position serves as lead worker and functional supervisor for daily project operations.
• Serves as project manager on complex or multi-phased projects. Leads a team of lower-level technicians and inspectors performing inspections on various phases of work such as:
  • Inspection of earthwork operations and placement of embankments for proper materials and procedures.
  • Inspection of placement of Asphaltic Concrete by contractor for adherence to specifications, construction procedures and quality measurements.
  • Inspection of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Pavement construction.
• May be required to work other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details

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

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) 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 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