CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR

State of Louisiana; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 84,386,000 - 88,166,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana DOTD is seeking a District 61-Unit 206-ASCENSION construction inspector supervisor to lead a team of inspectors, oversee surveying and testing, and ensure compliance with plans on diverse civil projects.

The role requires self-motivation, the ability to interpret unforeseen conditions, and participation in DOTD training programs. Appointment type may be promotional or detail; compensation is $29.45 per hour with biweekly pay. Open to LaDOTD employees only.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in construction inspection or maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or related structures
• Six months of sub-professional engineering or related experience plus five years in inspection
• Bachelor's degree or engineer intern certificate can substitute experience

Responsibilities

• Serves as a team leader over inspectors engaged in inspection, surveying and testing on construction projects
• Manages major and minor projects and inspects contractor work for compliance with plans and specs
• Performs field discussions and calculations for areas, weights, and volumes for bridge structures and roadways

Skills

Construction inspection experience

Sub-professional engineering exp

Field inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / construction

Thirty semester hours in architecture, cartography, construction management, or related fields

Engineer intern certificate

Job description

About This Job

DISTRICT 61-UNIT 206-ASCENSION

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

The overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer by supervising a team of construction inspectors engaged in construction inspection duties and reports directly to Engineer 6, Project Engineer. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties 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.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

OPEN TO LaDOTD EMPLOYEES ONLY

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/

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus five 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 five years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR


• Thirty 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

Job Duties and Other Information

• Serves as a team leader over a group of DOTD employees engaged in the inspection, surveying and sampling & testing on a wide variety of construction projects.


• Manages major and minor projects, and performs inspection of contractor’s work for compliance with the plans and specifications on such operations as: asphalt roadway, embankment, drainage structures, placement of reinforcing steel for bridges, concrete roadway pavement, box culverts, pile driving, etc.


• Works directly with the contractor’s supervisory personnel to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications. Frequently makes field discussions that require technical knowledge and experience. Performs calculations for determining areas, weights, and volume, etc. for bridge structures and roadways.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Promotional OR Detail to Special Duty

Compensation: $29.45 hourly/2,356.00 biweekly

Work Schedule: Work hours may vary

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

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Ryan White

Project Engineer

Office [phone]

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Additional Information on Resources

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

State Program Information

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

Benefits Overview

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

• 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