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**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](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. 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](https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=176520). **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 [Brad.Smith2@la.gov](mailto:jeremy.ratcliff@la.gov) Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available [here](https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Tech_Asst_Guidance.asp). *The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer fo…
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