CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1 - 4

DISTRICT 07

JOB NUMBER: 07-CONT-CI-02132026-LR

District Recruitment for the following parishes: Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis 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 Professional Engineers and/or higher-level Construction Inspectors in the performance of construction inspection work and general contract administration duties required of a District Project Engineer’s Construction Office. Specialized areas of responsibility include Portland Cement Concrete Inspection, Superpave Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Inspection, Embankment and Base Course Inspection, Structural Concrete Inspection and Subsurface Drainage Installation Inspection. 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. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you! 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: 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 and Promotional Career Progression: This Position may be filled as a Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4 Work Schedule: Work hours may vary Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate for each level. Additionally, this position receives an additional $2.00/hour Premium Pay for every hour worked. Construction Inspector 1 - $14.98/hourly Construction Inspector 2 - $17.15/hourly Construction Inspector 3 - $19.63/hourly Construction Inspector 4 - $22.47/hourly 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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact: Amy Miller or Lynn Reed DOTD-District 07 Human Resources View phone number on click.appcast.io 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr DOTD-Engineering & Operations