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CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 5 (ACADIA PARISH)

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CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 5 (ACADIA PARISH)

Salary

$4,458.00 - $8,027.00 Monthly

Location

Crowley, LA

Job Type

Promotion

Job Number

03-138001-CI5-09252025-LR

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 3- Lafayette

Opening Date

09/25/2025

Closing Date

10/2/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

DISTRICT 03 / UNIT 283 (CONSTRUCTION-ACADIA PARISH)

JOB NUMBER: 03-138001-CI5-09252025-LR

*Promotional opportunity for current permanent classified DOTD Employees Only*

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.

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

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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=176524) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ LEADERSHIP AND INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: Acts as lead worker by organizing, performing, and training lower level inspectors engaged in data collection, total station surveying, and accumulating and documenting actual field measurements. Provide guidance and training in inspection of certified areas of responsibility in Portland Cement Concrete Pavement, major and minor Structural Concrete, and Superpave Asphaltic Concrete Pavement. Implement materials sampling and density testing procedures used in all phases of construction. Schedules work details for lower level inspectors on projects to ensure proper implementation of the Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges and Supplemental Specifications are being carried out by contractor operations. Reviews work for lower level inspectors for precision and accuracy daily. Collaborates with contractor, subcontractor, utility and local governments’ supervisory personnel to facilitate project construction with minimum obstructions to property owners and the motoring public with emphasis on Safety and compliance with Federal and State DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) goals.

+ INTERPRETATION OF PLANS/SPECIFICATIONS AND DECISION MAKING: Prior to and during construction, review plans and specifications to ensure that the project is progressing in accordance with DOTD standards and that the project goal is met. During construction, resolves plan discrepancies involving actual field conditions.

+ ENGINEERING CALCULATION AND DATA COLLECTION: Performs engineering calculations, data collection, and layout for R/W utility relocation, roadway, and bridge construction. Utilize software to create, analyze, verify template grades, horizontal and vertical alignments and other plan data quantities, and complete daily work reports and log field measured quantities for construction projects.

+ May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional, open only to current permanent classified employees of DOTD.

Compensation:Additional $2.00/HR Premium Pay For Every Hour Worked

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis 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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Lynn Reed, Dawn Soileau, or Lela Babineaux

DOTD-District 03

Human Resources

(337) 262-6100

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 - https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs\_main.asp

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) 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

01

Are you a current permanent classified LA DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

+ Yes

+ No

03

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

04

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

05

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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