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Bridge Inspector 1-4 (District 07)

Salary

$2,779.00 - $4,999.00 Monthly

Location

Lake Charles, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

07/505542258/insp/9.29.25-sl

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 7- Lake Charles

Opening Date

09/30/2025

Closing Date

10/7/2025 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

BRIDGE INSPECTOR 1-4

DISTRICT 07

POSITION # 505542258

CALCASIEU PARISH

The overall function of this position is to perform in-depth inspections of all on-system and off-system bridges in District 07’s five parish area. This position is located in the District 07 Unit 051, District 07 Bridge Inspection Unit of the Department of Transportation and Development.

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.

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

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency, please visithttps://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/ (https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/%C2%A0) .

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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=173760) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Determines condition of all structural components including superstructure, substructure, approaches, waterways, embankments, safety features, and traffic services.

Rates each bridge component numerically to indicate if closure or repairs are needed.

Prepares the inspection report consisting of the completed inspection report form, narrative, photographs, sketches, and measurements.

Issues work orders based on the inspection report to appropriate districtwide or parish gangs.

Ensures that all inspections and reports are made in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Work Schedule: Work hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 hour days

Career Progression:This position can be filled as a Bridge Inspector 1,2,3, or 4

Compensation: Based on candidate and experience

+ Bridge Inspector 1 - Starting salary is $14.98/hourly with an additional $3.00 premium pay for every hour worked.

+ Bridge Inspector 2 - Starting salary is $17.15/hourly with an additional $3.00 premium pay for every hour worked.

+ Bridge Inspector 3 - Starting salary is $18.35/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.

+ Bridge Inspector 4 - Starting salary is $22.47/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.

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 and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information-

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Name: Sadie Kingrey

Job Title: Engineer 6

Number: 337-437-9265

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 athttps://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS\_Tech\_Asst\_Guidance.asp.

+ Louisiana is a State 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 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

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?

02

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

03

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

+ Yes

+ No

04

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

05

Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

+ Yes

+ No

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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