Posting number: 61/122407/CI1-4/10.7.26-VC
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 61- Baton Rouge
Job classification: CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Transportation, Miscellaneous, Construction Maintenance
DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 216 – WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH
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About this position:
The overall function of this position is responsible for assisting professional engineer and/or higher level inspectors in the performance of construction inspection work. This position is located in District 61, Unit 216/West Baton Rouge Parish of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Construction Inspector Supervisor. This position is subject to drug testing per LADOTD policies and work shift work such as nights, evenings, weekends, and rotating. This position requires a class E driver’s license at time of appointment and may work in extreme weather or hazardous conditions. 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.
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This Position may be filled as a Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on applicant's qualifications.
** Additional $2.00/Hourly Premium Pay for Every Hour Worked
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jeffery Chatelain
Project Engineer
225-638-7286
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