Job Description

Posting number: 62/50695903/CI1/07.14.26NM

Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division: District 62- Hammond

Job classification: CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Construction Maintenance, Project Management

District 62 - Unit 230 – Hammond, Louisiana

Job Number – 62/50695903/CI1/07.14.26NM

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

General Overview

The overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer in the activities of the Project Engineer's office located in District 62, by engaging in construction inspection and supervision duties. This position is responsible for assuring high quality construction work in accordance with plans, specifications, and contract provisions. Incumbent may be required to perform duties in extreme conditions (rain, heat, or cold, day or night), to use a state vehicle for parish wide travel, and to lift items up to 45 lbs. Structured training requirements must be met and maintained. The person filling this position is required to possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license. While in an official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in 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

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Prepares and assists in the preparation of: daily diaries, weekly reports, field book record keeping, quantities for plan changes, partial and final estimates, 2059 reports, errors, and omissions reports, storm water inspection reports and project finalizations.
• Performs sub- professional engineering work in the area of construction inspection and surveying to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Use independent judgement in planning work and making technical decisions not requiring engineering knowledge of a professional nature.
• Collects and records the testing/ sampling of material used on construction projects and verifies acceptable results. Performs and assists other co- workers when inspecting for quality control and quality assurance for construction projects. Monitors and inspects work done by the contractors for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Computes and/or checks construction quantities including, but not limited to, earthwork, field book accuracy, benchmark verification, survey data, and other required data necessary to ensure it meets the requirements of the contract special provisions, plans, and other standard specifications. Performs inspection on parish wide permits and prepares utility diaries for filing.
• May be required to perform other additional duties including but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

The incumbent may be required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as to maintain the following licensing and operate the following equipment:

• Valid driver's license at time of appointment
• Operate a state owned vehicle, computer, surveying equipment, etc.
• Perform duties in extreme weather conditions such as rain, cold, or heat
• May be required to lift items up to 50 lbs
• Submit to random drug testing as required

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Job Appointment, Promotional or Probationary Appointment requiring 12-24 months on probation

Work Schedule Work schedule and hours may vary. The incumbent may be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.

Compensation: Salary is dependent upon qualifications. Below is the starting hourly rate and Premium Pay for this position.

Construction Inspector 1

• Starting salary is $14.98/hourly with an additional $2.00 in premium pay for every hour worked, and an additional $2.00hour for hours worked between 6 PM - 6 AM on assigned nighttime construction projects.

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.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Christopher Prescia

Construction Inspector Supervisor

(985) 375-0273

"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 here.

https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Rehabilitation.asp