{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"006ea4dcf4b42a663055c90e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/006ea4dcf4b42a663055c90e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/006ea4dcf4b42a663055c90e","title":"CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1 - 4","description":"Salary\n$2,597.00 - $4,671.00 Monthly\nLocation\nStatewide, LA\nJob Type\nClassified\nJob Number\n07-CONT-CI-02132026-LR\nDepartment\nDOTD-Engineering & Operations\nDivision\nDistrict 7- Lake Charles\nOpening Date\n02/13/2026\nClosing Date\nContinuous\n\nAbout this Job\n\nDISTRICT 07\nJOB NUMBER: 07-CONT-CI-02132026-LR\n\nDistrict Recruitment for the following parishes:\nAllen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis\n\nAt 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nIf you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!\nMinimum Qualifications\nPossession of a high school diploma or GED; OR\n\nSix months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.\nJob Specification\nThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.\nJob Duties and Other Information\nJob Duties:\nInspect construction work to ensure compliance with departmental policies, standards, specifications, and project plans.\nComplete and process construction documentation such as field diaries, reports, and estimates.\nEnter, review, and maintain construction project data in departmental systems (e.g., MATT, Site Manager, Content Manager).\nApply DOTD engineering policies and procedures while working in the Project Engineer’s office and at construction sites.\nServe as the primary construction inspector in assigned areas of specialization or certification.\nDetermine material sampling requirements and verify materials, haul quantities, and survey elevations and alignments.\nComplete required training and support efficient project operations, including assisting other staff as needed.\n\nPosition-Specific Details:\nAppointment Type: Probational and Promotional\nCareer Progression: This Position may be filled as a Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4\nWork Schedule: Work hours may vary\nCompensation: Below is the starting hourly rate for each level. Additionally, this position receives an additional $2.00/hour Premium Pay for every hour worked.\n\nConstruction Inspector 1 - $14.98/hourly\nConstruction Inspector 2 - $17.15/hourly\nConstruction Inspector 3 - $19.63/hourly\nConstruction Inspector 4 - $22.47/hourly\n\nHow To Apply:\nNo Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.\n\nApplicants 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.\nInformation 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.\n\nFor further information about this vacancy contact:\nAmy Miller or Lynn Reed\nDOTD-District 07\nHuman Resources\n(337) 437-9148\n\nLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.\n\nThe 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.\n\nInformation on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp\n\nLouisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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.\n\nAs a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:\n\nInsurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/\n\nParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave\nMore information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx\n\nHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:\nNew Year's Day\nMartin Luther King, Jr. Day,\nMardi Gras,\nGood Friday,\nMemorial Day,\nIndependence Day,\nLabor Day,\nVeteran's Day,\nThanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.\n***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor\n\nState 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.\n\nRetirement – 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):\nLouisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). 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