{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"33759b91491acbb23bf5eb05","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/33759b91491acbb23bf5eb05","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/33759b91491acbb23bf5eb05","title":"CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1","description":"Salary\n\n$2,597.00 - $4,671.00 Monthly\n\nLocation\n\nOther, LA\n\nJob Type\n\nClassified\n\nJob Number\n\n62/CONT/CI1/05.07.26-TR\n\nDepartment\n\nDOTD-Engineering & Operations\n\nDivision\n\nDistrict 62- Hammond\n\nOpening Date\n\n05/07/2026\n\nClosing Date\n\nContinuous\nAbout this Job\n\nAt the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.\n\nHelp ensure Louisiana’s road and bridge projects are built safely, accurately, and in accordance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements. Construction Inspectors support DOTD Project Engineers and higher-level inspectors by performing field inspections, materials observation, and construction documentation on active roadway, bridge, and drainage projects.\n\nNo prior construction inspection experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Construction Inspector job series.\n\nThis is an outdoor, physically active role that may involve traffic exposure, varying weather conditions, extended workdays, night work, or changing schedules based on construction needs.\n\nPositions are located in Tangipahoa, St. Helena, St. Tammany, and Washington Parishes, District 62 and report to the Construction Inspector Supervisor.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\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.\n\nJob Specification\n\nThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.\n\nJob Duties and Other Information\n\nJob Duties:\n\nDepending on level and assignment, Construction Inspectors may:\n\nAssist with inspection of roadway, bridge, drainage, and related construction activities;\nReview and document material deliveries and quantities (including haul tickets and load tickets);\nPerform measurements, field checks, and routine tests under supervision;\nObserve contractor work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions;\nMaintain accurate project documentation, including field notes, diaries, test reports, and estimates;\nEnter construction project data into required systems (e.g., SiteManager or other DOTD applications);\nParticipate in required training and structured certification programs;\nSupport public interaction and coordination during construction activities, as needed;\nAssist with emergency or disaster response activities when required.\n\nPosition-Specific Details:\nCompensation: Construction Inspector 1 – $14.98/ hourly plus $2/hourly premium pay for every hour worked. An additional $2/hourly Shift Differential Pay for Hours worked after 6pm & before 6am when working on Construction Projects Only.\nAdditional compensation may be considered impart with extraordinary qualifications in accordance with State Civil Service Rules and DOTD policy.\n\nCareer Progression: Vacancies will be filled as Construction Inspector 1 only.\n\nAppointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.\n\nAdditional Information: This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.\n\nHow To Apply:\n\nNo Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.\n\nTo 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.\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. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.\n*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*\n\nContact Information:\n\n For further information about this vacancy, contact:\n Tatiana Ruffin or Natoya Mitchell\n Human Resources - District 62\n 985-375-0121 or 985-375-0148\nTatiana.Ruffin2@LA.GOV or Natoya.Mitchell@LA.GOV\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\n Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available:https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp\n\nLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.\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). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system\nTeacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),\nLouisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others","company":"Dotdengineering Operations","rawCompany":"dotdengineering operations","city":"Boyce","state":"LA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-22T13:41:19.772Z","occupations":[{"code":"47-4011.00","title":"Construction and Building Inspectors","slug":"construction-and-building-inspectors"},{"code":"17-3022.00","title":"Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"civil-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"51-9061.00","title":"Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers","slug":"inspectors-testers-sorters-samplers-and-weighers"}],"industries":[{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"926120","title":"Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs","slug":"regulation-and-administration-of-transportation-programs"},{"code":"237310","title":"Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction","slug":"highway-street-and-bridge-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1","description":"Salary\n\n$2,597.00 - $4,671.00 Monthly\n\nLocation\n\nOther, LA\n\nJob Type\n\nClassified\n\nJob Number\n\n62/CONT/CI1/05.07.26-TR\n\nDepartment\n\nDOTD-Engineering & Operations\n\nDivision\n\nDistrict 62- Hammond\n\nOpening Date\n\n05/07/2026\n\nClosing Date\n\nContinuous\nAbout this Job\n\nAt the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.\n\nHelp ensure Louisiana’s road and bridge projects are built safely, accurately, and in accordance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements. Construction Inspectors support DOTD Project Engineers and higher-level inspectors by performing field inspections, materials observation, and construction documentation on active roadway, bridge, and drainage projects.\n\nNo prior construction inspection experience is required — training is provided, with opportunities for career progression and advancement through the Construction Inspector job series.\n\nThis is an outdoor, physically active role that may involve traffic exposure, varying weather conditions, extended workdays, night work, or changing schedules based on construction needs.\n\nPositions are located in Tangipahoa, St. Helena, St. Tammany, and Washington Parishes, District 62 and report to the Construction Inspector Supervisor.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\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.\n\nJob Specification\n\nThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.\n\nJob Duties and Other Information\n\nJob Duties:\n\nDepending on level and assignment, Construction Inspectors may:\n\nAssist with inspection of roadway, bridge, drainage, and related construction activities;\nReview and document material deliveries and quantities (including haul tickets and load tickets);\nPerform measurements, field checks, and routine tests under supervision;\nObserve contractor work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions;\nMaintain accurate project documentation, including field notes, diaries, test reports, and estimates;\nEnter construction project data into required systems (e.g., SiteManager or other DOTD applications);\nParticipate in required training and structured certification programs;\nSupport public interaction and coordination during construction activities, as needed;\nAssist with emergency or disaster response activities when required.\n\nPosition-Specific Details:\nCompensation: Construction Inspector 1 – $14.98/ hourly plus $2/hourly premium pay for every hour worked. 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Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.\n*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*\n\nContact Information:\n\n For further information about this vacancy, contact:\n Tatiana Ruffin or Natoya Mitchell\n Human Resources - District 62\n 985-375-0121 or 985-375-0148\nTatiana.Ruffin2@LA.GOV or Natoya.Mitchell@LA.GOV\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\n Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available:https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp\n\nLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.\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. 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