{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"49aef49a8dbbae0e2cc96cac","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/49aef49a8dbbae0e2cc96cac","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/49aef49a8dbbae0e2cc96cac","title":"Construction Inspector 5","description":"Salary\n$4,458.00 - $8,027.00 Monthly\nLocation\nMinden, LA\nJob Type\nPromotion\nJob Number\n04/93769/CI5/02.23.26-PT\nDepartment\nDOTD-Engineering & Operations\nDivision\nDistrict 4 - Bossier City\nOpening Date\n02/23/2026\nClosing Date\n3/2/2026 11:59 PM Central\n\nAbout this Job\n\nThe overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer in the activities of the Project Engineer’s office by leading a team of inspectors engaged in construction inspection, specializing in areas of responsibility in Portland Cement Concrete Pavement, Superpave Asphaltic Concrete Pavement, Structural Concrete operations, Sub-Surface Drainage Systems, and Embankment & Base Course testing and procedures. This position reports directly to the Construction Inspector Supervisor. 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. 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.\n\nPlease 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\n\nThis is a promotional opportunity for DOTD employees only.\nMinimum Qualifications\nPossession of a high school diploma or GED plus four years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR\n\nSix months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus four years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR\n\nTwenty-four semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics; OR\n\nA bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology; OR\n\nPossession of an engineer intern certificate.\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:\nOversees contractor compliance with project specifications, safety signage, and quality standards; performs material sampling, density testing, surface evaluations, and measurement verification; compiles project quantities, payment summaries, and field change information; maintains project diaries and public relations; provides training and monitors EEO compliance.\nManages project documentation including pay items, audits, and quantity validations; reviews plans for constructability; uses departmental computer and engineering applications; receives additional job training as needed.\nCollects field data and cross sections, prepares sketches, and calculates design quantities following standard departmental design practices.\nSupports general construction office functions and ensures departmental efficiency and public interest protection.\nPerforms additional duties as required, including emergency or disaster response activities.\nPosition-Specific Details:\nAppointment Type: Promotional, open only to current permanent classified DOTD employees.\nCompensation: Additional $2.00/HR Premium Pay for Every Hour Worked\n\nPlease refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.\nLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.\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.\n\n*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*\n\nPlease list all work experience on your application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.\n\nDOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.\nFor further information about this vacancy contact:\nJason Winget\nProject Engineer\n318-371-3389\n\n“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.”\n\n“Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.”\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). 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":"Minden","state":"LA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:17:15.121Z","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":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"237310","title":"Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction","slug":"highway-street-and-bridge-construction"},{"code":"926120","title":"Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs","slug":"regulation-and-administration-of-transportation-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Construction Inspector 5","description":"Salary\n$4,458.00 - $8,027.00 Monthly\nLocation\nMinden, LA\nJob Type\nPromotion\nJob Number\n04/93769/CI5/02.23.26-PT\nDepartment\nDOTD-Engineering & Operations\nDivision\nDistrict 4 - Bossier City\nOpening Date\n02/23/2026\nClosing Date\n3/2/2026 11:59 PM Central\n\nAbout this Job\n\nThe overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer in the activities of the Project Engineer’s office by leading a team of inspectors engaged in construction inspection, specializing in areas of responsibility in Portland Cement Concrete Pavement, Superpave Asphaltic Concrete Pavement, Structural Concrete operations, Sub-Surface Drainage Systems, and Embankment & Base Course testing and procedures. 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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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