CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR

Salary $5,105.00 - $9,190.00 Monthly Location Leesville, LA Job Type Promotion Job Number 08/50538917/CIS/02.09.26-LT Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 8- Alexandria Opening Date 02/09/2026 Closing Date 2/16/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job District 08-UNIT 248 Leesville, LA Job Number: 08/50538917/CIS/02.09.26-LT District Recruitment for Vernon Parish: The overall function of this position is to assist in the activities of the Project Engineer's office. This position is located in District 08/Unit 248 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to an Engineer 6. The incumbent must be self-motivated, be able to perform duties with minimal supervision, and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise on projects. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate as well as attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. Performs leadership duties in assisting subordinates on assigned projects in sampling and testing of construction items. While in 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. 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 Minimum Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus five years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus five years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR Thirty 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 A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology; OR Possession of an engineer intern certificate. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Incumbent has direct supervision of personnel inspecting various aspects of contractors' work such as earthwork, structural concrete, asphalt paving, etc. Collaborate with contractors' personnel in scheduling of work to ensure high quality inspection and completion of projects. Incumbent collects and compiles information for final quantities and prepares final estimates. Maintains records and test reports for submittal of the Audit of Testing & Materials (ATM) on completed projects. Reviews plans and specifications for construction methods; and provides input for the preparation of plans, specifications, and survey data for projects under the direction of the engineer. Documents subordinate performance for use in preparation of the employee Continuous Performance Management (CPM) as well as conducts intermediate counseling sessions as necessary. Directing, sampling, and testing materials, observing and supervising the construction of complex highway construction projects. Assigning daily work duties to subordinates and advising priorities, under direction of the Project Engineer, and approving leave for subordinates. Verifies and approves partial estimate payments to contractors, plan changes, and payrolls in the absence of the engineer. May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities. May be required to perform duties in extreme weather conditions. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Promotional, only open to current permanent classified employees of DOTD. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 7:00AM to 3:30PM. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact: Randall Duffey Area Engineer 337-238-6406 “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. Louisiana 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. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State 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. Retirement – 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): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others