{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f496b8ae43e7612bc11be228","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f496b8ae43e7612bc11be228","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f496b8ae43e7612bc11be228","title":"Construction Inspector 1-4","description":"Salary\n$2,597.00 - $4,671.00 Monthly\nLocation\nMinden, LA\nJob Type\nClassified\nJob Number\n4/13149/CI1-4/07.30.26-PT\nDepartment\nDOTD-Engineering & Operations\nDivision\nDistrict 4 - Bossier City\nOpening Date\n07/30/2026\nClosing Date\n8/4/2026 11:59 PM Central\n\nAbout this Job\n\nThis position, located in the Construction Section of the Department of Transportation and Development, serves as the assistant to the Lead Construction Inspector and reports directly to the Construction Inspector Supervisor. The role involves inspecting and verifying construction work, performing field tests, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. The incumbent must hold required certifications, operate specialized testing equipment, and effectively represent the Department while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and public trust.\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\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:\n\nInspect construction projects to ensure compliance with departmental standards, project specifications, and quality requirements.\nServe as lead inspector in the absence of the Construction Inspector 5 and assist with project coordination.\nMonitor contractor procedures, signage, and Equal Employment Opportunity compliance.\nPerform field testing (e.g., soil densification using nuclear density machine, pavement profile evaluations).\nTake and verify project measurements; calculate and record quantities for project documentation.\nCompile contractor payment summaries and prepare/review project diaries and records.\nGather field information for project changes and maintain positive public relations.\nProvide on-the-job training in areas of certification.\nWrite haul tickets and manage other required project paperwork.\nPerform office duties such as indexing, labeling, validating quantities, and preparing documentation for audit.\nUse departmental computer systems and engineering applications as needed.\nSupport project design by collecting field data, preparing sketches, and calculating quantities.\nContribute to overall Construction Office operations and assist with emergency/disaster response activities when required.\nPosition-Specific Details:\n\nAppointment Type: Probational or Promotional\nCareer Progression: This position may be filled as a Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4.\nCompensation:\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\nAdditional $2.00/Hourly Premium Pay for Every Hour Worked\nLouisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.\nHow To Apply:\n\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*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\n318-371-3010\njason.winget@la.gov\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). 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