CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR

Promotional Opportunity

This is a promotional opportunity open to current permanent classified DOTD employees only. District 62 Unit 210 - Livingston. The LA DOTD is a diverse organization with approximately 4,000 employees state-wide. Our agency employs individuals in professional, technical, and administrative support positions to provide a strong and reliable transportation system. We seek talented and innovative people who demonstrate excellence while delivering transportation systems that enhance quality of life and facilitate economic growth.

This position in District 62 of the Department of Transportation and Development reports to the Project Engineer. Compliance with Louisiana laws and DOTD policies is mandatory. Required qualifications include a valid driver's license, ability to operate state vehicles and surveying equipment, and capacity to perform in extreme weather. Duties may involve lifting items up to 50 pounds and random drug testing. The incumbent must participate in training programs and continuing education, be self-motivated, and capable of working with minimal supervision while handling unforeseen conditions.

Minimum qualifications include 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. The official job specifications for this role can be found here.

Job duties include leading and training a team in inspecting construction projects, using independent judgment and maintaining positive public relations; overseeing work assignments, personnel management, and documentation, ensuring compliance and quality in project execution; ensuring construction quantities and reports are accurate and comply with agency standards; training inspectors in quality assurance and supervising statewide traffic control practices; providing information about projects to contractors and other interested parties as needed; attending meetings and reviewing project plans for constructability and quantity accuracy; and may perform additional duties, including emergency / disaster support activities. This position may be filled as either a promotion appointment or by detail to special duty. Work hours are to be determined, Monday - Friday. Starting salary is $29.45 / hourly with an additional $2.00 / hourly premium pay for every hour worked. This position also receives an additional $2.00 / hourly for hours worked after 6pm & before 6am when working on Construction Projects Only. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To 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. 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 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. For further information about this vacancy, contact Chris Watson, Project Engineer, at 225-686-2689.