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State of Louisiana
Construction Inspector 1-4
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What they do
A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
$60,513 / year median in Louisiana
+8% projected growth
Job Description
This 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. 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 Possession of a high school diploma or GED; OR Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
Job Duties:
Inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with departmental standards, project specifications, and quality requirements. Serve as lead inspector in the absence of the Construction Inspector 5 and assist with project coordination. Monitor contractor procedures, signage, and Equal Employment Opportunity compliance. Perform field testing (e.g., soil densification using nuclear density machine, pavement profile evaluations). Take and verify project measurements; calculate and record quantities for project documentation. Compile contractor payment summaries and prepare/review project diaries and records. Gather field information for project changes and maintain positive public relations. Provide on-the-job training in areas of certification. Write haul tickets and manage other required project paperwork. Perform office duties such as indexing, labeling, validating quantities, and preparing documentation for audit. Use departmental computer systems and engineering applications as needed. Support project design by collecting field data, preparing sketches, and calculating quantities. Contribute to overall Construction Office operations and assist with emergency/disaster response activities when required.Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
Probational or Promotional Career Progression:
This position may be filled as a Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4.Compensation:
Construction Inspector 1- $14.98/hourly Construction Inspector 2
- $17.15/hourly Construction Inspector 3
- $19.63/hourly Construction Inspector 4
- $22.
How To Apply:
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.- Resumes
WILL NOT
be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.- Please list all work experience on your application.