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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
Salary $2,597.00
- $4,671.00 Monthly Location Minden, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 4/13149/CI1-4/07.30.26-PT Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 4
- Bossier City Opening Date 07/30/2026 Closing Date 8/4/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job 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.
Job Duties and Other Information 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. 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.
DOTD EMPLOYEES
Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM #59 Workforce Development on training guidelines. For further information about this vacancy contact: Jason Winget Project Engineer 318-371-3010 jason.winget@la.gov "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).