CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1 - 4 (ST MARTIN PARISH)
State of LouisianaAbout the role
Posting number: 03-184254-CI-07162026-LR
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 3- Lafayette
Job classification: CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Transportation, Maintenance, Construction Maintenance, Training
Summary
DISTRICT 03 / U233 / CONSTRUCTION / ST MARTIN PARISH
JOB NUMBER: 03-184254-CI-07162026-LR
At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
The overall function of this position is to assist Professional Engineers and/or higher level Construction Inspectors in the performance of construction inspection work and general contract administration duties required of a District Project Engineer’s Construction Office. Specialized areas of responsibility include Portland Cement Concrete Inspection, Superpave Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Inspection, Embankment and Base Course Inspection, Structural Concrete Inspection and Subsurface Drainage Installation Inspection. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform all construction contract administration and related duties with minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.
If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!
Examples of duties
Possession of a high school diploma or GED; ORSix months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance.
Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Supplemental information
Job Duties:
- Inspect construction work to ensure compliance with departmental policies, standards, specifications, and project plans.
- Complete and process construction documentation such as field diaries, reports, and estimates.
- Enter, review, and maintain construction project data in departmental systems (e.g., MATT, Site Manager, Content Manager).
- Apply DOTD engineering policies and procedures while working in the Project Engineer’s office and at construction sites.
- Serve as the primary construction inspector in assigned areas of specialization or certification.
- Determine material sampling requirements and verify materials, haul quantities, and survey elevations and alignments.
- Complete required training and support efficient project operations, including assisting other staff as needed.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational and Promotional
Career Progression: This Position may be filled as a Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4
Work Schedule: Work hours may vary
Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate for each level. Additionally, this position receives an additional $2.00/hour Premium Pay for every hour worked.
- Construction Inspector 1 - $14.98/hourly
- Construction Inspector 2 - $17.15/hourly
- Construction Inspector 3 - $19.63/hourly
- Construction Inspector 4 - $22.47/hourly
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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