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Construction Inspector 1 - 4

Salary

$2,597.00 - $4,671.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

61/130300/CI1-4/1.28.2026-KL

Department

DOTD-Engineering & Operations

Division

District 61- Baton Rouge

Opening Date

01/28/2026

Closing Date

2/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

District 61- Unit 266 – Baton Rouge

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About this Job:

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.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere ( .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

The job duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Utilizes a thorough knowledge and understanding of Department procedures, policies, standards, and specifications in the inspection of construction work and/or in the completion and/or processing of construction-related documents such as field diaries, partial estimates and final estimates. Enters construction project data into the appropriate computer database or application (MATT, Site Manager, and Content Manager Etc.). Applies DOTD engineering policies and procedures to normal work situations in the Project Engineer's Office and/or at construction sites. Serves as primary construction inspector in area(s) of specialization or certification.

• Determines material sampling requirements for area(s) of expertise. Verifies elevations/alignments for surveys. Reviews haul tickets to determine if loads comply with authorized/approved load quantities/volumes. Prepares work reports, monthly estimate quantities, and mathematical calculations necessary to complete paperwork. May serve as the primary asphalt plant technician.

• Completes required training classes and receives on-the-job training in performing construction inspection and completing necessary documentation and/or paperwork. May also provide on-the-job training or assistance to newer or lower level technicians and/or consultant personnel.

• May perform additional duties as necessary to ensure the efficient operations of the Project Engineer's office.

• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including but not limited to Emergency/Disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:Probational and Promotional

Career Progression:This Position may be filled as a Construction Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4

Compensation: Below is the starting hourly rate for each level. This position also receives an additional $2.00/hourly 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 scoreis 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). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Desmond Sam

Area Engineer

225-###-####

“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.”

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at

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). 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):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

02

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes

• No

04

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

05

Do you possess either a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes

• No

06

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

07

Have you completed six or more 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?

• Yes

• No

08

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please type each course name, semester hours earned, and the accredited university. If you answered "no", type N/A. Example: CE 3700 - Introduction to Civil Engineering - 3 hrs - LSU

09

Do you possess a current Louisiana Engineer Intern Certificate issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board (LAPELS)?

• Yes

• No

10

If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please enter your certificate number, expiration date, and issue date below. If you answered ‘no', enter 'N/A.'

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Employer

State of Louisiana

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the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) ###-####

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