Construction Inspector 1-4

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About this Job

This position is responsible for assisting professional engineer and/or higher level technicians in the performance of construction inspection work. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

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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.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Serves on a team of lower-level technicians performing inspections on various phases of work such as:

  • Inspection of earthwork operations and placement of embankments for proper materials and procedures. Monitoring base/sub-base course construction and sampling/testing of materials as required for quality assurance.

  • Inspection of placement of Asphaltic Concrete by contractor for adherence to specification construction procedures and quality measurements.

  • Inspection of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Pavement construction. Conducts pre-pave checks for readiness of base. Checks elevations and alignment references for slip-form operations or form placements. Monitors dowel and tie-bar installations at joints. Samples and tests PCC for adherence to specifications. Makes test specimens of concrete for strength testing. Observes surface finishing operations for smoothness and notes defects to contractor for remedial action. Ensures proper curing techniques are utilized. Inspects joint construction and sealing operations.

  • Inspection of drainage structures. Inspects trench excavations and bedding material placement. Observes pipe installation for proper grade alignment and construction procedures. Inspects placement of re-steel and concrete for box culverts or minor drainage structures (catch basins). Samples plastic concrete and molds strength specimens for payment purposes. Samples materials for backfill operations and monitors tests for proper density.

  • Inspection of bridge construction projects. Monitors structural pile driving operations for alignment and load bearing. Inspects placement of reinforcing steel and PCC on bridge structural members (footings columns bents decks) for conformance to plans and specifications. Samples and prepares cylinders to test for the strength of concrete material and related payment. Observes placement of girders and/or structural steel for conformance to shop/plan drawings. Inspects incidental construction (railings sealant etc.) for completion of structures.

• Serves as team member for individual phases of construction depending on the Project Engineers staff and work schedule. Position may rotate from project to project to oversee same.

• May serve as sole inspector on incidental construction related to DOTD operations such as guardrails pavement markings erosion control or traffic signal installations. May be called upon to inspect levee construction or drainage channelization addition may be required to inspect pump station construction including structural mechanical and electrical operations.

• Documents contractor activities and accomplishments on diaries field books and reports for the purpose of payment of estimates. Enters construction project data into appropriate computer database or application such as Site Manager. Assists office staff with partial and final estimate documents. Prepares and records material sampling or testing reports. Advises contractor of non-conformance and ensures corrective actions are taken. Reviews plans and proposals prior to construction for errors or omissions.

• Acts as survey party chief or a member of a survey crew for the purpose of verifying contractors survey layout alignment and offsets on benchmark elevations. Serves on a team of technicians to gather data for pre-design information pre- construction quality verification or forensic study of existing facilities.

• Receives training from supervisors and trains subordinate personnel in the proper techniques of inspection. Instructs junior inspectors on record keeping and required documentation of project activities. Attends training seminars or conferences as needed to maintain and enhance skills and knowledge.

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

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational Promotional or Job Appointment

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

Compensation: All levels are eligible for premium pay of $2.00/hour for every hour worked. Salary depends on qualifications. Below is the starting bi-weekly salary for each level.

• Construction Inspector 1- Starting salary is $1198.40/bi-weekly
• Construction Inspector 2 - Starting salary is $1372.00/bi-weekly
• Construction Inspector 3 - Starting salary is $1570.40/bi-weekly
• Construction Inspector 4 - Starting salary is $1797.60/bi-weekly

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

* 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.

Contact Information:

For more job specific information please contact:

Jeremy Ratcliff
Engineering Technician 7

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.

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