What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 5 position at State of Louisiana?
District 08-UNIT 268 Bunkie, LA
Job Number: 08/83026/CI5/01.27.26-LT
District Recruitment for Avoyelles Parish:
The overall function of this position is to perform sub professional tasks and oversee construction projects to which assigned. This position is located in the District 08/ Unit 268 of the Department of Transportation and Development. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties many times without supervision or with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.
While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
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 plus four years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; ORSix months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus four years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR
Twenty-four 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; OR
A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology; OR
Possession of an engineer intern certificate.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Serves as lead worker over lower-level construction inspectors.
Reviews plans, specifications and contract on assigned project to verify that the contractor's personnel are in compliance.
Compiles the required field data and reports in preparing partial estimates on assigned project.
Performs leadership duties in assisting subordinates on assigned projects in sampling and testing of construction items.
Assists in the training of less experienced construction inspectors in proper inspection, methods and techniques.
May be required to lift items up to 50 pounds.
May be required to perform duties in extreme weather conditions.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational/Promotional
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 7:45AM to 4:15PM.
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.
* 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 information regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Jordan Kelly
Project Engineer
318-346-4582
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.
Salary : $4,458 - $8,027