CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 1

About This Job

District 62 - Unit 230 – Hammond, Louisiana
Job Number – 62/50695903/CI1/07.14.26NM
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General Overview

The overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer in the activities of the Project Engineer's office located in District 62. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality construction work in accordance with plans, specifications, and contract provisions. Incumbent may be required to perform duties in extreme conditions, use a state vehicle for parish-wide travel, and lift items up to 45 lbs. Structured training requirements must be met and maintained. The person filling this position is required to possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance

Job Duties and Other Information

Prepares and assists in the preparation of: daily diaries, weekly reports, field book record keeping, quantities for plan changes, partial and final estimates, 2059 reports, errors, and omissions reports, storm water inspection reports, and project finalizations.

Performs sub-professional engineering work in the area of construction inspection and surveying to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Use independent judgement in planning work and making technical decisions not requiring engineering knowledge of a professional nature.

Collections and records the testing/sampling of material used on construction projects and verifies acceptable results. Performs and assists other coworkers when inspecting for quality control and quality assurance for construction projects. Monitors and inspects work done by contractors for compliance with plans and specifications. Computes and/or checks construction quantities including, but not limited to, earthwork, field book accuracy, benchmark verification, survey data, and other required data necessary to ensure it meets the requirements of the contract special provisions, plans, and other standard specifications.

Performs inspection on parish-wide permits and prepares utility diaries for filing. May be required to perform other additional duties including but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Job Specification

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

Position-Specific Details

• Specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, and licensing required to perform the job
• Licensing and equipment operation required to perform the job

Compensation

Salary is dependent upon qualifications. Starting hourly rate is $14.98/hourly with an additional $2.00 in premium pay for every hour worked, and an additional $2.00/hour for hours worked between 6 PM - 6 AM on assigned nighttime construction projects.

How To Apply

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