Bridge Inspector 1-4 (District 07)

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***This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies***

This Bridge Inspector performs in-depth inspections of all on-system and off-system bridges in District 07s five parish area and reports directly to Engineer 6.

DOTD Bridge Inspection is regarded as one of the most important positions in the Department. It is directly linked to the safety of the traveling public and to Federal Funding that supports many DOTD projects. The incumbent must uphold the values of safety, professionalism, and honesty in order to carry out the daily requirements of this position.

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

Job Duties:

• Prepares the appropriate forms and reports regarding each bridge inspected and incorporates these into files on each bridge to include comprehensive measurements, photographs, sketches and documentation of bridge deficiencies and conditions.
• Serves as an agency representative in meetings with local, state and federal government officials.
• Conducts in-depth inspections of new and existing on-system and off-system bridges in an assigned area.
• Reviews and prepares written reports for the Bridge Inspection Engineer (Engineer 6) to document findings and to recommend corrective actions.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Bridge Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Compensation:

• Bridge Inspector 1 - Starting salary is $14.98/hourly with an additional $3.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
• Bridge Inspector 2 - Starting salary is $17.15/hourly with an additional $3.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
• Bridge Inspector 3 - Starting salary is $18.35/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.
• Bridge Inspector 4 - Starting salary is $22.47/hourly with an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked.

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

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 and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

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.

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

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.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here .

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Sadie Kingrey
DOTD-District 07
Bridge Engineer 6
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