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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service Bridge Inspector 1-4 (District 07) in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Bridge Inspector 1-4 (District 07)
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Bridge Inspector 1-4 (District 07)
Salary
$2,597.00 - $4,671.00 Monthly
Location
Lake Charles, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
07/50480026/BI14/07.02.2024-KL
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
District 7- Lake Charles
Opening Date
07/02/2024
Closing Date
7/9/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
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Supplemental Information
DISTRICT 07 - UNIT 051 – Lake Charles
JOB NUMBER: 07/50480026/BI14/07.02.2024-KL
POSITION NUMBER: 50480026
BRIDGE INSPECTOR 1-4
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Bridge Inspector 1, 2, 3, or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the Bridge Inspector 4 is $7011.00 per month. Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
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/hourlywith an additional $2.00 premium pay for every hour worked
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
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.
Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application.
Function Statement:
The overall function of this position is to perform in-depth inspections of all on-system and off-system bridges in District 07’s five parish area. This position is located in the District 07 Gang 051, District 07 Bridge Inspection Gang of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to Engineer 6. 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.
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.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
70% Exercises functional supervision over a team of lower level bridge inspectors that are conducting in-depth inspections of all on and off-system bridges in a five (5) parish area (Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis parishes). Determines condition of all structural components including superstructure, substructure, approaches, waterways, embankments, safety features, and traffic services. Rates each bridge component numerically to indicate if closure or repairs are needed. Prepares the inspection report consisting of the completed inspection report form, narrative, photographs, sketches, and measurements. Issues work orders based on the inspection report to appropriate districtwide or parish gangs. Ensures that all inspections and reports are made in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards. Reviews and approves work of lower level bridge inspectors.
10% Creates reports, including sketches, photographs, quantities, and cost estimates of structural accident damage. Submits completed reports to the District Administrator (Engineer 9 DOTD).
10% Contacts Parish Administrators, by telephone and in writing, advising when a deficiency in an off-system bridge structure occurs. Recommends repair or closure actions.
5% Attends classes, seminars, and workshops. Completes all structured training requirements as required by DOTD
5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
SADIE KINGREY
BRIDGE ENGINEER
(337) 437-9143
“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 (https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Tech_Asst_Guidance.asp) (click on the link) or the website is www.laworks.net/workforcedev/Irs/Irstechasst_guidance.asp"
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a high school diploma or GED.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance will substitute for the high school diploma or GED.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To participate in on-the-job training to learn standard procedures and practices associated with bridge inspection.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Direct from a Bridge Inspector 5 or Engineer. Alternative reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Department of Transportation and Development. Other locations may be approved by SCS.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Engineering Technicians by the presence of bridge inspection duties.
Differs from Bridge Inspector 2 by the absence of experienced-level bridge inspection duties.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Learns to take measurements and perform field tests.
Learns techniques and procedures required to conduct routine inspections of new or existing on-system/off-system bridges.
Learns to assess accidents and compile accident information.
Learns to complete sketches, charts, graphs, photographs and narratives for inspection reports.
May learn to inspect and/or gather samples of drainage structures and construction materials.
May learn to operate or assist in operating special access equipment such as bucket trucks, man lifts, ladders, etc.
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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) 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
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the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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