BRIDGE INSPECTOR 1-4

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　　BRIDGE INSPECTOR 1-4

　　Salary

　　$2,597.00 - $4,671.00 Monthly

　　Location

　　Hammond, LA

　　Job Type

　　Classified

　　Job Number

　　62/50333686/BI1-4/01.23.24-TR

　　Department

　　DOTD-Engineering & Operations

　　Division

　　District 62- Hammond

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Supplemental Information

　　DISTRICT 62 - UNIT 051 – HAMMOND - TANGIPAHOA PARISH

　　JOB NUMBER: 62/50333686/BI1-4/01.23.24-TR

　　About this Position

　　This position is responsible for the performance of technical, sub-professional engineering work associated with the inspection and maintenance of all bridges in District 62. The incumbent is required to work in extreme weather conditions and harsh environments. Exposure to poisonous plants, snakes, and stinging insects is common. Specialized access equipment such as boats, bucket trucks and Reach-All trucks (basket component only), and a Snooper truck also must be used and operated on a routine basis.

　　As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an 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 $84,136 annually. 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.

　　PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH BRIDGE MAINTENANCE OR CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE.

　　Bridge Inspector 1 - Starting salary is$14.98/hourlywith an additional$3.00 premium payfor every hour worked.

　　Bridge Inspector 2 - Starting salary is$17.15/hourlywith an additional$3.00 premium payfor every hour worked.

　　Bridge Inspector 3 - Starting salary is$18.35/hourlywith an additional$2.00 premium payfor every hour worked.

　　Bridge Inspector 4 - Starting salary is$22.47/hourlywith an additional$2.00 premium payfor every hour worked.

　　No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

　　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.

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

　　Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience sections of the application.

　　“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.”

　　For further information about this vacancy contact:

　　Nicholas Blish

　　Engineer 6-DOTD

　　985-375-0222

　　Qualifications

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　One year of experience in bridge design, bridge maintenance, bridge construction, bridge inspection, construction inspection, sub-professional engineering, or another related field.

　　SUBSTITUTIONS:

　　An associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology will substitute for the required experience.

　　NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

　　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

　　01

　　Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

　　05

　　To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

　　06

　　What are your career interests?

　　07

　　Do you have an associate's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology? This information must be included in the education portion of the application in order to receive credit.

　　Yes

　　No

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　　State of Louisiana

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　　For agency contact information, please refer to

　　the supplemental information above.

　　Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

　　Phone

　　(866) 783-5462

　　Website

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