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SalaryInitial Posting Date:
03/20/2024 Application Deadline:
04/10/2024 Agency:
Department of Transportation Salary Range:
$4,370 - $6,778 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Construction Inspector 3 Job Description:
Engineering Specialist 3 – Construction Inspector 3
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Region 4
Construction Crew
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Region 4
Construction Crew
Bend
The role:
Join our team in Bend as a Construction Inspector 3! In this role, you will perform contract administration, design and inspection engineering work on construction and maintenance projects. You will also review contractor documents for compliance, contract payments, quality and quantity documentation and contractor payrolls. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your engineering skills!
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through
our values, commitments, strategies and actions
. Before applying, visit our
applicant information website
to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
- Read and interpret contract plans and specifications for roadway and bridge construction.
- Monitor traffic control for public safety and ensure contractor compliance.
- Report and coordinate all assigned phases of work between the senior inspector and the contractor.
- Inspect delivered materials in a timely manner, document the results, give the results to the senior inspector and advise the contractor.
- Check the quality, quantity, method of placement and grade for all rock, concrete forms and reinforcing steel.
- Reject materials which do not comply with specifications and suspend non-specification procedures until the senior inspector is notified.
- Assist and perform signal inspections, erosion control inspections and review traffic control plans.
- Review right of way obligations.
- Train staff in project documentation and office administration.
- Operate, fix and maintain assigned motor vehicles, survey equipment and other equipment.
- Work outdoors, in all weather conditions and near heavy traffic and construction equipment.
- To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please emailODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.
What’s in it for you:
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.Learn moreabout working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and thebenefitswe offer.
- Competitive benefits packages which can be estimated using ourcompensation calculator.
- Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non-PERSparticipating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review theClassification and Compensationpage for more details.
- Public Service Loan Forgivenessopportunity!
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Five and one-half years (66 months) of sub-professional engineering experience.
OR
An associate's degree in engineering technology from a recognized community college or technical school of engineering and four years of experience directly related to engineering.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience (such as a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus two and one-half years’ engineering experience).
Special qualifications:
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
What we’d like to see:
If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with
ODOT values
to help us decide who will move forward.- Experience in construction inspection and contract administration, highway experience preferred.
- Experience interpreting construction plans and specifications.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience working on a team.
- Certification in general construction inspection.
How to apply:
- Complete the following required steps:
- Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
- Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
- After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
- If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Thetask to upload your documentswill be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.
Need help?
- For questions, call 503-910-6372 or emailODOTRecruitmentCC@odot.oregon.gov.
Additional information:
- This classification is currently undergoing a statewide classification study.
- We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. We are also unable to proceed with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program requests.
- We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
- We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
- You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
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