Construction Inspector 4

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Engineering Specialist 2 Construction Inspector 4
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery and Operations Division Region 4
Construction Crew
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The role:

We want you to join our team as our construction inspector 4! In this role you will perform design and inspection engineering work on projects ensure contract compliance and ensure accurate contractor documentation. You will also act as lead inspector and coordinator on multi-disciplined highway construction projects. Apply today!

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregons communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

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 understand contract plans and specifications for construction projects.

• Perform complex engineering computations.

• Review quality and quantity of materials and accept or reject materials that do not comply with specifications.

• Inspect and document material and work performed review contractor project schedules to confirm resources needed and report on assigned phases of work.

• Supervise staff on project inspection and coordinate survey work.

• Monitor and report safety issues.

• Monitor Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and trainee programs for compliance and documents.

• Manage project teams and project construction meetings.

• Prepare drawings maps and technical reports.

• Perform and review survey data.

• Work is performed in the field 50% of the time and requires traveling moving around rough terrain and heavy equipment working in inclement weather working long hours and being on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week including holidays.

• To request a copy of the position description which includes all duties and working conditions please email .

Whats in it for you:

• Work/life balance 11 paid holidays a year flexible work schedules paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed accurate and reflect your skills experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible the salary range will increase by 6%.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

Three years of experience in the field of engineeringin construction inspection surveying materials inspection and/or testing;

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An associate degree in the field of engineering(civil or transportation-related) andone year of engineering technician experience;

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A bachelors degree in the field of engineering(civil or transportation-related);

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An equivalent combination of experience education and training.

Note:Related experience education and training can include but is not limited to biology chemistry construction management forestry geography geology geomatics mathematics physics remotesensingand/or urban planning.

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a validUSdriver 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 wed like to see:

If you have these attributes let us know in your application materials! Its 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 and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• Experience interpreting contract plans and specifications.

• Ability to track quantities and quality for all items incorporated on a project.

• Experience communicating effectively with contractors and staff.

• Experience providing detailed reports of daily activities.

• Experience working with AASHTOWare DocExpress or other related computer programs.

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.

  • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the what wed like to see section above.

    • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

    • Please address your cover letter to Bill Martin Resident Engineer & Interim South-Central Area Manager.

    • Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the what wed like to see section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

    • You must upload your cover letter in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application.

  • 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 or Oregon National Guard servicemember you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will 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 or email .

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 Securitys 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.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age date of birth attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• 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- (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at . Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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