Transportation Construction Inspector

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$38.00 - $46.70 Hourly

Department:

Department of Community Services (DCS)

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

March 28, 2025

The Opportunity:

*only apply for this position once*

OVERVIEW:

This work matters!

The Multnomah County Department of Community Services, Transportation Division is looking for a full-time Transportation Construction Inspector (Engineering Technician 3)!

As a Transportation Construction Inspector with the Multnomah County Transportation Division, you will primarily be responsible for monitoring and verifying that construction projects on County transportation projects comply with project specifications, plans, and quality standards by inspecting ongoing work at construction sites, ensuring proper materials are used, properly documenting work by contractors/consultants and reporting any deviations or issues to the project manager. You will communicate with consultants, contractors or the public and act as a coach or resource for other engineering technicians in the areas of survey, engineering inspection, road/bridge construction, or related functions.

You will work on teams that solve critical, difficult construction challenges, and ensure that the Contractor the County hires executes the agreed on plans. At times you will lead the other project inspectors and assign work and schedule them to ensure adequate inspection coverage. Many of these projects are funded with federal dollars, which require extensive attention to detail and documentation. You will work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment and will need to have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills.

Are you up to the challenge?

Your main duties will include:

• Regularly visit transportation construction sites to visually inspect work in progress, including grading/drainage, roadway paving, sidewalk/accessible ramp construction, bridge construction, erosion control, signage installation, and other relevant aspects of transportation projects
• Verify that materials used on the project meet specifications by checking material condition/documentation, conducting field tests, and ensuring proper material handling.
• Keep inspection records and prepare reports; lead the project documentation and closeout process;
• Mentor and coach less experienced staff;
• Coordinate and schedule day-to-day inspections, facilitate communication between the parties involved in the delivery of capital projects including County staff, consultant engineers, and construction contractors;
• Serve as a subject matter expert on standards, practices, laws and regulations;
• Review project plans and specifications;
• Plan and administer multiple smaller projects or parts of a larger project;
• Coordinate project safety and quality assurance functions; and
• Assist in developing standards and procedures.

Who Are We?
Our department’s mission is to preserve harmony between natural and built environments, keep people and pets safe, and ensure every voice is heard through a diverse group of programs including transportation, land use planning, animal services, elections, and budget and operations support. This department is an incredibly diverse department and your role will be too.

What We Can Offer You:
DCS comprises unique and essential government services, including Elections, Land Use Planning, Animal Services and Transportation.

The common mission of these diverse lines of business is articulated in this very simple statement: Inclusive community. Accessible services. So, with us, you will be challenged, you will be encouraged to excel, you will be given the opportunity to build a rewarding career. You will become a part of a strong organization dedicated to providing outstanding services to the community.

At Multnomah County, we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

This recruitment will be used to fill any current and future full-time, part-time, on-call, temporary and limited duration positions while the eligible for hire list is active.

TO QUALIFY:
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited college with major course work in engineering, surveying technology, construction management, or related field (will accept relevant experience in lieu of a degree)
• Three (3) of experience in public works bridge and/or roadway inspection
• Valid driver license

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Federal Project Inspection and Documentation
• Supervision/Coordination of staff
• Road/Bridge Inspection (including Movable Bridges)
• ODOT Inspection Certification in the following; ADA Curb Ramp, Asphalt Pavement, Bridge Construction, Environmental, and/or General Inspection (or similar DOT certification)

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

SCREENING AND EVALUATION:

The Application Packet:
Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:

• Online application: Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
• Attach a resume: Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the PDF document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.
• A cover letter (optional): This should expand on your resume, address why you are interested in this position and demonstrate how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.

Note: The application, resume, and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of this job posting. Please be thorough, as these materials will be used to determine your eligibility for an interview.

Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• Evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates, which may include phone interviews, panel interviews, and/or additional testing
• Professional reference checks

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This hourly, union-represented position is eligible for overtime.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. There may be some flexibility with the regular start and end times. Schedule can vary based on construction.

Location: Yeon Annex - 1600 SE 190th Ave. Portland, OR 97233

Telework Type: Ad-hoc telework - there may be opportunities for some work tasks to be performed from home on an ad-hoc basis, but this position is expected to perform the majority of their work from the County location above or from the field.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Marisa Messina

Email:

marisa.messina@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (971) 3139319

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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