Senior Inspector at Oregon Department of Transportation

Senior Inspector

Salary Range: $4,586 - $7,114

The role: 
Join our team as a senior inspector in scenic Eastern Oregon: Region 5! In this important role, you will oversee daily contract compliance, administration and contractor documentation to ensure safe, efficient and economical highway construction and federal funding. You will also be part of a hardworking crew of 10-15 employees performing field, office and inspection technology work on various transportation and construction projects.

Our first application screening is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

The majority of the work performed by the person in this position will be performed in the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Region.

If you are a current Malheur County resident, you will receive 5% preference for this recruitment unless you opt out of receiving the preference.

A resident applicant who received preference and accepted the position must maintain residency in Malheur County for at least five consecutive years following the hire date.

Failure to maintain residency in Malheur County is considered a voluntary termination of employment from the position.

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, understand and interpret contract documentation, identify potential problems and resolve them while working with others.

Perform construction work in accordance with the contract documents and inspect construction grade, materials and procedures.

Perform field interviews and ensure contractors meet labor compliance specifications and standards.

Inspect construction materials and procedures to ensure that all required tests are performed and documented.

Prepare field inspection reports, daily progress reports and pay notes.

Perform detailed surveys using manual and electronic survey equipment, computers and software.

Research horizontal and/or vertical control, right of way maps, public land survey corners and field maps.

Monitor project safety procedures and traffic control.

Drive a state vehicle to various project sites, meetings and other locations throughout the day; overnight stays may be required.

Work is performed primarily outdoors – working conditions include exposure to hazardous construction sites, heavy construction equipment, traffic and all weather conditions. Hybrid work options available during construction off-season (November-March).

Duties may involve lifting and carrying equipment up to 50 pounds.

What’s 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%.

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Minimum qualifications:
Four years of para-professional engineering or surveying experience. One year of this experience must have been working independently or as a senior member of a team or work group.
OR
An associate degree in engineering technology or surveying from a recognized community college or technical school of engineering and two and one-half years of engineering or surveying experience. One year of this experience must have been working independently or as a senior member of a team or work group.
OR
A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, surveying, or transportation-related engineering and one-year civil engineering or surveying experience.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and 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.

Proven ability to read, understand and interpret contract documentation.

Construction inspection experience.

Experience working on a team in a project management office.

Additional information:
This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 12/02/2024, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

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 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.