Construction Inspector 4

The Role

Join our team in Portland as a construction inspector 4! In this role, you will perform field inspections and assist in administering construction projects. You will also ensure contract compliance and work collaboratively alongside contractors and field crews.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the field of engineering in construction inspection and/or surveying; OR
• An associate degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related) and one year of engineering technician experience; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related); OR
• An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Special Qualifications

• Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).

What We’d Like To See

• Experience providing construction inspection on heavy civil projects.
• Experience in reading and interpreting construction contract plans and specifications.
• Experience effectively communicating both verbally and in writing to a variety of internal or external audiences.
• Experience working positively and collaboratively with coworkers, managers, contractors and the public.
• Experience working independently with limited supervision.
• Preference given to those with a current ODOT General Construction Inspector certification.

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.
• Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
• 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.

Additional Information

• This classification is currently undergoing a statewide classification study.
• We do not offer visa sponsorship.
• 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.