Construction Inspector - Bridges (Engineering Technician 3)

About the role

This work matters! The Multnomah County Department of Community Services, Transportation Division is looking for a full-time Construction Inspector - Bridges (Engineering Technician 3) to work on the electrical, mechanical, and structural rehabilitation of very large movable bridges.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection of bridge and/or road projects, which may include reinforced concrete and structural steel installation, shop fabrication, paint, surveys, grading, surfacing, drainage and others;
• Keep construction inspection records and prepare reports;
• Mentor and coach less experienced staff;
• Cookordinate 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 construction standards, practices, laws and regulations;
• Review project plans and specifications;
• Plan and administer multiple smaller projects or parts of a larger project;
• Cookordinate project safety and quality assurance functions;
• Aid in developing standards and procedures.

Requirements

• Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited college with major course work in engineering, surveying technology, construction management, or related field (In lieu of a degree, we will consider equivalent years of qualifying training and/or experience)
• Three (3) to six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in public works bridge and roadway construction inspection
• Valid driver license

Qualifications

• Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited college with major course work in engineering, surveying technology, construction management, or related field (In lieu of a degree, we will consider equivalent years of qualifying training and/or experience)
• Three (3) to six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in public works bridge and roadway construction inspection
• Valid driver license

Skills

• Exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills

Benefits

The Multnomah County Department of Community Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees.

Pay

$75,000 - $95,000 annually

Schedule

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

Location

Multnomah County Bridge Shop (1403 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214)

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.

Equal Pay Law

Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.