Transportation Construction Inspector (Engineering Technician 3)

Transportation Construction Inspector (Engineering Technician 3)

Job ID: 107938

Location: Oregon City, Oregon

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service

Professionalism

Integrity

Respect

Individual accountability

Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring.

We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 .

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $71,692.50 - $91,032.83

Hourly Pay Range: $34.467546 - $43.765783

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

12 hours of vacation accrued per month

Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.

8 hours of sick accrued per month

10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):

Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)

OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65

A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage

A Choice of Dental Plans

Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes

Longevity pay

Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan

A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by AFSCME.

DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Are you ready to share your technical knowledge, expertise and leadership with the Transportation Engineering and Construction Team?

Do you have excellent mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills?

Do you thrive working in a team environment and are invested in team success?

Do you have exceptional skills in building partnerships through a commitment to providing excellent customer service?

Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity?

If you answered yes to the questions above, please read on!

Clackamas County is searching for a motivated, detail-oriented and quality-focused Transportation Construction Inspector (classified as Engineering Technician 3) to join our dynamic, high performing Transportation Engineering and Construction team.

If selected for this advanced journey-level position within the Engineering Technician series, you will be responsible for inspection of capital construction projects related to roads, bridges, storm drainage structures, and traffic control devices. Additionally, your responsibilities will include reviewing civil engineering plans and special provisions for compliance with county roadway standards and accepted engineering practices as well as participating in the design and preparation for public works projects, including computing bid quantities, writing specifications and estimating costs. You may also have an opportunity to lead and train lower-level technicians in the inspection of roads, bridges, storm drainage structures or traffic control devices.

We are committed to being an exemplary team with best practices in Transportation Engineering and Construction, working together towards the common goal of achieving overall success of our organization. It is critical that every member of our team recognizes the vital role we play in our community. To that end, we are searching for an experienced individual, who is motivated to be a positive and collaborative contributor, demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills that will allow us to improve, develop and enhance our operations.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

A minimum of two (2) years of experience inspecting construction of roads, bridges, storm drainage infrastructure, and/or traffic control devices

Experience working with and maintaining accurate legal records related to basic construction inspection processes

Experience performing geometric and trigonometric computations, triangulations, and data adjustments

Experience providing excellent customer service to the public as well as to other external and internal stakeholders within various levels of organization

Experience communicating technical information both orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences, including citizens, fellow employees, management and/or representatives from other local agencies

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

A minimum of three (3) years of experience inspecting construction of roads, bridges, storm drainage infrastructure, and/or traffic control devices

Current ODOT General Inspection Certificate or other ODOT inspection certificates

Experience inspecting construction projects with federal aid funding and developing materials quality documentation

Associate's Degree or higher in Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology

Experience reviewing Capital Project construction plans and special provisions

Erosion and Sediment Control Lead training and certification

Experience with AutoCAD software

Lead work experience that may include leading projects, programs or initiatives, or leading the work of others, such as providing daily work direction and/or scheduling, assigning work, checking completed work, and training

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual bases in compliance with State and Federal legislation.

Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Performs complex technical computer-aided design work; performs records research, advanced geometric computations, triangulations and adjustment of contract plans.

Performs lead technical inspection work; may lead the work of and train lower level technicians in the construction inspection of grading, utilities, surfacing, paving, drainage installations, bridges and other structures; computes bid quantities, writes specifications and estimates costs.

Responds to and investigates complaints of drainage issues and work zone safety issues.

Performs an independent review of civil engineering plans and special provisions for compliance with County roadway standards and accepted engineering practices.

Under the responsible charge of a Professional Engineer, participates in the design and preparation of plans and specifications for public works projects including computing bid quantities, writing special provisions, and estimating costs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Field activities include moderately strenuous physical work, and incumbents may encounter adverse environmental conditions, such as inclement weather and traffic hazards.

Duties require frequent standing, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, digging, balancing, fine motor control, and the ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds, push 50 pounds, and pull 70 pounds. Duties also involve frequent exposure to loud noises, vibration, slippery and/or uneven surfaces, exhaust fumes and dust, oil and chemicals, traffic hazards, and adverse weather conditions.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.

EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) is to assist residents and businesses in creating vibrant, sustainable communities through innovative and responsive public service.

DTD is responsible for a broad range of county services involving land use planning and permitting, building permits, county code enforcement, solid waste and recycling, road construction and maintenance, surveying, plat approvals, public land corner restoration, economic development, libraries, County parks, and dog services.

PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at ... or mailto:...?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

Lindsay Roberts, Recruiter

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