Senior Transportation Construction Inspector

City of Bellevue, WA
Bellevue, Washington
Full Time

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Salary

$90,045.00 - $124,303.50 Annually

Location

Bellevue, WA

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

25-00113

Department

Transportation

Division

TR CapitalProgram Cnstrctn Inspectors

Opening Date

06/24/2025

Closing Date

7/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NONAFF

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Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

The Transportation Department is looking for a motivated individual with experience in civil/utility construction and management of traffic on major construction projects to join our Right-of-Way Management Inspection team.

The Senior Transportation Construction Inspector oversees and inspects permitted work in the City's rights-of-way including new development, franchise and non-city utilities' and regional and other governmental agencies' work to ensure conformance to codes, policies, regulations, and standards. The duties and responsibilities assigned ensure that all phases of work performed ensure safety for all users of the transportation systems, including motorists, bicycles and pedestrians, and the maintenance of non-city utilities systems complies with applicable agreements, policies, regulations, and standards.

A candidate will need to demonstrate excellent skills in coordination, collaboration and communication with other internal departments and external customers including all aspects of providing exceptional public service.

This position is part of the Transportation Department as well as the Development Service Department, providing services to public and private entities. The successful candidate will become part of a close-knit team of professional inspectors, engineers, and permit review staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Inspect construction and restoration of the transportation infrastructure in the public right of way to assure compliance with city, state, and federal standards and minimize traffic impacts within the rights of way. This includes private development projects, commercial development to single family homes and driveways, franchise and non-city utility projects, and external governmental agencies' work.
Perform inspections daily, reviewing and documenting the progress of work and compliance to standard in the city's electronic permitting system.
Observe, provide guidance, and direct mitigation of any immediate safety issues presenting to vehicular traffic, bicycle, and pedestrians.
Provide guidance and recommendations in the resolution of site conflicts, including necessary design modifications required by the engineer of record and other conflicts arising from unanticipated or unknown conditions.
Inspect, direct, and approve activities for proper use and placement of temporary traffic control devices to assure compliance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the approved plans.
Inspect and document activities violating the City's Right of Way Use Code and other appliable city codes, policies and adopted standards.
Communicate professionally and effectively with contractors, developers, property owners, businesses, city staff, and public regarding assigned projects.
Use a computer with a variety of software to maintain daily inspection reports, time keeping, data, and project related emails by completing daily reports on projects assigned in various databases and software applications.
Perform duties assigned by Transportation Emergency Management during major catastrophic events from response through recovery.
Perform escorts for oversized and/or overweight loads and equipment when required.
Work hours (via schedule shift and/or overtime) may be required to address inspection requirements and special events beyond normal work hours.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

Reports directly to the Right of Way Inspection Supervisor and indirectly to the Right of Way Manager.
Collaborates with the rest of the ROW Inspection Team.
No explicit supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Extensive experience in both major private commercial development construction and public works project construction.
Significant knowledge of construction means and methods, materials, and contractor practices in the following areas: structural walls, reinforced concrete, cement and asphalt concrete and flatwork, storm, sewer, water, earthwork, landscaping, irrigation, construction scheduling and work sequencing, signalization, illumination, and channelization.
Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures, temporary traffic control, and the ability to obtain a certification as a Traffic Control Supervisor.
Demonstrated analytical and detail-oriented skills through providing guidance and performing inspections.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to make and defend judgment exercised in making informed decisions and to know when to request assistance from others.
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to work overtime with minimal advance notice or when scheduled for nights, weekends, or special events.
Knowledge, skill and the ability to de-escalate situations, evoke problem solving, and resolve construction conflicts in the field.

Key Competencies for success:

Building strong professional relationships in delivering customer centric solutions through exceptional public service.
Respecting, understanding, valuing, and exploring individual differences oriented toward achieving the visions and missions of the City and Transportation Department.
Actively listening through experimentation and research when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve emerging situations or problems.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

Graduation from an accredited two-year college or university or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Five or more years in transportation roadway system infrastructure and/or utility system construction or equivalent inspection experience.

OTHER:

Current Washington State Driver's license or ability to obtain one.
A Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification is preferred.
American Public Works Association or Washington State Department of Transportation Inspector Certification is preferred.
Erosion and Sediment Control lead Certificate is preferred.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands:

The employee will be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high precarious places, near moving mechanical equipment and traffic, near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic hazardous chemical, or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration. Employees must understand and use appropriate PPE as needed and comply with all safety protocols and measures.
The employee will spend most of the workday in the field performing inspections, driving to inspections, or working from the inspection vehicle/mobile office looking at permit plans and documents, performing record keeping, responding to emails, or attending virtual meetings.
The physical demands and predominant outside work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
Work involves walking, talking, listening, using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus. Work may routinely require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office or occasionally loud when in the field.

This is a full-time, non-union, non-exempt position.

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at ... or .... If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value!

Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law.

The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:

Medical

Employees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the City's self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).

Dental

Employees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.

Vision

Employees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage.

Retirement Plans - Employees are offered three retirement plans:

Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
City of Bellevue Municipal Employee's Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.

Other benefits include:

More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Survivor Income
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
An ORCA Card bus pass
On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
Career development and training programs
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Paydays - The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).

Please note that the City does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program, and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan. Any social security benefits earned at other places of employment may be reduced because they are subject to the Windfall Elimination Provision or the Government Pension Offset.

NOTE: This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the City's non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.

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