Job Description

Construction Inspector role at Oregon Department of Transportation

Job open and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.

Base Pay Range

• Initial Posting Date: 11/05/2025
• Application Deadline: 11/24/2025
• Agency: Department of Transportation
• Salary Range: $4,886 - $7,580
• Position Type: Employee
• Position Title: Construction Inspector

The Role

This is an inspector position ensuring contractors follow plans and specifications. The role supports ODOTs mission by ensuring safe and reliable transportation system. The position is fully funded and open for recruitment.

A Day In The Life

• Inspect and monitor construction work to ensure materials and workmanship conform to project plans and specifications.
• Measure and record contractor work and prepare source documents to justify payment.
• Monitor project safety procedures and construction methods.
• Spot-check survey stakes, grades, stations, locations, and alignments before material placement.
• Ensure all required tests are completed, documented, and submitted to ODOT in a timely manner.
• Prepare and submit documentation and reports per contract and regulatory requirements to protect ODOTs interests.
• Requires working long and flexible hours, including on-call 24/7, nights, outdoors at least 50% of time, occasional travel with overnight stays and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work is performed near traffic and construction equipment, in adverse weather, near hazardous chemicals and radioactive materials, requires climbing ladders, moving around rough terrain and working at heights.
• To request a copy of the position description, email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

Whats In It For You

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and more.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range.
• Salary range is non-PERS monthly; PERS eligible location may increase by 6%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of experience in construction inspection or surveying.
• OR an associate degree in civil or transportation engineering and one year of engineering technician experience in construction inspection or surveying.
• OR a bachelors degree in civil or transportation engineering.
• OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Related experience may include construction management, forestry, geography, geology, geomatics, mathematics, physics, remote sensing, and urban planning.

Special Qualifications

Driving is an essential function. Must have a valid US driver license with an acceptable driving record. Driver records will be checked on final candidates.

What Wed Like To See

• Experience in construction inspection and contract administration Highway preferred.
• Experience interpreting construction plans and specifications.
• Experience applying knowledge of mathematics, survey principles, engineering and construction practices and procedures.

How To Apply

• Complete the following required steps:
  
  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Attach a resume with dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
  • Complete the questionnaire with checkbox-style questions before submitting.
  
  
  
• After submission, respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. These screens appear after submission.
• If you are a veteran, the task to upload your documents will be available after submission.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503?586?6863 or email ODOTRecruitmentNH@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional Information

• This recruitment will remain open until filled. Screening occurs 9:00 a.m. Monday, November 24, 2025. The announcement may close after this date if enough applications are received.
• This classification is undergoing a statewide study.
• No visa sponsorship is offered; I?9 must be completed.
• The State of Oregon does not request age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates during the application.
• Recruitment may fill multiple or future vacancies.
• Criminal background checks, driver license, LEDS, education verification may be required for final candidates.
• Represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and
Affirmative Action Employer. ODOT does not discriminate on
basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin,
disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal law. Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation.

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.

Seniority Level

Mid?Senior level

Employment Type

Full?time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Government Administration

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