Senior Public Works Inspector

Senior Public Works Inspector Job Appointment : Full-Time, Regular. Work Schedule : Monday–Friday, 7am – 3:30pm. An alternate schedule may be available. Work Location : 2615A NW INDUSTRIAL ST, PORTLAND OR 97210 Union Representation : AFSCME 189 -- City Wide. Benefits : Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position. Language Pay Premium Eligible : This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees. Are you a dynamic leader who excels at empowering others and fostering adaptability within a diverse team? You may be the Senior Public Works Inspector we are seeking! About the Position Senior Public Works Inspectors are responsible for enforcing regulations and codes relating to public works construction projects and municipal specifications and contracts, ensuring quality of construction, monitoring safety on project sites and providing final inspection on major construction projects. Specific public works projects may include utility installations, underground sewer or water pipeline construction, pumpstation and wastewater treatment plant construction, water quality facility construction, and complete street building which includes all concrete and paving installations or other transportation infrastructure projects. What You’ll Get To Do Provide lead direction, assist in mentoring, training, problem-solving, and work assignments for other inspectors Coordinate inspection tasks of great complexity, that may be demanding and operationally sensitive including extensive scheduling and coordination among project stakeholders Foster relationships with community-based organizations, elected officials, civic and community leaders that lead to positive engagement of the community Conduct final inspections and inspection tasks on major construction projects and prepare daily reports on public works projects to ensure contractor, personnel, and public safety Provide reviews of project documentation including inspection documentation, As‑builts, design reviews, contractor submittals and Request for Information (RFI’s) Work independently in noisy construction environments, under potentially hazardous conditions and possess sufficient physical mobility, vision, hearing and speaking abilities related to construction work requirements Qualifications Knowledge of construction survey practices and how they are used in the field Experience reviewing and interpreting construction practices, methods/processes including creating daily inspection reports and pay notes (e.g., eBuilder is desired) Experience reviewing and interpreting technical construction documents such as construction plans, standard drawings, specifications, codes, laws, and contracts Experience interacting effectively, problem‑solving and partnering with internal and external stakeholders such as project teams, contractors, engineering and field personnel, citizens, and community groups Experience leading inspection personnel and/or serving as the lead inspector on complex public works projects Experience using math calculations associated with the computation or estimation of construction progress such as area, volume, and percentages (e.g., PDF marking and editing software such as Adobe Pro is desired) Licenses; certificates; special requirements A valid State driver’s license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire Questions? Terrol Johnson Senior Recruiter View email address on click.appcast.io An Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Portland