Construction Inspector; Temporary

Position: Construction Inspector (Temporary)
Salary : $8,510.99 Monthly
Location : Oregon, OR
Job Type: Temporary/On-Call
Job Number: CI
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 01/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

The Position
Construction Inspectors perform skilled inspection and enforcement work in securing compliance of public utility and street construction with City codes and standard specifications. Work involves responsibility for inspecting a variety of City and development construction projects to determine whether plans, workmanship and materials conform with legally established requirements. Employees work independently on field inspections and make decisions exercising technical judgment; however, they consult with a technical supervisor on more difficult and unusual cases.

Work is subject to periodic checks and review by a technical supervisor.

This position is a temporary position that will be utilized during heavy construction season, usually between March and November. The exact duration of assignments depends on the construction inspection needs of the City. Each appointment will not exceed 8 consecutive months in a calendar year. The exact number of temporary inspectors depends on the construction work load.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts on-site public utility and street construction inspections of City and private development projects, checking for conformity with City Standard Specifications and Codes.

Reads and understand project Plans and technical specifications especially with respect to City development projects and the difference between City and private control.

Explains and gives interpretations of City Code and Standard Specifications to construction industry personnel and citizens of the community.

Issues letters of correction, abatement and compliance to contractors, and re-inspects construction projects for conformance.

Keeps records of inspections and prepares reports. Typical reports include daily inspection, monthly progress, verification of progress payments requests, review of whop drawings and materials submittals.

Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with project engineers, and consultants to identify filed issues and seek appropriate resolution

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Education and Experience Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials and techniques involved in public utility and street construction, repair and alteration.
• Regulations and laws relating to public works and development construction.
• Personal computers and related software applications.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Detect and locate defective workmanship and materials.
• Understand and work with construction plans, specifications, standard drawings and diagrams.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, contractors, consultants, development owners and members of the general public.
• Provide good customer service.
• Comply with safety requirements of the position and actively promote safe work practices.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, management, elected officials and the general public, and display excellent interpersonal skills and awareness of controversial and/or sensitive issues.

Education, Training and Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years of municipal and/or heavy construction experience. Familiarity with all types of construction such as street, water, sewer, sidewalk, and pavement.

Licensing and Other Requirements:

This position requires a valid driver's license and ability to meet the City's driving standards.

Duties will occasionally involve working in adverse or inclement weather conditions; exposure to high noise levels; dealing with distraught or difficult individuals; attending meetings or activities outside normal working hours.

Physical and Mental Demands

Frequent repetitive motions including, but are not limited to, hand, wrist and finger movements; daily walking, reaching, standing, talking, hearing and seeing. Moderate Physical Work:
Must be able to move objects by exerting up to (20) pounds of force frequently, and/or up to (10) pounds of force consistently.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depend, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.

Supplemental Information
This position is temporary and thus there are no benefits, except Oregon Sick Leave, associate with the position.

Application Process: You may visit our web site at /jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. This position is open until filled.
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