Public Works Inspector

City of Portland•1120 SW 5th Ave, OR

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Public Works Inspectors are responsible for on-site inspection to enforce the contract plans and specifications for public works construction and repair projects, which may include inspecting sidewalks and mandating repairs. These positions are part of the Construction Services, Utility Management & Compliance, and ADA Ramp Divisions within the Engineering Services Group of the Bureau of Transportation. Depending on the specific position filled, responsibilities include reviewing engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents related to a wide variety of civil construction projects; commenting and making recommendations and reports during the pre-construction period; informing contractors of requirements. Conducting a variety of ADA curb ramp inspections, including concrete, conditional, and final inspections for all ramps built in the City of Portland. Inspecting and preparing daily reports on public works projects to ensure contractor, personnel, and public safety. Checking quantities and types of materials and installations used; making progress reports and recommendations to supervisor for modifications or alterations; inspecting underground utility installations for conformity to plans. Providing final walk-through and measurement of work performed; ensuring correctness and creating payment documents; arranging for and monitoring testing of materials. Inspecting a variety of permits, including street opening, sidewalk and driveway, sewer connection and repair, and encroachment permits. Responding to right-of-way complaints. Maintaining regular contact with engineers, contractors, developers, and members of the public. If assigned to inspect sidewalk and mandate repairs, duties will include assessing sidewalks for hazards, preparing legal Affidavits using Microsoft Visio to diagram hazards, and interacting with property owners, or their representatives, and permittees, explaining the hazards and various repair methods. Must be willing to work long hours in a noisy construction environment under potentially hazardous conditions and possess sufficient physical mobility, vision, hearing, and speaking abilities related to the construction work requirements.

Requirements

Experience with the characteristics and capabilities of construction equipment and practices
Experience understanding and retaining verbal and written construction related information such as progress, dimensions, quantities, and instructions
Experience reading and comprehending technical documents such as survey notes, standard drawings, construction plans, specifications, codes, laws, contracts, procedure manuals, and inspection reports
Experience in applying safety practices required within construction
Experience using math calculations associated with computation or estimation of construction progress such as area, volume, and percentages
Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diversity of others and the ability to communicate technical information effectively to non-technical individuals
A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of hire
Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and understand/respond to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Relationship Builder: An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to support an inclusive culture and accomplish objectives more effectively
Dedicated: Have a passion for public service and hold a high level of pride in making sure that projects, tasks, and emergencies are effectively and efficiently completed
Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to both technical and non-technical individuals, and proficient verbally and in writing
Willing to work long hours in a noisy construction environment under potentially hazardous conditions
Possess sufficient physical mobility, vision, hearing and speaking abilities related to the construction work requirements

Nice To Haves

ODOT Certified General Construction Inspector

Responsibilities

Review engineering plans, specifications and contract documents related to a wide variety of civil construction projects
Comment and make recommendations and reports during pre-construction period
Inform contractors of requirements
Conduct a variety of ADA curb ramp inspections
Inspect and prepare daily reports on public works projects to ensure contractor, personnel, and public safety
Check quantities and types of materials and installations used
Make progress reports and recommendations to supervisor for modifications or alterations
Inspect underground utility installations for conformity to plans
Provide final walk-through and measurement of work performed
Ensure correctness and create payment documents
Arrange for and monitor testing of materials
Inspect a variety of permits, including street opening, sidewalk and driveway, sewer connection and repair, and encroachment permits
Respond to right-of-way complaints
Maintain regular contact with engineers, contractors, developers, and members of the public
Assess sidewalk for hazards
Prepare legal Affidavits, using Microsoft Visio to diagram hazards
Interact with property owners, or their representatives, and permittees, explaining the hazards and various repair methods