Construction Inspector

Position: Construction Inspector 4
## Construction Inspector 4

Apply locations:
Bend | ODOT | Building Btime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-201292
** Initial Posting Date:
** 06/04/2026
** Final date to receive applications:
** 06/11/2026
** Agency:
** Department of Transportation
** Salary Range:**$5,008 - $7,770
** Position Type:
** Employee
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* Position Title:

** Construction Inspector 4
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* Job Description:

**** Engineering Specialist 2 – Construction Inspector 4*
* ** Oregon Department of Transportation*
* ** Delivery and Operations Division – Region 4*
* ** Construction Crew*
* ** Bend
* **
* The role:

** We want you to join our team as our
** construction inspector 4!
** In this role, you will perform design and inspection engineering work on projects, ensure contract compliance and ensure accurate contractor documentation. You will also act as lead inspector and coordinator on multi-disciplined highway construction projects.
** Apply today!
** We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.
** Before applying, visit our*
* ** applicant information website*
* ** to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your*
* ** employee Workday profile****.
**** A day in the life:
*** Read and understand contract plans and specifications for construction projects.
* Perform complex engineering computations.
* Review quality and quantity of materials and accept or reject materials that do not comply with specifications.
* Inspect and document material and work performed, review contractor project schedules to confirm resources needed and report on assigned phases of work.
* Supervise staff on project inspection and coordinate survey work.
* Monitor and report safety issues.
* Monitor Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and trainee programs for compliance and documents.
* Manage project teams and project construction meetings.
* Prepare drawings, maps and technical reports.
* Perform and review survey data.
* Work is performed in the field 50% of the time and requires traveling, moving around rough terrain and heavy equipment, working in inclement weather, working long hours and being on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays.
* ** To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email*
* ** ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov****.
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* What’s in it for you:

*** Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
* Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
* The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
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* Minimum qualifications:

** Three years of experience in the field of engineering
** in construction inspection, surveying, materials inspection and/or testing**;
** OR
* * An associate degree in the field of engineering **(civil or transportation-related) and
** one year of engineering technician experience;  
** OR
* * A bachelor’s degree in the field of engineering **(civil or transportation-related)**;
** OR
* * An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
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* Note:

** Related experience, education, and training can include, but is not limited to biology, chemistry, construction management, forestry, geography, geology, geomatics, mathematics, physics, remote…