Public Works Inspector

Public Works Inspector

Full‑time position located at 810 N Graham St, Portland, OR 97227. Work schedule Mon‑Fri 7am‑3:30pm (alternate schedule may be available). Union representation: AFSCME 189 – City Wide.

• Review engineering plans, specifications and contract documents for civil construction projects and provide recommendations during pre‑construction.
• Conduct ADA curb ramp inspections, including concrete, conditional and final inspections, and prepare daily reports.
• Inspect public works projects, ensuring contractor, personnel and public safety; verify quantities and types of materials; prepare progress reports.
• Inspect underground utility installations for conformity to plans.
• Provide final walk‑through and measurement of work performed, create payment documents and monitor material testing.
• Inspect permits (street opening, sidewalk and driveway, sewer connection and repair, encroachment).
• Respond to right‑of‑way complaints.
• Maintain contact with engineers, contractors, developers and public members.
• If assigned to sidewalk inspection, assess hazards, prepare legal affidavits using Microsoft Visio, and interact with property owners and permit tees.

• Experience with construction equipment and practices.
• Experience with construction related information (progress, dimensions, quantities, instructions).
• Experience reading technical documents (survey notes, drawings, plans, specifications, codes, contracts, manuals, reports).
• Experience applying safety practices on construction sites.
• Experience using math calculations for estimating construction progress.
• Experience establishing effective working relationships and communicating technical information to non‑technical individuals.
• Valid state driver’s license with acceptable record at time of hire.

• ODOT Certified General Construction Inspector.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.