Transportation Project Specialist

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Pay Range: $43.99 - $54.15 Hourly

Department: Department of Community Services (DCS)

Job Type: Regular Represented

Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): January 25, 2026

OVERVIEW

This Work Matters!

The Multnomah County Transportation Division is seeking an energetic and motivated full-time Transportation Project Specialist to join our Bridge Engineering team. This is a unique chance to work on complex capital improvement projects on Portland's iconic Willamette River bridges and contribute to a safe and efficient transportation system that supports economic and community vitality.

As a Transportation Project Specialist, you will manage and lead the design and construction of capital projects of intermediate complexity on County roads and bridges. You will coordinate with project teams, review contract documents, implement state and federal regulations, and communicate with Division management to ensure on time and on budget completion. You will have strong project management skills and have the ability to work in a highly flexible and team-oriented environment.

• Overseeing design development, construction, inspection, public involvement, environmental and administrative tasks in the design and construction of bridge rehabilitation, road, storm drainage, traffic safety improvements, traffic signals and other public works projects
• Overseeing work of inspectors and other project team members to ensure projects are delivered according to contract documents
• Coordinating scheduling of inspections
• Reviewing documentation produced by inspectors including paynotes and daily reports
• Preparing and monitoring project cost and budget information
• Maintaining project records and verifying project completion and final reports
• Inspecting capital construction projects of varying types and complexities for compliance/ adherence/conformance to contract plans and County/State standards
• Coordinating inspections across multiple active construction projects to ensure adequate resources are available
• Leading regular coordination meetings with project teams to schedule inspections as needed

The Multnomah County Transportation Division manages and preserves the County transportation infrastructure and provides a safe and efficient transportation system that supports economic and community vitality. With 297 miles of roads, six large Willamette River bridges, over 20 smaller bridges, and over 1,750 culverts to manage, our staff is committed to maintaining the community’s livability. Our primary goals are to help people safely get to where they need to go, to protect the public investment by preserving our transportation infrastructure, to support social equity and economic well being, and to help plan for the future transportation needs of Multnomah County.

As part of the Department of Community Services, it is our department's mission to preserve harmony between natural and built environments, keep people and pets safe, and ensure every voice is heard through a diverse group of programs including Land Use Planning, Transportation, Animal Services, Elections, and Business Services. This department is an incredibly diverse department and your role will be too.

At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.

Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work‑life balance; and much more. Find more details on our website.

This recruitment will be used to fill any current and future full-time, part‑time,…