Environmental Compliance Inspector; TE

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award‑winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world’s longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is currently seeking an Environmental Compliance Inspector (TE2) in our Northwest Region! The SR 520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Program is highly visible, political, controversial, and complex multi‑billion‑dollar capital construction program that is under the Assistant Secretary – Urban Mobility, Access and Mega programs (UMAM) s is among the largest mega programs in WSDOT, consisting of multiple major projects in various phases of development stretching from 1‑5 to 1‑405 on SR 520.

Projects in development or under construction within the SR 520 Program include the Montlake Phase, SR 520/1‑5 Express Lanes Connection, Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid (PBB), and the Montlake Cut Second Bascule Bridge projects.

In support of the Project Team on a Design Build project, this position as an Inspector is responsible for a variety of Quality Verification (QV) inspection duties within the WSDOT SR 520 Corridor Design‑Build Office. This position supports WSDOT's mission by ensuring that the Design‑Builders' work complies with contract requirements.

• Inspect project sites and evaluate project work to detect design malfunctions and check work for conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
• Prepare reports and document project activities and data into Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs).
• Produce Inspector Daily Reports.
• Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs.
• Address maintenance issues occurring at project site with supervisor and discuss potential resolutions.
• Monitor construction schedule, delays, and potential change order issues.
• Read and review contract documents and specifications to determine dimensions of structure or system and material requirements to identify potential issues.
• Advise Design‑Builder of resolution to problems.
• Assist the Lead Inspector in reviewing the monthly progress payment invoice.
• Perform a variety of construction inspection duties within the Quality Organization of the SR 520 Corridor Office, mainly focused on environmental compliance inspection.
• Verify compliance Report to the supervisor and follow up on corrective actions.
• Provide clarification of contract requirements to contractors.
• Examine contract documents and guidelines to follow the audit plans established by the Project Engineer and Lead Inspector on the Project Team to determine QV inspection needs and appropriate items to be included in the QV Audits.

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Civil Engineering Knowledge & Application: Demonstrated knowledge of civil engineering principles and ability to apply entry‑level civil engineering practices to transportation‑related projects.
• Communication & Professional Correspondence: Strong communication skills including the ability to write tactful, concise technical and administration correspondence and to communicate frequently, both verbally and in writing, in a professional manner for all audiences, including local agencies, resource agencies, and private citizens.
• Engineering Judgment & Construction Document Interpretation: Ability to exercise sound engineering judgment and interpret and analyze construction contract plans, specifications, estimates, permits, and other documentation for conformance with policies, regulations, and standards.
• Construction Practices & Engineering Principles: Strong understanding of construction practices and engineering principles.
• Computer Application Proficiency
  :
  Fluency in the use of the following computer applications:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Travel & Field Mobility: A…