Public Works Inspector
Apply NowCompany: City of Portland, OR
Location: Portland, OR 97229
Description:
Salary: $40.98 - $46.86 Hourly
Location : OR 97210, OR
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2025-00265
Bureau: Bureau of Environmental Services
Opening Date: 03/03/2025
Closing Date: 3/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 8-5, an alternate schedule may be available after probation.
Work Location: 2615A NW INDUSTRIAL ST, PORTLAND OR 97210
Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for for qualifying employees.
Union Representation: District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU). To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the CurrentAgreements page.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking Public Works Inspectors for its Construction and Inspection division.
Public Works Inspectors are responsible for on-site inspection to enforce regulations and codes relating to public works construction projects and municipal specifications and contracts, ensuring quality of construction, monitoring safety on project sites. Specific public works projects may include underground utility installations, sewer or water pipeline construction, pump station and wastewater treatment plant construction, water quality facility construction, Stream restoration, trench and street paving, concrete curbs and driveways, sidewalk and ADA ramps. Work is performed within a project team.
Applicants 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.
What you'll get to do:
About the Bureau of Environmental Services
This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together we are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values:
At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders' sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.
BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and that desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities.
To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link:
Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here:
Have a question?
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
Terrol.Johnson@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants must provide details in their supplemental question responses and resume that demonstrate how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
Experience with the characteristics and capabilities of construction equipment and practices. Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diversity of others, interacting effectively, problem solving and partnering with citizens, community groups, designers, project/contract managers, and/or contractors. Experience understanding and retaining oral 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 applying safety practices to be followed during construction. Experience using math calculations associated with the computation or estimation of construction progress such as area, volume, and percentages
Applicants must also possess:
A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of hire
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between March 3, 2025 and March 24, 2025
Required Application Materials:
Step 6: Start Date:
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional Information
Click here for additional information regarding the following:
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
01
Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.
The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.
Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay question with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.
Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.
Have you read and understood all the information listed above?
02
Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)
03
The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate:(Answer will not disqualify you from the process)
04
Do you have experience with the characteristics and capabilities of construction equipment and practices?
05
Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience with the characteristics and capabilities of construction equipment and practices.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
06
Do you have experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diversity of others, interacting effectively, problem solving and partnering with citizens, community groups, designers, project/contract managers, and/or contractors?
07
Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diversity of others, interacting effectively, problem solving and partnering with citizens, community groups, designers, project/contract managers, and/or contractors.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
08
Do you have experience understanding and retaining oral and written construction related information such as progress, dimensions, quantities, and instructions?
09
Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience understanding and retaining oral and written construction related information such as progress, dimensions, quantities, and instructions.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
10
Do you have experience reading and comprehending technical documents such as survey notes, standard drawings, construction plans, specifications, codes, laws, contracts, procedure manuals, and inspection reports?
11
Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience reading and comprehending technical documents such as survey notes, standard drawings, construction plans, specifications, codes, laws, contracts, procedure manuals, and inspection reports.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
12
Do you have experience applying safety practices to be followed during construction?
13
Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience applying safety practices to be followed during construction.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
14
Do you have experience using math calculations associated with the computation or estimation of construction progress such as area, volume, and percentages?
15
Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience using math calculations associated with the computation or estimation of construction progress such as area, volume, and percentages.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
Required Question
Location : OR 97210, OR
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2025-00265
Bureau: Bureau of Environmental Services
Opening Date: 03/03/2025
Closing Date: 3/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 8-5, an alternate schedule may be available after probation.
Work Location: 2615A NW INDUSTRIAL ST, PORTLAND OR 97210
Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for for qualifying employees.
Union Representation: District Council of Trade Unions (DCTU). To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the CurrentAgreements page.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.
The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking Public Works Inspectors for its Construction and Inspection division.
Public Works Inspectors are responsible for on-site inspection to enforce regulations and codes relating to public works construction projects and municipal specifications and contracts, ensuring quality of construction, monitoring safety on project sites. Specific public works projects may include underground utility installations, sewer or water pipeline construction, pump station and wastewater treatment plant construction, water quality facility construction, Stream restoration, trench and street paving, concrete curbs and driveways, sidewalk and ADA ramps. Work is performed within a project team.
Applicants 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.
What you'll get to do:
- Provide reviews of engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents related to a wide variety of civil construction projects.
- Observe and verify contractor compliance with accuracy and consistency with plans and drawings.
- Inspect and preparedaily reports on public works projects for methods of construction utilized by contractors, quality of work and material, for proper line, grade, slope, placement, and for adherence to stipulations and specifications, including to ensure contractor, personnel, and public safety.
- Coordinate and monitor testing of materials for quality of work.
- Prepare and provide final walk-through and measurement of work performed for project documentation including progress payments and As-builts.
About the Bureau of Environmental Services
This is an exciting time to join the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). Together we are re-imagining the work we do to ensure it aligns with Our Values:
- We implement equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery.
- We value our customers and partners.
- We carefully manage our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources.
- We encourage leadership among our employees in our City and community.
- We support a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce.
- We urge respectful communication and transparency.
- We advance innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.
At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders' sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.
BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and that desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities.
To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link:
Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here:
Have a question?
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
Terrol.Johnson@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants must provide details in their supplemental question responses and resume that demonstrate how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
Applicants must also possess:
A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of hire
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between March 3, 2025 and March 24, 2025
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
- If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc) by the closing date of the recruitment.
- Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Your rsum should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
- Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid, regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
- Do not attach any additional documents.
- Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
- An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
- Your rsum and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
- Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
- Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
- Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 6: Start Date:
- A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional Information
Click here for additional information regarding the following:
- City of Portland Core Values
- Recruitment Process - Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Veteran Preference
- ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
- Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
- Carrot Fertility
- Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
- Family Medical Leave
- City Paid Parental Leave
Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
01
Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.
The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.
Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay question with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.
Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.
Have you read and understood all the information listed above?
- Yes
- No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.
02
Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)
03
The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate:(Answer will not disqualify you from the process)
- My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
- You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.
04
Do you have experience with the characteristics and capabilities of construction equipment and practices?
- Yes
- No
05
Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience with the characteristics and capabilities of construction equipment and practices.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
- Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
- Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
- The impact and/or results of your of experience.
- Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
- Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
06
Do you have experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diversity of others, interacting effectively, problem solving and partnering with citizens, community groups, designers, project/contract managers, and/or contractors?
- Yes
- No
07
Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diversity of others, interacting effectively, problem solving and partnering with citizens, community groups, designers, project/contract managers, and/or contractors.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
- Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
- Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
- The impact and/or results of your of experience.
- Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
- Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
08
Do you have experience understanding and retaining oral and written construction related information such as progress, dimensions, quantities, and instructions?
- Yes
- No
09
Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience understanding and retaining oral and written construction related information such as progress, dimensions, quantities, and instructions.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
- Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
- Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
- The impact and/or results of your of experience.
- Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
- Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
10
Do you have experience reading and comprehending technical documents such as survey notes, standard drawings, construction plans, specifications, codes, laws, contracts, procedure manuals, and inspection reports?
- Yes
- No
11
Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience reading and comprehending technical documents such as survey notes, standard drawings, construction plans, specifications, codes, laws, contracts, procedure manuals, and inspection reports.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
- Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
- Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
- The impact and/or results of your of experience.
- Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
- Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
12
Do you have experience applying safety practices to be followed during construction?
- Yes
- No
13
Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience applying safety practices to be followed during construction.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
- Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
- Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
- The impact and/or results of your of experience.
- Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
- Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
14
Do you have experience using math calculations associated with the computation or estimation of construction progress such as area, volume, and percentages?
- Yes
- No
15
Provide a detailed example(s) of your experience using math calculations associated with the computation or estimation of construction progress such as area, volume, and percentages.
In your response, include details that clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:
- Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability.
- Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer).
- The impact and/or results of your of experience.
- Skills, training, transferable skills or lived experience you have that will help you in this area.
- Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill, or ability.
Required Question