Public Works Construction Inspector

Public Works Construction Inspector

Salary

$76,273.60 - $93,808.00 Annually

Location

Community Development & PW Building, OR

Job Type

Hourly Full-Time

Job Number

Construction Inspector 6.26

Department

Public Works

Division

Engineering

Opening Date

06/01/2026

Closing Date

6/22/2026 3:00 PM Pacific

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Description

This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union No. 659. Please see the Collective Bargaining Agreement at the below link.

https://ashlandoregon.gov/DocumentCenter/View/3985

POSITION SUMMARY

The Construction Inspector performs inspections of public and private infrastructure projects for transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, facilities and parks. Ensures contractors compliance with plans and specifications. Documents all aspects as required of the construction of infrastructure projects. Reviews draft specifications and engineering plans for conformance with accepted standards. Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams through the engineering and construction phases of infrastructure projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

• Perform inspections of public infrastructure projects such as transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, and municipal facilities to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Monitor construction progress, document field conditions (daily's, photos, videos), and assist with resolving basic construction or compliance issues in coordination with senior staff.
• Ensure contractor required submittals are collected and stored per the City's Public Works records and file management requirements.
• Explains and gives interpretations of City Code and Standard Specifications to construction industry personnel and community members.
• Review technical drawings and construction documents for completeness and assist in verifying that they meet applicable City, State and Federal standards.
• Track project schedules, budgets, and deliverables; help ensure project documentation is complete and organized for project closeout.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure proper data collection and entry into the asset management system for new infrastructure.
• Respond to public inquiries and service requests with professionalism; document complaints and assist in resolving concerns regarding infrastructure projects and right-of-way impacts.
• Review and approve Public Works Right of Way permits
• Participate in contract administration activities including assisting with the preparation of bid documents, specifications, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and procurement documentation.
• Participate in team meetings and departmental initiatives, contributing ideas to improve processes and service delivery.
• Stay current on applicable engineering practices, construction regulations, and construction administration tools through training, reading, and mentoring.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and maintain a safe work environment during site visits or project activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of Public Works project and operational needs.

Perform inspections of public works construction maintenance and improvement projects for both City and private development projects to ensure compliance with City standards and specifications; provide a direct communication link between the contractors and the City; maintain construction logs; monitor safety requirements at construction sites; monitor sampling and testing of all construction materials including density testing of base materials, concrete and pavement surfaces, and trench backfill, as well as pressure and mandrel testing of piping systems and vacuum and hydrostatic testing of manholes; provide inspection of erosion and pollution control measures. Ensure that adequate best management practices for erosion control are maintained during construction projects.

Research and gather data for special projects as assigned; prepare reports, graphs, and data summaries; review data to identify and assess trends; maintain data in various manual and computerized systems; develop maintenance protocols and schedules for infrastructure projects.

Provide assistance to the public, contractors, and developers, in person and over the phone, regarding inspections, public right-of-way issues, and authorize public works permits.

Follow all safety rules and procedures established for work areas.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree in Construction Management or related field
• Three (3) years of infrastructure inspection or Construction Management and documentation control experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain and retain, an Oregon driver license by the time of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Oregon Department of Transportation General Construction Inspector Certification or related inspector certifications
• Previous construction inspection and administration experience in a municipality is desirable.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite and GIS computer software and systems.

SUBSTITUTION

Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job proficiently may substitute for the above requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE:

• Common methods, materials, and tools used in the maintenance and construction of public infrastructure such as water systems, sewer systems, storm drainage, streets, and public facilities.
• Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and standards pertaining to construction, public procurement, and safety (e.g., OSHA, ADA).
• Fundamental budgeting principles and cost estimation methods related to municipal projects.
• General research methods, recordkeeping, and basic data analysis used to support project tracking and reporting.
• Office and administrative practices including file management, document control, and standard operating procedures.
• Proficiency with common computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with or willingness to learn project management, database, and GIS software.

SKILLS:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Identify areas of divergency from plans and specifications, by physically inspecting construction sites
• Write concise, comprehensive reports and memoranda
• Maintain written construction activity journals
• Identify potential construction problems and delays
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships between contractors, architects, agency personnel and the general public
• Review construction documents prior to bid for completeness
• Ability to reconcile contractor pay requests with work done
• Coordinate multiple tasks and information at same time
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

ABILITIES:

• Work independently on routine assignments and seek support for more complex tasks.
• Adapt to changing project priorities, work schedules, or department goals with flexibility.
• Operate standard office equipment and utilize software tools for project tracking and communication.
• Maintain attention to detail in reviewing project documents and ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Demonstrate initiative and a willingness to grow professionally through training and field experience.
• Read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force;work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work may have exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dust, smoke, fumes, hazardous materials, and varied weather conditions.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting; however, some work occurs in a field environment.

Nothing in this job description limits management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Application and Selection Process

Please apply ONLINE at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ashlandor

A completed City application must be filed online with the Human Resources Department before the deadline shown above and may be supplemented with a resume of work experience. Resumes are NOT accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Resumes received without a completed City application will not receive a response from the Human Resources Department.

Following a review of the applications, a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants may be invited via email to proceed further in the selection process. Those not selected for interview will be notified in email (no phone calls please). The applicant selected must provide, at the time of employment, appropriate documentation of citizenship, as required by the immigration and Naturalization Act of 1986.

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Ashland grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

A thorough background investigation will be completed on the candidate selected for hire.

The City of Ashland is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin or mental or physical disability unless based on a bonafide occupational qualification.

The City of Ashland will make reasonable accommodations for the disabled. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation in the application or testing process MUST inform the Human Resources Department of the City of Ashland, in writing, no later than the final filing date as stated on the job bulletin. Applicants needing such accommodations should document the request, including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process.

The City provides an excellent fringe benefit package which includes: paid vacation, sick and holiday leave; retirement through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS or OPSRP); 3% City contribution to HRA-VEBA account; optional deferred compensation programs with a contribution from the City for qualified employees; employee and dependent medical, dental and vision insurance with a 10% pre-tax contribution by employee; life and AD&D insurance; long-term disability plan; and additional wellness benefits.

The City acknowledges and abides by its obligations to provide family medical leave under the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and/or the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). For more details please visit our required FMLA/OFLA postings.

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I have demonstrated Engineering experience reading, interpreting and integrating the following: Check all that apply.

• Maps
• Survey Records
• Property Descriptions
• Planning, Engineering and Building Diagrams
• Data-flow diagrams
• Geographic, cartegraphic and tabular data
• None of the above

02

I have performed the following GIS job functions in a Engineering environment:

• Knowledge of GIS related programming languages.
• Researching, developing, writing, testing, and implementing GIS programs.
• Compile and analyze GIS data.
• None of the above

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Please describe your college education emphasis by checking all that apply:

• Geography
• GIS
• Computer Science
• A related field not listed above
• None of the above

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Do you currently have at least 2 years of experience in any of the following?

• Asset Management
• Public Utility Infrastructure
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• Experience closely related but not listed here.
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer City of Ashland

Address 20 E. Main

Ashland, Oregon, 97520

Phone (541) 552-2110

Website http://www.ashlandoregon.gov