Construction Inspector 4

Engineering Specialist 2 – Construction Inspector 4

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery & Operations Division – Region 5

Construction Section / Project Management

Ontario

Initial Posting Date

10/14/2026

Application Deadline

10/28/2026

Agency

Department of Transportation

Salary Range

$5,008 - $7,770

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Construction Inspector 4

Job Description

Engineering Specialist 2 – Construction Inspector 4

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery & Operations Division – Region 5 Construction Section / Project Management

Ontario

The Role

Join our team as a construction inspector 4, where you will perform routine field, office and inspection, engineering technology work on transportation, construction and maintenance projects. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring daily contract compliance, contract administration and contractor documentation by directing the activities of inspection and survey personnel. To ensure that construction projects are built per specifications and proper engineering practices for the safety of the traveling public.

Our first application screening is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

The majority of the work performed by the person in this position will be performed in the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Region.

• If you are a current Malheur County resident, you will receive 5% preference for this recruitment unless you opt out of receiving the preference.
• A resident applicant who received preference and accepted the position must maintain residency in Malheur County for at least five consecutive years following the hire date.
• Failure to maintain residency in Malheur County is considered a voluntary termination of employment from the position.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A Day In The Life

• Perform semi-skilled, technician-level engineering support work or surveying support work.
• Conduct traffic studies, field or laboratory inspections, surveying, materials testing, investigations, data analysis, mapping, and drafting.
• Perform topographic, boundary, and construction related surveys.
• Inspect construction sites, contractor’s work, and construction materials for quantity, quality, and conformance to established specifications.
• Direct field and construction surveying activities on a crew.
• Process, analyze and correct the gathered survey data into a 3D digital terrain model (DTM) in preparation for use by the engineering designer.
• Document construction materials, verify proper payments to contractors and assemble project records for final acceptance.
• Travel to project sites and meetings by operating a motor vehicle in order to perform the various duties.
• Attend Safety meetings and implement safety, policies, procedures and safe working conditions.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions over half of the time with long/flexible hours required. Work involves lifting and carrying equipment of up to 50 pounds, stooping, bending, climbing ladders and working on construction sites. Hybrid work optional.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s In It For You

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your