Public Works Construction Inspection Supervisor (Supervisor Ii)

The supervisor II will be supervising a staff that are enforcing regulations and codes relating to public works construction projects and municipal specifications and contracts, ensuring quality of construction, monitoring safety on project sites for Capital Improvement (CIP), Local Improvement District (LID) and Fixing Our Streets (FOS) projects. Specific public works projects may include roads, bridges, culverts, light rail, retaining walls, ADA ramps, traffic and pedestrian signals, installation of permanent signs and striping, utility installations, and complete street building which includes all concrete and paving installations or other transportation infrastructure projects.
What you’ll get to do:

• Apply continuous improvement principles in standard daily work and long-range planning.
• Plan, organize, manage, and optimize the work of staff engaged in the development, implementation, and administration of maintenance and repair programs.
• Sustain a culture of safety, organizational excellence, stewardship, and professionalism.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic, team-based environment.
• Oversee procurement of equipment, parts, and supplies to support operational objectives.
• Provide lead direction, mentoring, training, problem-solving, work assignments for inspectors and senior inspectors.
• Provide leadership focused on creating a workplace culture that is supportive of the City of Portland’s Core Values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.
• Innovate and collaborate with team members and partners to achieve the best outcomes for the City.
• Develop annual work plans, determine, and prioritize work, assign appropriate resources, and manage the budget of this and other related programs as deemed necessary by the Division Manager.
• Develop divisional performance measures, using data to monitor outcomes and report on productivity goals; Apply continuous improvement principles to grow the Division and ensure the quality, effectiveness, durability and proper timing of maintenance and repairs.
• Establish standards and best practices and use them in monitoring program performance against program goals and objectives to ensure consistent quality and progressive results.

• Problem Solver: You can identify problems early and value collaboration. You utilize active listening and effective communication and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions.
• Relationship Builder: An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to support an inclusive culture and accomplish objectives more effectively.
• Customer Focused: dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to both technical and non-technical individuals, and proficient verbally and in writing.
• Innovative: You have an aptitude for continuous improvement and can excel in change management. You’ve demonstrated the ability to remain flexible, agile, and calm in a high paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision making.
• Dedicated: Have a passion for public service and hold a high level of pride in making sure that projects, tasks, and emergencies are effectively and efficiently completed.
• Project Manager: You have knowledge of project management principles and can support, lead, and review various operational projects that support the Group Director’s and bureau initiatives. These projects may vary greatly in scope but are centered on public improvements.
• Authentic: Effective in a professional, diverse, multi-cultural environment. You treat customers, co-workers and employees with respect and are accountable.
• Results Driven: This position is high paced, dynamic and requires a candidate who can take charge, bring focus, and finish tasks in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
• Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and understand/respond to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. Uses time effectively and efficiently, concentrates efforts on the more important priorities.
• Experienced Supervisor: An experienced leader with a commitment to your position as well as your team/employees. Being an ethical, fair, and supportive leader is important to you along with embracing the City of Portland's Core Values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.
• Mentor: You have experience mentoring and coaching. You clearly assign responsibility for tasks and decisions, set clear objectives and measures, monitor process, progress, and results, and designs feedback loops into work.

Applicants must meet each of the following minimum qualifications. Describe in their responses to the supplemental questions and resume how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

• Experience engaging in problem solving and team building and relating positively to individual citizens, community groups, law enforcement and staff of other agencies.
• Experience monitoring progress on inspection efforts of complex public works projects including the oversight of documentation related to work performed.
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse workforce and community.
• Experience providing customer service and dealing tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Experience interacting effectively, problem-solving and partnering with internal and external stakeholders such as: project teams, contractors, engineering and field personnel, citizens, and community groups.

• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per City/State mandate or have an approved exception by date of hire.

An evaluation of each applicant’s training and experience, as demonstrated in their responses to the supplemental questions and resume, are weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
**PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**

Recruitment Timeline
Job Posting closes: Monday, May 15, 2023
Applications Reviewed: Week of May 15, 2023
Eligible List / Notices Generated: Week of May 22, 2023
Selection Process Begins: Early June
Job Offer: Late June
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change
Applicants must submit responses to the supplemental questions and a professional resume online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:

• If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your responses to the supplemental questions and resume any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.
• Your responses to the supplemental questions and résumé will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where it was obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.

Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
Veterans' Preference: If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a “language pay differential.” This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here.
Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement or starting in April 2023 you are invited to attend the Question and Answers session. If you prefer to attend a virtual class, they are also available once a month.
Contact Information:
TroyLynn Craft
Senior Recruiter
[email protected]