Job Summary
The City of Salem is seeking to hire a Public Works
Development and Inspection Specialist to perform technical plan review and inspection of subdivisions, City Improvement Projects, traffic control, franchise utilities, Public Works facilities and erosion sediment control installations to ensure compliance with code, ordinances, plans and specifications.
What You Will Do
Inspection duties include technical inspection of the construction of Public Works facilities, the connection of private facilities to public works facilities, and the use and repair of public facilities by franchise utilities that occupy the public right-of-way. Technical inspection involves visual, on-site inspections of Public Works projects, conducting and analyzing field and laboratory test results for compliance with standards, interpreting plans and specifications to field conditions and development progress, monitoring and confirming costs related to construction, and documenting inspection activity through daily reports, photo submissions and entries in permit tracking program.
Additional Information On Job Responsibilities
Plan review duties include performing field review of plans for accurate depiction of field conditions and compliance with Design Standards and Standard Construction Specifications. Identify and flag issues, such as secondary impacts on existing facilities.
Incumbents will have extensive contact with contractors, the public, and construction companies in providing technical information and achieving compliance with a variety of regulations. They will serve as the primary point of contact between the contractor and the City of Salem regarding day-to-day coordination of construction projects, associated problem identification, resolution, and follow up.
What can we offer you for all your hard work?
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
- Competitive pay.
- Voluntary long-term care.
- Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
- Employee health clinic.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
- Employee wellness program.
- Position schedule is Monday through Friday; varied hours.
What are the minimum qualifications?
- Must have an Oregon Driver license and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
- Must pass the pre-employment background check.
- Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Technology or Civil Engineering, or any combination of education, experience and training that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the examples of work.
What you will bring along:
- Demonstrated experience inspecting the installation, maintenance, and coordination of construction and special projects.
About us:
The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development. If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety and welfare of our community, including our team!
The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon. Located in the lush Willamette Valley, Salem is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community and Urban Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members.
Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search for Inspector I or view by clicking here .
How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.
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