Senior Pavement Management Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary Range7,191.00 - 9,193.00Job SummaryAs one of the fastest growing cities in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver is building a city of the future through innovation, sustainable development, excellent leadership and effectively working with an engaged community. Our growth is guided by our core values of livability, sustainability and resiliency, innovation, and equity and inclusion, and we accomplish our work through collaboration, innovation, compassion and empowerment.
We're currently recruiting for two Senior Construction Inspector or Construction Inspector - Pavement Management. Both roles are limited term positions. The primary responsibilities for the job are to perform a variety of complex technical civil engineering construction inspections on City-funded transportation and pavement related projects. Ensure construction materials and workmanship follow Plans, Specifications, and City Standards; provide technical support to the pavement management program including inspection of franchise utility permits, review and inspection of developer and capital projects; and provide assistance to higher level engineering staff. This position may be flexibly staffed and hired as a Construction Inspector or Senior Construction Inspector, depending on the qualifications of the applicant. If filled at the Construction Inspector level, the incumbent will be adjusted to the Senior Construction Inspector classification the first of the pay period following the date all qualifications are met.
This is a full-time, limited-term, non-exempt union position. This position is covered under the provisions of an agreement between the City and the OPEIU union. The schedule for this position is M-F, 7:30am to 4:30pm.
This limited term position is funded until December 31, 2028.
Open until filled. First review - July 6, 2026.
2026 Salary Range:
Construction Inspector: $6,845 - $8,750
Senior Construction Inspector as listed.
Salary for this position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with negotiated step increases based on seniority. Candidates meeting the minimum requirements for the position will be at the beginning of the listed range, equal to Step 1. Directly related experience, certifications and relevant credentials exceeding minimum requirements will be considered for step credit at hire, with such credit not to exceed Step 4, the approximate midpoint of the listed range, unless otherwise stipulated in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.Job Details

Essential Functions:

• Review, issue, and inspect franchise utility permits. Review and inspect city owned utility cuts in the street as well as recording progress on as-built inspections and walk throughs to ensure compliance with City restoration requirements and conformance to plans and specifications.
• Act as lead inspector and the City's field representative on City-funded capital construction projects and developer-funded projects as assigned, primarily pavement management related projects. Monitor work for acceptability and conformance to plans and specifications.
• Act as the City's lead representative to the project's neighbors and members of the general public, answering questions and addressing concerns as well as complaints.
• Work with the construction project engineer in ensuring that projects are built on time, within budget where applicable, and in conformance to plans and specifications.
• Act as the City's lead representative to the project's neighbors and members of the general public, answering questions and addressing concerns as well as complaints.
• Review development and capital projects and provide comments on pavement related impacts. Review and monitor traffic control plans for construction projects.
• Coordinate public works projects with applicable city, state and federal officials and other relevant agencies and parties.
• Drive a city vehicle in a representative safe and appropriate manner in order to travel between various worksites.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

Construction Inspector:

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible technical engineering or construction experience, and construction inspection, or general field-based operations. Experience in other related fields may be considered.
• Equivalent to an Associate's Degree from an accredited college with major course work in engineering or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Senior Construction Inspector:

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible technical engineering or construction experience including construction and construction inspection.
• Equivalent to an Associate's Degree from an accredited college with major course work in engineering or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Computer Skills

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office/365 products.
• Familiarity with computer aided drafting and asset management is preferred, but not a requirement.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain Radiation Safety Certificate within twelve (12) months of hire and Nuclear Densometer Gauge Operator's Certification within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge

• Principles and practices of civil engineering including hydrology, hydraulics, soils, water and sewer utility design, transportation design, and basic structures;
• Design and construction theory and engineering design standards;
• Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques of drafting, computer aided design, and geographic information systems;
• Civil engineering principles and practices related to the inspection of public works construction;
• Principles, methods, equipment, and safety standards of construction zone traffic control practices , including those applicable to pedestrian and bicycle facilities;
• Engineering maps and records;
• Basic principles and practices of surveying;
• Construction plans and specifications;
• Materials, methods, and techniques of modern construction;
• Principles, methods, materials, equipment, and safety standards of construction inspection and materials testing;
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws that pertain to: assigned engineering duties
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment
• Use of personal computers and basic software

Abilities

• Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations;
• Interpret, and apply survey field notes in the performance of construction inspection;
• Understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications;
• Research records, maps and other data to obtain engineering data;
• Deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, developers, engineers, property owners, neighbors and parties of interest;
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Demonstrate good judgment and decision making;
• Perform work in accordance with sound safety practices
• Operate a personal computer and appropriate software
• Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver's Operating Principles
• Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times
• Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
• Consistently provide quality service
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive.
• Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player.
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
• Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk. Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.

This position is subject to successful completion of pre-employment reference checks, basic criminal background check and a driving abstract.

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Job Posting End DateOpen Until Filled