Quality Control Compliance Specialist (Construction)

Civil Engineering Specialist 1 – Quality Control Compliance Specialist (Construction)

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery and Operations Division – Region 2

Area 1 Construction

Astoria

 

Salary: $4,886 – $7,580 (Per month)

 

The role: 

We are seeking a quality control compliance specialist to join our dynamic team in beautiful Astoria! This position is responsible for overseeing the quality control and quality compliance program for all projects assigned to the Astoria Construction Office. The specialist will coordinate and collaborate with agency and contractor personnel to ensure all contract requirements of the program are met. This role reports directly to the resident engineer, ensuring the quality of all materials used on projects align with program requirements. Apply today!

 

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.

 

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:

·         Verifies the quality of field-tested materials incorporated into the project by the contractor, such as soil, crushed aggregates, Portland Cement Concrete and Asphalt Concrete

·         Verify work is accurate and help correct deficiencies.

·         Monitor contractor’s processes, procedures and progress.

·         Inspects the quality of materials being placed and the contractor’s methods of construction to ensure compliance with specifications.

·         Perform construction inspection as needed.

·         Participate in project plan development reviews including specifications and take off calculations.

·         Assures the Contractor’s QC program meets the required standards for all projects assigned to the Resident Engineer’s office.

·         Provide technical expertise to project inspectors and contractor personnel on testing procedures.

·         Prepares and maintains the test summary for materials on each project.

·         Assists in writing contract change orders for material related items.

·         Reviews preliminary and advanced plans for appropriate material specifications.

·         Work in the field and in an office environment. Limited hybrid work options available after training, with manager’s approval.

·         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 submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.

·         The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.

·         Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

Four years of para-professional engineering or surveying experience.

·         One year of this experience must have been working independently or as a senior member of a team or work group;

OR
An associate’s degree in engineering technology or surveying from a recognized community college or technical school of engineering AND two and one-half years of engineering or surveying experience.

·         One year of this experience must have been working independently or as a senior member of a team or work group;

OR

A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, surveying, or transportation-related engineering and one year civil engineering or surveying experience;
OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

 

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction methods and contract administration procedures.
• Experience motivating, training, coaching, developing and directing work of crew members.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation and mediation skills and the ability to remain calm in adverse situations.
• Significant experience performing project development plan and specification review.
• The ability to soundly apply advanced engineering judgment and engineering principles in highly complex situations.

 

Learn more and apply: 

This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025.

 

Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.

 

For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov

 

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer