Quality Control Compliance Specialist - Construction

Initial Posting Date:

04/13/2026

Application Deadline:

05/11/2026

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$5,527 - $8,568

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Quality Control Compliance Specialist - Construction

Job Description:

Engineering Specialist 3 – Quality Control Compliance Specialist (Construction)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division – Region 2
Project Delivery – Area 1 Construction
Astoria

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 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:

• Verify 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.

• Assure the contractor’s quality control 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.

• Prepare and maintain the test summary for materials on each project.

• Assist in writing contract change orders for material related items.

• Review preliminary and advanced plans for appropriate material specifications.

• Work in an office environment and in the field in all weather conditions.

• 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:

A bachelor’s degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related) and one year of engineering technician experience in construction inspection, surveying and/or permitting;  

OR 

An associate degree in the field of engineering (civil or transportation-related) and two years of engineering technician experience in construction inspection, surveying and/or permitting;  

OR 

Four years of experience in the field of engineering in construction inspection, surveying and/or permitting;  

OR 

An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. 

 Note: Related experience, education, and training can include, but is not limited to construction management, forestry, geography, geology, geomatics, mathematics, physics, remote sensing and/or urban planning. 

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 and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• Experience motivating, training, coaching, developing and directing work of crew members.

• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction methods and contract administration procedures.

• Preference will be given to those who have obtained the following material certifications in Nuclear Radiation Safety and Operation, Certified Aggregate Technician (CAgT), Certified Embankment and Base Technician (CEBT), Certified Density Technician (CDT), Certified Asphalt Technician I (CAT1), and Quality Control Technician (QCT).

• Preference will be given to those who have obtained the following construction inspection certifications in General Construction Inspector, Certified Environmental Construction Inspector,  Certified Traffic Control Technician or Traffic Control Supervisor, Asphalt Concrete Pavement Inspector, Certified Bridge Construction Inspector, Certified Traffic Signal Inspector, Drilled Shaft Inspector, and ADA Ramp Inspector.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran or Oregon National Guard servicemember, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-586-6863 or email ODOTRecruitmentNH@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

• You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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