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Quality Control Compliance Specialist - Construction

Coquille | ODOT | Construction Full time

Initial Posting Date:

11/04/2025

Application Deadline:

11/18/2025

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$5,392 - $8,359

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 3
Coquille Construction
Coquille

This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.

The role:

Help shape Oregon’s transportation future as a quality control compliance specialist in our Coquille field construction office!  In this role, you will work with the resident engineer and assistant resident engineer to administer, plan and coordinate the materials testing activities for highway construction projects. Bring your attention to detail and dedication to quality to our team and apply today! Hybrid work options available - requires working in the office 1 day per week.

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:

  • Interpret contract plans and specifications for roadway and bridge construction projects to ensure compliance.

  • Verify the quality of field-tested materials, including soil, aggregates, concrete and asphalt, to meet specifications.

  • Inspect construction materials and contractor methods to ensure compliance with approved standards.

  • Suspend work or reject materials that do not meet specifications and communicate actions to project staff.

  • Oversee contractors’ quality control programs to ensure they meet required standards.

  • Coordinate and review quality assurance sampling, testing and documentation for project materials.

  • Review and maintain test summaries, material data and payment authorizations for accuracy and completeness.

  • Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting on testing procedures, mix designs and construction quality issues.

  • Prepare correspondence, reports and calculations related to material testing, contract compliance and project estimates.

  • Obtain and maintain required certifications and train ODOT employees in inspection and testing methods at local and statewide levels, establishing and maintaining professional relationships with all contacts.

  • Work in an office and in the field with hybrid work options available, approximately one day a week.

  • Work outdoors is expected at least 50% of the time which may involve exposure to varied terrain, uneven surfaces, all weather conditions, heavy traffic, construction equipment, unstable slopes requiring fall protection, and other hazardous 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, 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 experience in the field of engineering in construction inspection, materials inspection and/or testing;

OR

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

OR

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

OR

An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Note: Related experience, education, and training can include, but is not limited to biology, chemistry, construction management, forestry, geography, geology, geomatics, mathematics, physics, remote sensing and 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 performing inspection or materials testing for highway construction projects.

  • Experience understanding and implementing plans and specifications for highway construction projects.

  • Experience surveying and mapping.

  • Certification in Certified Embankment and Base Technician (CEBT), Certified Density Technician (CDT), Certified Aggregate Technician (CAgT), Quality Control Technician (QCT), Concrete Control Technician (CCT), Certified Asphalt Technician I or II (CAT1, CAT2) or General Construction Inspector (CGCI). 

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, 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.

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Additional information:

  • This classification is currently undergoing a statewide classification study.

  • 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.

  • 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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Infrastructure Quality, Management, Transportation System Improvement, Engineering Project Coordination, Compliance Program Development, Technical Field Operations, Performance Monitoring Systems, Construction Compliance Review