Transportation Engineering and Construction Project Leader

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

· Service · Professionalism · Integrity · Respect · Individual accountability · Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We’re always looking to improve. That’s the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

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Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

Annual Pay Range: $80,037.14 - $100,964.23

Hourly Pay Range: $38.479395 - $48.540494

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust Employee Assistance Plan
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by AFSCME.

AFSCME: Department of Transportation (DTD) Full Time Benefits

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• Are you ready to share your technical knowledge, expertise and leadership with the Transportation Engineering and Construction Team?
• Do you have excellent mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills?
• Do you thrive working in a team environment and are you invested in team success?
• Do you have exceptional skills in building partnerships through a commitment to providing excellent customer service?
• Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity?

If your answers to these questions are “yes”, please read on!

The Clackamas County Transportation Engineering and Construction Program Group is a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to delivering high-quality transportation projects. This group oversees nearly every phase of design and construction within the County’s Five-Year Transportation Capital Improvement Program. Clackamas County manages an extensive and diverse transportation network that includes 1,400 miles of roads, 180 bridges, 8,100 culverts, one ferry, and a comprehensive system of sidewalks and bike lanes.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and quality-driven Transportation Engineering & Construction Project Leader (classified as an Engineering Technician 4) with excellent communication skills to become a vital part of our high-performing team.

As the highest level in the Engineering Technician series, this role offers the opportunity to serve as a project manager for capital construction projects that enhance our community’s infrastructure — from roads and bridges to stormwater drainage systems and traffic control devices.

If selected for this position, you will be responsible for leading or coordinating the design and construction of projects related to pavement rehabilitation and repair, guardrail and roadway safety improvements, stormwater drainage infrastructure improvements, and ADA ramp and sidewalk improvements. Additionally, your responsibilities serving as a project leader will include managing consultants and coordinating between team members. You will have an opportunity to resolve technical problems, coordinate professional and technical staff, and make recommendations involving the most complex technical duties.

We are committed to being an exemplary team with best practices in Transportation Engineering and Construction, working together towards the common goal of achieving overall success of our organization. It is critical that every member of our team recognizes the vital role we play in our community. To that end, we are searching for an experienced individual, who is motivated to be a positive and collaborative contributor, demonstrating strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills that will allow us to improve, develop and enhance our operations.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of three (3) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position
• Experience assisting in the design and/or construction of transportation engineering projects such as roads, bridges, traffic control, street lights, stormwater conveyance or related projects and developing quality and quantity documentation
• Experience reading and interpreting drawings, maps, construction plans, permits and items covered in contract documents
• Experience providing consistent and positive customer service and interactions with various stakeholders

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• Associate's degree (or higher) in Engineering Technology, Surveying Technology, Construction Management or a similar field
• Experience leading the work of others
• Experience managing the design and/or construction of transportation engineering projects such as roads and paving, traffic control, street lights, stormwater conveyance, or related projects
• Current ODOT General Inspection Certificate or other ODOT inspection certifications
• Experience reviewing civil engineering plans and special provisions for compliance with applicable AASHTO and Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction
• Experience with AutoCAD software
• Experience reviewing Capital Project construction plans and special provisions
• Erosion and sediment control training and certification
• Working knowledge of NPDES Stormwater 1200-C permitting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly experience regularly using MS Excel and MS Word programs

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual bases in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy
• For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

Please review the classification specification which includes the typical tasks of this position by clicking on the following link: Engineering Technician 4.

Field activities include moderately strenuous physical work and incumbents may encounter adverse environmental conditions such as inclement weather and traffic hazards.

Duties require frequent standing, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, digging, balancing, fine motor control, and the ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds, push 50 pounds, and pull 70 pounds. Duties also involve frequent exposure to loud noises, vibration, slippery and/or uneven surfaces, exhaust fumes and dust, oil and chemicals, traffic hazards, and adverse weather conditions.

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of one of the following schedules:

• Monday through Friday, working 8 hours per day (5/8)
• Monday through Thursday, working 10 hours per day (4/10) with every Friday off
• Monday through Thursday, working 9 hours per day and every other Friday, working 8 hours per day, with every other Friday off (9/80)

Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) is to assist residents and businesses in creating vibrant, sustainable communities through innovative and responsive public service.

DTD is responsible for a broad range of county services involving land use planning and permitting, building permits, county code enforcement, solid waste and recycling, road construction and maintenance, surveying, plat approvals, public land corner restoration, economic development, libraries, County parks, and dog services.

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Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

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VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

Lindsay Roberts, Recruiter
LRoberts2@clackamas.us