JOB
Looking for a career with real purpose—one where your work makes a lasting, visible impact on your community? The City of Grants Pass is excited to offer an opportunity to join our team as an Engineering Projects Supervisor!
Our Engineering Division reviews and inspects the capital projects that build, improve, and maintain the roads and utility systems our community relies on every day. This role is far from a desk-only job—you’ll be out in the field inspecting public infrastructure for both City projects and private developments, ensuring that everything meets our high standards.
As a working supervisor, you’ll play a key role in guiding projects from concept to completion. Responsibilities include performing field inspections, developing and managing capital projects, drafting and reviewing construction contracts, verifying compliance with engineering standards, and overseeing contractor pre-qualification in alignment with requirements.
This position follows a regular work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, generous paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and a supportive work environment filled with dedicated people.
Questions regarding this role direct to: [email protected] or 541-450-6050.
The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of the community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements. We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
An Associate’s Degree and five years of directly related experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description.
Licensing:
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Valid driver’s license, Oregon Class C with an acceptable driving record
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes: experience, responses to supplemental questionnaire, and meeting minimum qualifications of the position. The initial selection process for this position includes the following steps: application review and oral interview. The final selection process following interview includes the following steps: tentative offer, criminal history check, background/reference check, drug screening and final offer of employment.
All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date.
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.
Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.
Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.
It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.
In & Around Grants Pass
The recreational opportunities of the Rogue River are many: jet-boats, rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, water skiing, tubing/swimming, gold panning and the 37-mile Rogue Hiking Trail. In addition to our world famous white water Rogue River, nearby mountains provide high-mountain recreational experiences, including snow skiing at Mt. Ashland, multiple access points to the Pacific Crest Trail, snow-shoeing, and ATV trails. Cultural activities center around the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland and the historic town of Jacksonville. Other scenic attractions include: Crater Lake National Park, Oregon Caves National Monument, and the northern portion of the Redwoods. Grants Pass' year-round calendar of events offers something for everyone. And once the sun goes down, the region takes on a life of its own with fine restaurants, theatres and a performing arts center.
Visitor information: https://travelgrantspass.com/
