Bridge Inspection Team Leader; MassDOT Bridge Inspector III

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Job Description - Bridge Inspection Team Leader (MassDOT Bridge Inspector III) (250005G5)

Description

Position Summary

Incumbents in this series conduct inspections and maintain and administer the Division's inspection program for Massachusetts bridges and structures in accordance with the NBIS requirements (23 CFR Part 650 Subpart

C). They inspect bridges that meet NBIS definitions and may inspect other ancillary and appurtenant highway structures and perform other inspection related engineering duties as needed. The primary purpose is to ensure that bridges and related structures are safe for the traveling public in Massachusetts.

• Act as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader and perform structure inspection based on the AASHTO Bridge Inspector Reference Manual and department procedures (Bridge Inspection Handbook, MassDOT Tunnel Inspection policies).
• Prepare for inspections by obtaining/reviewing plans and records and ensuring equipment/tool availability for all team members.
• Maintain safety of inspection teams and the public by ensuring proper safety equipment and procedures, including inspections over water and railways.
• Obtain/review plans, inspection records, rating reports, dive reports and maintenance records pertinent to bridge, tunnel and/or facility inspection.
• Perform rapid overview walks at the start of inspections to identify problem areas requiring closer attention.
• Report deficiencies following established procedures in the Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Handbook and existing policies.
• Verify that equipment is collected and returned to proper storage after inspections.
• Prepare inspection reports that describe the structure's condition using department-approved templates, forms, and electronic data collections systems, ensuring quality of inspections.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus if newly hired rent MassDOT employees are not eligible. The signing bonus is paid in two parts: $3,000 in the first paycheck and $2,000 after the probationary period, both subject to applicable taxes.

The MassDOT family includes 4,000+ employees responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects in Massachusetts. More information /massdot-careers.

MassDOT divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides support for the four divisions.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to applicants who apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal Mass Careers account to apply. All applications must be submitted online through Mass Careers. Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume/application for MassDOT to review to determine if minimum entrance requirements are met.

Applicants must meet the minimum entrance requirements for a Team Leader as per 23 CFR Part 650 Subpart C: (A) a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, (B) Engineer-In-Training certification, and (C) at least two (2) years of full-time bridge inspection experience in a responsible capacity, and (D) completion of a FHWA-approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course, or (E) an equivalent combination under federal regulations.

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