Bridge Inspection Team Leader - Falls

Overview

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Inspection Team Leader 2. A Bridge Inspection Team Leader 2 is a technical expert in structure condition, safety inspection, and Federal reporting. The Bridge Inspection Team Leader 2 inspects most types of in-service structures including bridges, tunnels and culverts to protect critical infrastructure, maintain public safety and fulfill the Department’s legal responsibilities.

Duties include structure inspection and assessment, bridge condition documentation and reporting, bridge inspection planning and program operations, and bridge inspection quality control to ensure the accuracy of legal records of structure inspections. This position is supervised by the Area Bridge Inspection Manager.

For a full job description, contact Angela Murolo at amurolo.

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

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House Bill 13, passed by the 2025 State Legislature, increased state employee base pay by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, beginning July 1, 2025. The advertised pay rate includes this increase.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field from an ABET accredited program
• Proof of passage of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• Four (4) years of in-service bridge inspection experience with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader and meets current Federal requirements to be a Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Alternative qualifications include:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Montana
• Two (2) years of in-service bridge inspection experience with a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader and meets current Federal requirements to be a Bridge Inspection Team Leader

or any of the combinations listed below:

• Seven (7) years of in-service bridge inspection experience with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader and meets current Federal requirements to be a Bridge Inspection Team Leader
• Five (5) years of in-service bridge inspection experience and two (2) years of bridge inspection related experience with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader and meets current Federal requirements to be a Bridge Inspection Team Leader. In-service bridge inspection experience must be under the guidance of a Bridge Inspection Team Leader. Bridge inspection related experience means any combination of bridge inspection, bridge design, or bridge construction experience

All combinations of education and related work experience equivalent to the minimum qualifications will be considered.

• Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include:
  Successful completion of a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course and FHWA approved Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Bridges Course

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles and associated mathematics and physical sciences
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of structural inspection
• Knowledge of inspection practices for Fracture Critical Bridges
• Ability to effectively communicate in a high-stress and multi-task environment

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history
• A cover letter of…