Bridge Inspection Supervisor

Overview

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Area Bridge Inspection Manager. The position directs and oversees the bridge inspection program for the assigned inspection area, including program planning and management, inspection quality control, and supervision of bridge inspectors. This role works closely with the Bridge Inspection Program Manager in the Bridge Bureau to help ensure statewide goals of the bridge inspection program are met.

The position is supervised by the Bridge Inspection Program Manager in the Bridge Bureau, with indirect supervision by the District Project Delivery Engineer.

• Direct and oversee the bridge inspection program for the assigned area.
• Plan and manage the bridge inspection program, ensure inspection quality control, and supervise bridge inspectors.
• Collaborate with the Bridge Inspection Program Manager and the Bridge Bureau to meet statewide program goals.
• Support related program activities as needed to ensure compliance with MDT policies and standards.

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• 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 time in pay status over 40 hours in a week
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered at the time of offer

The successful candidate is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. For more information, please contact MDT People Operations Bureau.

Required knowledge and skills are typically obtained through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program that includes civil structural engineering courses in structural analysis. The following alternative experience options apply:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Montana, and 2 years of in-service bridge inspection experience with a minimum of 1 year as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program, and proof of passage of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, plus 4 years of in-service bridge inspection experience with a minimum of 2 years as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader
• 7 years of in-service bridge inspection experience with a minimum of 2 years as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader, or 5 years of in-service bridge inspection experience and 2 years of bridge inspection-related experience with a minimum of 2 years as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader
• A minimum of 1 year of supervision or leadership experience
• Certifications, licensure, or other credentials:
  Montana Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader
• Graduate degrees with concentrations in structural analysis and design evaluated on a case-by-case basis

• A resume detailing qualifications and work history
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing qualifications for the position

Online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials are submitted as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division at .

The MDT is committed to continuous improvement of employee safety programs and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

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