Bridge Inspection Supervisor

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

This position is supervised by the Bridge Inspection Program Manager in the Bridge Bureau, with indirect supervision provided by the District Project Delivery Engineer.  For a full job description, please contact Elisa Schock efits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

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)
Employees in this position receive 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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The successful candidate for this position is eligible for a $5000 sign-on bonus. For more information, please contact MDT People Operations Bureau.

Qualifications Desired

Qualifications:

The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field from an ABET accredited Engineering program that includes civil structural engineering courses in structural analysis.

The alternative experience options are as follows:

Registration as a Professional Engineer in Montana, and 2 years of in-service bridge inspection experience with a minimum of 1 year of experience 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,and 4 years of in-service bridge inspection experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader7 years of in-service bridge inspection experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience 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 of experience as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader.

A minimum of 1 year of supervision or leadership experience. Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include:
Montana Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader. Graduate degrees with concentrations in structural analysis and design will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Required Application Materials:

A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.

A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Other Information The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal…