MassDOT Bridge Inspector III - Team Leader

Position Summary

Incumbents of positions in this series conduct inspections and maintain and administer the Divisions’ inspection program for MassDOT and municipally owned bridges in accordance with the requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations, 23 CFR Part 650 Subpart

C. They also inspect bridges that do not meet the NBIS definition of bridges and can be assigned to inspect other ancillary and appurtenant highway structures and perform other inspection related engineering duties on an as needed basis. The primary purpose of this work is to perform the inspection of bridges and ancillary structures in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to ensure that they are safe for traveling public to use.

• The Bridge Inspection Team Leader performs all types of bridge inspections required by NBIS on all types of bridge structures.
• Prepares for assigned bridge inspections by obtaining and reviewing all available plans and inspection records for structures that are to be inspected and by ensuring the availability of equipment and tools needed by all team members for each inspection assignment.
• Maintains the safety of bridge inspection teams and the public by ensuring that the proper safety equipment is available and that it is used correctly; ensuring that all safety procedures are in place; ensuring that proper procedures are used for inspections over water and railways.
• Ensures the quality of inspections and prepares inspection reports.
• Acts as the Assistant Bridge Inspection Unit Supervisor.
• Assists the bridge Inspection Unit Supervisor with reviews of inspection reports from bridge inspection teams to ensure quality control.
• Assists the Bridge Inspection Unit Supervisor in maintaining inspection unit files for all bridges covered by that unit, including all information required by NBIS and supplemental information required by Department policies and directives.
• Assists the Bridge Inspection Unit Supervisor in maintaining the inspection units’ equipment inventory and coordinating all repair and maintenance activities required to keep the equipment in good working order.
• Assists the Bridge Inspection Unit Supervisor to maintain a file for all inspection unit personnel containing basic personnel data and titles, duties, qualifications, training and education.
• Represents MassDOT and/or attends meetings and conferences as required.

The position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus if you are newly hired rent MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: $3,000 (less applicable taxes) in the first paycheck and $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after successful completion of the employee’s probationary period.

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and for efficiently planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining a safe statewide transportation system that effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth.

Applicants must meet the federal regulations 23 CFR Part 650 Subpart C for a Team Leader: (A) a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology; (B) an Engineer‑In‑Training certification; (C) at least two (2) years of full‑time experience in bridge inspection assignments in a responsible capacity; (D) a successfully completed Federal Highway Administration approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course.

Equivalent combinations are allowed:

• ≥5 years in a lower Bridge Inspector title (Bridge Inspection Engineer I or II) plus the required training can substitute for the degree and Engineer‑In‑Training certification.
• A registered Professional Engineer with 6 months of bridge inspection experience and the required training can substitute for the…