Salary: $1,986.54 - $2,901.93 Biweekly Location : Weston, WV Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Job Number: DOT25D7008A Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation District/Subdivision: District 7 Opening Date: 09/16/2024 Closing Date: 9/22/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Nature of Work The Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 4 will report to the District Bridge Department. Will report to the District Bridge Department performs advanced level bridge safety inspection and analysis work and supervises the performance of a bridge safety inspection team. May perform strenuous physical labor. Hazardous working conditions involve climbing on the superstructure and substructure of bridges. The work may involve exposure to severe weather conditions. Performs related work as required. Pay Grade 17 Typical Duties and Responsibilities • Plans and schedules the work of bridge safety inspection teams within the district. • Supervises the work performed through the bridge safety inspection team supervisors. • Reviews and edits draft inspection reports completed by inspectors for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to established guidelines. • Performs preliminary technical analysis such as stress analysis. • Reviews the quality of completed inspection work by comparing reported data with actual structural condition. • Writes periodic progress reports on the bridge safety inspection program within a district as required. • Works as an inspection team member or inspection team supervisor in the absence of other inspectors or supervisors. • Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required. Required Skills and Knowledge • Knowledge of the manuals and standards of the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials and the American Institute of Steel Construction applicable to bridge safety inspection. • Knowledge of federal and state manuals and standards applicable to bridge safety inspection. • Knowledge of bridge design and construction principles and bridge mechanics. • Ability to effectively supervise the work of others. • Ability to interpret plans and specifications. • Ability to perform stress analysis. • Ability to compute areas and volumes. • Ability to keep accurate notes and records. • Ability to make detailed sketches. • Ability to complete standard forms and inventories. • Ability to write narrative technical reports. • Ability to climb bridge structures and perform strenuous physical activities. Required Education and ExperienceREQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
- Certification as a Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 4 by the West Virginia Department of Transportation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- No experience is required.
REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW HIRES (ONLY) :Option 1 Traditional: Documented (8) eight years of Board approved technical experience and obtained 900 TDH's from the AAS Highway Engineering Technology - Bridge Inspection Concentration degree requirements. OROption 2 Pre-Approved BS or AS degree: Documented (8) eight years of Board approved technical progressive experience after obtaining a Board approved bachelor's degree or associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, or similar technical degree from an accredited college or university. OROption 3 BSCE or BSCET degree with FE: Documented (5) five years of Board approved technical progressive experience after obtaining a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology from an ABET accredited college or university and passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. OROption 4 BSCE, BSCET, ASCE or ASCET degree: Documented (7) seven years of Board approved technical experience after obtaining a bachelor's degree or associate degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology from an ABET accredited college or university. OR Option 5 Existing Bridge Safety Inspector 3: Obtain 90 TDH's per year from the AAS Highway Engineering - Bridge Inspection Concentration degree requirements until 8 years of documented Board approved technical experience as a bridge inspector has been met. Annual Increment Pay Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Sick Leave Family Medical Leave Leave Donation Program Military Leave Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program Flexible Work Schedules Training Opportunities Promotion Opportunities Public Employees' Retirement System:
Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%. Deferred Compensation Health Insurance Enrollment Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Insurance and more. Life Insurance Credit Union Employee Discounts