Bridge Inspection Supervisor
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting an Area Bridge Inspection Manager to direct and oversee the bridge inspection program for an assigned inspection area. The position is responsible for bridge inspection program planning and management, inspection quality control, and supervision of bridge inspectors. It works closely with the Bridge Inspection Program Manager in the Bridge Bureau to help ensure statewide bridge inspection program goals are met. The position reports to the Bridge Inspection Program Manager, with indirect supervision provided by the District Project Delivery Engineer. The full job description is available by contacting Elisa Schock at [email protected]. The successful candidate is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Relocation assistance may be offered at the time of offer.
Requirements
- Knowledge and skills typically acquired through 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, or through one of the listed alternative experience pathways.
- Alternative pathway: Registration as a Professional Engineer in Montana and 2 years of in-service bridge inspection experience, including at least 1 year as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader.
- Alternative pathway: A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program; proof of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam; and 4 years of in-service bridge inspection experience, including at least 2 years as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader.
- Alternative pathway: 7 years of in-service bridge inspection experience, including at least 2 years as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader.
- Alternative pathway: 5 years of in-service bridge inspection experience and 2 years of bridge inspection-related experience, including at least 2 years as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader.
- At least 1 year of supervision or leadership experience.
- Montana Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader certification.
- Submit a resume detailing qualifications and work history and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing qualifications for the position.
- Driver's record will be verified; successful applicants must sign a release authorizing the Department to obtain their permanent driving records.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate degrees with concentrations in structural analysis and design will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee the bridge inspection program for an assigned inspection area.
- Plan and manage the bridge inspection program.
- Perform inspection quality control.
- Supervise bridge inspectors.
- Work with the Bridge Inspection Program Manager to help meet statewide bridge inspection program goals.
Benefits
- Potential hybrid remote work arrangement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Access to low-cost Montana Health Centers for state employees and their families
- State retirement plan and additional deferred compensation savings opportunities
- Overtime compensation or compensatory time for time in pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Benefits apply from the first day of employment
- Possible relocation assistance
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
