Bridge Inspection Supervisor

State of MontanaMissoula, MT
Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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 Leader
  • 7 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.
  • Montana Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader.
  • 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.”
  • Driver’s record will be verified.
  • Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records.
  • Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.
  • Participation in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Nice To Haves

  • Graduate degrees with concentrations in structural analysis and design will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

  • Directs and oversees the bridge inspection program for the assigned inspection area.
  • Bridge inspection program planning and management.
  • Inspection quality control.
  • Supervision of bridge inspectors.

Benefits

  • 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
  • $5000 sign-on bonus
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