Bridge Inspection Team Leader (Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor)
About The Position
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking a motivated Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor to take on the role of Bridge Inspection Team Leader. This position leads a bridge inspection team that evaluates bridge structures to ensure they meet important safety standards. Your work will focus on inspecting bridge components, documenting findings, and coordinating field operations. As a Bridge Inspection Team Leader, you will perform duties such as directing inspection staff, overseeing daily inspection activities, examining bridge structures, components, and safety features for damage or deterioration, maintaining accurate inspection reports, forms, photos, and field sketches, arranging equipment, permits, and access needs with maintenance units and railroads, promoting safe work practices and monitoring conditions at inspection sites, and providing training, guidance, and performance evaluations for assigned staff.
Requirements
- One year as a Transportation Construction Inspector (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
- Two years of construction inspection experience and an associate’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology
- An equivalent combination of experience and training
- Must meet the qualifications for a bridge inspection team leader as defined by the current National Bridge Inspection Standards
- Possession of a valid non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License or equivalent
- Must meet the PA residency requirement
Responsibilities
- Direct inspection staff and oversee daily inspection activities
- Examine bridge structures, components, and safety features for damage or deterioration
- Maintain accurate inspection reports, forms, photos, and field sketches
- Arrange equipment, permits, and access needs with maintenance units and railroads
- Promote safe work practices and monitor conditions at inspection sites
- Provide training, guidance, and performance evaluations for assigned staff
Benefits
- Telework opportunity (part-time)
- Equal employment opportunity
- Commitment to a diverse workforce
- Inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people
- No discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
