ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I - ASST. LOCAL BRIDGE INSPECTION TECHNICIAN - BUREAU OF BRIDGES & STRUCTURES

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable to provide working knowledge of structural inspections of Local Public Agency (LPA) structures needed by the Bureau of Bridges and Structures (BBS) in administering the Federal Bridge Standards and State Statutes. Additionally, this position reviews and updates structure inventory data in the Illinois Structure Information System.

Requirements

Completion of two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a job related to technical/science curriculum. OR Two years of engineering experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Frequent statewide travel with overnight stays.
Ability to inspect bridges with the use of ladders, waders, and under-bridge inspection vehicles.
Successful completion of a background screening.

Responsibilities

Assists in scheduling inspections with district offices and Local Public Agencies (LPA).
Assists in performing inspections of LPA bridges.
Assists in collecting field measurements and photographs, recording structural deterioration or damage for structural capacity determination.
Prepares clear and accurate sketches, summarizing findings in the field.
Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling).
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
(12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources