SR CERTIFIED UNDERWATER BRIDGE INSP - 55006285

State of Florida

23h•$74,071 - $95,857•Onsite

About The Position

This position will supervise employees, coordinate inspection schedules and perform field inspections, manage all diving activities for the district, and manage bridge inspection records and bridge inventories.

Requirements

Knowledge of federal and state bridge inspection principles, techniques, procedures
Knowledge of bridge construction and material characteristics
Knowledge of testing methods for specific bridge deficiencies
Knowledge of the Bridge Management System
Knowledge of Comprehensive Inventory Database (CID)
Skilled in performing underwater bridge inspections
Skilled in interpreting plans and specifications
Skilled in using computers including applications such as word processing, spreadsheet programs and Florida Department of Transportation Mainframe
Skilled in working with internal and external customers in a tactful and courteous manner
Skilled in communicating effectively, orally and in writing
Skilled in the use of equipment required for underwater operations
Ability to operate various equipment for inspection purposes such as launch and retrieval of boats
Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments
Ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, and bridge structures
Ability to work outdoors and close quarters, in various weather conditions, terrains and elevations
Ability to work from a boat or barge for extended periods to include walking, standing, crawling, stooping, wading, and swimming
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to supervise
Possess an Advanced Diver or Rescue Diver certification from the Professional Association for Dive Instructors or National Association for Underwater Instructors or equivalent.
Certified as a Bridge Inspector by the Florida Department of Transportation.
Class E Driver License Required.
This position requires a valid Class E driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy.

Responsibilities

Supervises employees spending the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work.
Coordinates inspection schedules and performs field inspections on structures within the District, as required, in accordance with requirements specified in the Department’s Manual for Bridge and Other Structures Inspection and Reporting; and the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and assures the quality of the work that is performed by other team members.
Manage all diving activities for the District, including ensuring all diving operations are performed in accordance with Department dive procedures.
Maintains bridge inspection records and bridge inventories by overseeing the preparation of a thorough and complete Inspection and Comprehensive Inventory Data Report, which clearly describes conditions of the inspected structure.
Reviews material from previous inspections collected by subordinates including deficiencies, quantities, channel profiles, site conditions and previous work performed.
Coordinates Construction Acceptance Inspections and oversees report preparation and makes recommendations when required.
Leads other inspectors by example by being proficient in all aspects of structural inspection, in accordance with the governing documents noted above.
Advises management on bridge inspection related topics including the condition of specific structures and of the inventory as a whole and makes recommendations for improvement including but not limited to participating in the Long-Range Estimate process.