Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 4 - Statewide

West Virginia Department of Transportation • Charleston, WV

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 4 performs advanced level bridge safety inspection and analysis work and supervises the performance of a bridge safety inspection team. This role may involve strenuous physical labor and hazardous working conditions, including climbing on bridge superstructures and substructures, and exposure to severe weather conditions. The position reports to the Operations Division in Charleston, WV, at the Smith Street location, while serving statewide.

Requirements

• Certification as a Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 4 by the West Virginia Department of Transportation.
• Option 1: Documented (8) eight years of Board approved technical experience and obtained 900 TDH’s from the AAS Highway Engineering Technology – Bridge Inspection Concentration degree requirements.
• Option 2: Documented (8) eight years of Board approved technical progressive experience after obtaining a Board approved bachelor’s degree or associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, or similar technical degree from an accredited college or university.
• Option 3: Documented (5) five years of Board approved technical progressive experience after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology from an ABET accredited college or university and passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
• Option 4: Documented (7) seven years of Board approved technical experience after obtaining a bachelor’s degree or associate degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Option 5: Obtain 90 TDH’s per year from the AAS Highway Engineering – Bridge Inspection Concentration degree requirements until 8 years of documented Board approved technical experience as a bridge inspector has been met.
• Knowledge of the manuals and standards of the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials and the American Institute of Steel Construction applicable to bridge safety inspection.
• Knowledge of federal and state manuals and standards applicable to bridge safety inspection.
• Knowledge of bridge design and construction principles and bridge mechanics.
• Ability to effectively supervise the work of others.
• Ability to interpret plans and specifications.
• Ability to perform stress analysis.
• Ability to compute areas and volumes.
• Ability to keep accurate notes and records.
• Ability to make detailed sketches.
• Ability to complete standard forms and inventories.
• Ability to write narrative technical reports.
• Ability to climb bridge structures and perform strenuous physical activities.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and schedules the work of bridge safety inspection teams within the district.
• Supervises the work performed through the bridge safety inspection team supervisors.
• Reviews and edits draft inspection reports completed by inspectors for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to established guidelines.
• Performs preliminary technical analysis such as stress analysis.
• Reviews the quality of completed inspection work by comparing reported data with actual structural condition.
• Writes periodic progress reports on the bridge safety inspection program within a district as required.
• Works as an inspection team member or inspection team supervisor in the absence of other inspectors or supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree