State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1 (40 Hour) (8804FS)

$30.64-$41.71 Hourly / $2,450.66-$3,336.37 BiWeekly /
$63,962.00-$87,079.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for performing as a member of a bridge safety inspection team, inspecting bridges and related structures in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards promulgated by the United States Department of Transportation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 3 or other employee of higher grade in the performance of routine tasks; receives closer supervision when performing more advanced tasks. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Reviews bridge plans and previous inspection reports; 
  • Coordinates traffic control and equipment at inspection site; 
  • Assists in the inspection of bridges for corrosion and deterioration in steel beams and girders; 
  • Assists in the evaluation of coating condition; 
  • Makes technical measurements to determine bridge cross sectional area reduction; 
  • Assists in the inspection of concrete beams and girders for spalling, diagonal cracking, and flexure (vertical) cracking; 
  • Assists in the inspection of abutments, piers, columns, and bents for evidence of tilt, settlement, or corrosion; 
  • Assists in the inspection of decks, trusses, bearing devices, and other bridge components for deterioration and/or corrosion; 
  • Assists in the inspection of waterways under bridges; 
  • Drafts and prepares reports of bridge inspections, including inspection notes and sketches; 
  • Processes digital photographs and other electronic documents; 
  • May operate special bridge inspection equipment and/or perform special bridge tests such as Dye Penetrant test and Magnetic Particle test; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of bridge types, structural components, and functions;  
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • prepare neat and accurate drawings or sketches; 
    • operate electronic or mechanical measuring devices and other tools and equipment; 
    • read and interpret construction plans; 
    • perform mathematical computations; 
    • operate a camera and computer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in field construction inspection, bridge maintenance work or bridge safety inspection.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university accredited by or determined as substantially equivalent by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.
  • For state employees one (1) year of experience in bridge inspection at the level of a Transportation Technician may be substituted for the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Permanent assignment to this class is contingent upon successful completion of an FHWA (Federal Highway Administration)-approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course given within one (1) year of appointment.
  • The appointing authority may require possession of an appropriate current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of appointment and during employment in this class.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In addition to good health, candidates appointed to positions in this class must have and retain sufficient strength, stamina, agility, and visual and auditory acuity necessary to perform all the duties of the class.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to considerable danger of injury or physical harm due to falls, traffic, and hazardous fumes and may be exposed to a moderate degree of discomfort from weather conditions.

APPOINTMENT

After completion of two (2) years of successful and satisfactory performance as a Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1, an incumbent will be promoted by reclassification to Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 2 without examination.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(14)-Inspection-Investigation

BARGAINING UNIT

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

FS 18

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 1 (40 Hour) in Salary Group FS 18 approved effective July 31, 2017. (Revised to modify content, modernize format, and add Acknowledgement section) Item No. 23-206

EFFECTIVE DATE

09/21/2023

CLASS: 8804FS; EST: 10/25/1974; REV: 9/21/2023;