Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 3 (40 Hour)

Recruitment #210623-8807FE-001

Location

Colchester, CT
New Haven, CT
Newington, CT
Norwich, CT
Rocky Hill, CT
Thomaston, CT

Date Opened

6/29/2021 12:00:00 AM

Salary

$68,885 - $99,474/year (*New State Employees start at minimum of salary range)

Job Type

Open to the Public

Close Date

7/20/2021 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Do you want to be part of a great team of professionals who are ensuring that Connecticut's bridges are safe and sound? Do you also enjoy working in the great outdoors? If so, apply today!

The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is accepting applications for a Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 3 position in the Bridge Safety and Evaluation section of the Division of Bridges in the Office of Engineering. This position may be located in Colchester, New Haven, Newington, Norwich, Rocky Hill, or Thomaston. The work location for this position may be determined based on the preference of the selected candidate in conjunction with the operational needs of the DOT.

The Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 3 is the lead member of a team responsible for the technical inspection of bridges and related structures in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards and all other existing manuals, policies and procedures. Work includes preparing neat/accurate engineering-related documents such as drawings and inspection reports.

In this important role you must be available to travel both within and outside of normal working hours, for site visits, training, meetings, etc. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required. Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some danger of injury or physical harm from highway and construction environments and a moderate degree of discomfort from exposure to year-round weather conditions.

You may be called 24/7 due to bridge emergencies and will be required to perform field work outdoors in all types of terrain and weather conditions, at heights up to 75 feet or more, and in confined spaces such as culverts or inside box beam bridges. This hands-on position requires work in water, in bucket trucks, on ladders, and in underbridge inspection equipment and includes exposure to traffic, environmental hazards, and potential dangers and irritants/allergens such as wildlife, insects, vegetation, etc. requiring you to climb and lifting to navigate your duties.

This position is full time, 40 hours per week and is in the P-4 (Engineering and Scientific) bargaining unit. The DOT offers a competitive starting salary and excellent State benefits package including health/dental insurance, generous paid time off, retirement plan, alternate work schedule options and a multitude of other benefits. We also offer the convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and ample free parking. We are centrally located in Newington with easy access from major highways and by public transportation.

Play the video below to learn more about working as part of the engineering team at the Connecticut DOT!

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the closing date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. You must specify all locations that you are interested in on your application in order to be considered for those locations.

Candidates must list their valid Driver's license number, expiration date and issuing State, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications, in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of their application. Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility, and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties. A physical exam may be required.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, available to travel for training, conferences, meetings, field reviews, etc. both within and outside of normal working hours, when necessary, and must possess and retain a valid driver’s license.

Applicants must include a resume within the "Resume Tab" of their application. Ensure that your application is complete before submitting it. Applicants will be unable to make revisions once their application is submitted into the JobAps system.

NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance appraisals, cover letters, college transcripts, verification of degree completion, foreign education equivalency reports from a recognized USA accrediting service, licensure, employment/supervisory references, etc.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQ’s) which will be sent to you by email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Check your SPAM/Junk folders as emails could end up there in error.

Interviews may be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.

Direct questions pertaining to this recruitment to: Nasreen Mustafa at nasreen.mustafa@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation, this class is accountable for acting as a lead bridge safety inspector of an inspection team(s), charged with the technical inspection of bridges and related structures in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards promulgated by the United States Department of Transportation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Serves as lead inspector of an inspection team(s) charged with the technical inspection of bridges and related structures in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards; inspects bridges for corrosion and deterioration in steel beams and girders; evaluates coating condition; makes technical measurements to determine bridge cross-sectional area reduction; inspects concrete beams and girders for spalling, diagonal cracking and flexure (vertical) cracking; inspects abutments, piers and bents for evidence of tilt or settlement as well as corrosion; inspects decks, trusses, bearings, etc., for deterioration and/or corrosion; prepares reports of bridge inspections, including notes and sketches; may operate special bridge inspection equipment; performs special bridge tests such as Dye Penetrant test and Magnetic Particle test; evaluates extent and seriousness of bridge defects noted during inspections, making on the spot reports as necessary; prepares accurate and complete reports of all bridge inspections; supervises and trains technicians and bridge safety inspectors of lower grade in the techniques, procedures and method of bridge inspection; processes digital photographs and other electronic documents; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of technical bridge inspections; considerable knowledge of bridge components, their purposes and interrelationships; some knowledge of basic civil engineering principles as applied to bridge construction; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; considerable ability to prepare neat and accurate drawings and sketches; considerable ability to operate and adjust specialized bridge inspection measurement and detection devices; considerable ability to prepare complete and accurate bridge inspection reports; ability to read and interpret basic bridge construction plans; ability to operate a camera and computer; some supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in bridge inspection assignments in a responsible technical capacity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

For State Employees, five (5) years of experience as a Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector may be substituted for the General Experience.
Current certification as a Level 3 or 4 Bridge Safety Inspector under the National Society of Professional Engineer's program for National Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) may be substituted for the General Experience.
Meeting the requirements for registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Connecticut may be substituted for the General Experience.
Possession of a Professional Engineer's license in the State of Connecticut may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a degree or coursework in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a closely related field
Experience with construction methods, materials, equipment and instruments
Experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) or similar software programs
Experience using Bluebeam and Microsoft Excel
Experience performing mathematical computations
Experience creating, reading and interpreting scales, diagrams, plans, specifications and drawings
Experience leveraging interpersonal skills to work cohesively as part of a team
Experience communicating verbally and in writing with teammates and stakeholders of all levels

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess certification for successful completion of the comprehensive bridge safety inspection training course based on the "Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual" (United States Department of Transportation) at time 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, incumbents 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.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.