Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor - Bridge Inspection

THE POSITION

The Department of Transportation is actively looking for a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor to join their team in Blair County. This role involves overseeing a dedicated bridge inspection team within the designated Engineering District, ensuring that all bridge safety inspections are conducted on existing structures in compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards as well as departmental guidelines. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and integrity of the region's bridges, contributing to the overall infrastructure quality.

If you are passionate about transportation safety and want to make a significant impact, consider applying today to become a valued member of the District 9-0 team!

In this position, you will oversee a bridge inspection assistant while executing a range of technical responsibilities related to the assessment of bridges and other structures, adhering to the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). Your duties will include conducting safety inspections on existing bridges, evaluating all structural elements such as concrete footings, abutments, wing walls, bearings, back walls, steel beams, girders, truss members, pre‑stressed concrete beams, timber construction, bridge decks, wearing surfaces, expansion devices, approach slabs, relief joints, piers, bents, rivets, bolts, welds, and various safety features.

You will also inspect for issues like accident damage, water erosion of footings, and the wear or corrosion of pins, eyebars, and other steel components, as well as the condition of bearings.

You will be responsible for maintaining comprehensive bridge inspection records, which include data from the Bridge Management System (BMS3), D-491 forms, photographs, field sketches, and other relevant documents specific to each bridge. Occasionally, you may be assigned special tasks such as inspecting bridges under eight feet, documenting unique bridge conditions, conducting damage assessments, monitoring scour, or measuring the thickness of wearing surfaces and section loss.

It is essential to stay updated on BMS3 for inquiries and to ensure accurate data entry into the computer system. Additionally, you will coordinate with County Maintenance Units and railroads as necessary, both verbally and in writing, to provide the required equipment, permits, and support staff for safe access to structures. You will supervise the collection of field data, including photographs, sketches, narrative descriptions, inspection forms, and detailed reports.

Finally, you will prepare a well‑organized and thoroughly documented bridge inspection report that addresses critical findings related to the current condition and deficiencies of the structures, in compliance with NBIS requirements.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:
  Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,971.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Transportation Construction Inspector (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);
• Two years of construction inspection experience and an associate’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology;
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This position is required to meet the qualifications for a bridge inspection team leader as defined by the current National Bridge Inspection Standards.
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