Local Bridge Inspection Coordinator (Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Bridges) - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania : Job Details

Do you possess a strong technical background in civil engineering or a related field, an eye for detail, and excellent communication skills. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Local Bridge Inspection Coordinator to join our dynamic team within the Department of Transportation. This role plays a crucial part in managing and directing every facet of the State Bridge Inspection Program, ensuring that all operations align with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). This position not only offers professional growth opportunities but also allows you to contribute to the public good by ensuring that our bridges remain safe for daily use. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to safety, we invite you to apply for this vital role in our organization, where you will be making a significant impact on the community.This position entails managing safety inspections of existing bridge structures to ensure adherence to the NBIS and departmental protocols. Your role includes supervising civil engineers and other staff involved in inspecting both NBIS and non-NBIS structures, as well as sign structures, light poles, and retaining walls. You will oversee consultants responsible for inspecting state bridges and manage contracts related to these inspections. Additionally, you will ensure that all local and state-owned bridges measuring 8 feet or greater are inspected on schedule, preparing and managing engineering agreements to engage bridge inspection consultants. This involves developing scopes of work, creating estimates, issuing work orders, and reviewing invoices. From an engineering perspective, you will review and approve state bridge inspection reports, ensuring that necessary analyses, postings, or repairs are conducted and that inspection data is entered into the Bridge Management System within 90 days.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Montoursville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $75,658 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; and an associate's degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or
• Two years of professional civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Driver's License.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirementis currently waivedfor this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will notbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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