Bridge Inspector (Engineering Technician)

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Bridge Inspector (Engineering Technician)

Salary

$39,003.00 - $58,211.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2024-84360-12010

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 800

Opening Date

05/17/2024

Closing Date

5/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

12010

Position Number

00119406

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00080800

Bureau / Division

Transportation - Engineering District 8-0

Worksite Address

2140 Herr St

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17103

Contact Name

Ryan McCusker

Contact Email

rymccusker@pa.gov

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• Benefits

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THE POSITION

The Department of Transportation is currently on the lookout for a skilled individual to join their team as a Bridge Inspector. As a Bridge Inspector, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a comprehensive 12-month training program within the District Bridge Inspection Unit. Your main responsibility will be to assist the team leader in conducting thorough inspections of bridges and other structures, while also performing various technical tasks associated with the inspection process. If you believe you have the necessary skills and expertise, don't hesitate to apply today and seize this exciting opportunity to contribute to the safety and maintenance of our infrastructure!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a member of the bridge inspection team, your role will involve providing assistance to the team leader in carrying out a range of technical tasks related to the inspection of bridges and other structures. These tasks will be conducted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). You will be responsible for performing or assisting with safety inspections on existing bridges, which will include examining various structural elements such as bridge members, foundations, supports, and components. Your duties will also encompass inspecting all structural components, including 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 safety features like safety parapets, guide-rails, approach roadway alignment, deck geometry, vertical clearances, and bridge signing. It will be your responsibility to assess bridges for any conditions that may indicate accident damage, water scouring of footings, wear or corrosion on pins, eye-bars, and other steel members, as well as the overall condition of bearings.

In addition to inspections, you will be required to measure bridge components, record clearances, sketch and document deterioration, and rate the condition of various bridge elements. Your role will also involve preparing comprehensive bridge inspection reports that detail the findings regarding the current condition and any identified deficiencies. You will assist in conducting underwater inspections, crane inspections, and various deck surveys as part of your responsibilities. Maintaining accurate bridge inspection records will be crucial, and you will be expected to record data in systems such as BMS2 and iForms, as well as capture photographs and field sketches. Additionally, you will play a part in maintaining the bridge inspection equipment and ensuring that the two-year inspection cycle is adhered to. This cycle will include annual, semi-annual, crane, and special inspections. As part of your duties, you will inventory, inspect, and document the current condition and deficiencies of overhead sign structures, roadway retaining walls, and high mast lighting. Finally, you will be responsible for maintaining all required documentation mandated by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for all state-owned structures.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00119406) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment

• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

• Vendor-controlled position. Work hours may vary to meet operational needs.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• An associate degree in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or any other appropriate field of engineering technology.

• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

  Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

  How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 will 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

  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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

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INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

• Yes

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  Do you have a conferred associate's degree or higher, or are you within three months of completing an associate's degree or higher, in surveying, drafting, designing, civil, or any other appropriate field of engineering technology? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

• Yes

• No

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  If you do not have a conferred associate's degree or higher, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply.

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov