Bridge Inspection Team Leader

THE POSITION Are you wondering if you are headed in the right career direction? Explore exciting opportunities at the Department of Transportation by envisioning yourself leading a team in conducting thorough bridge inspections across various structures within a designated district. Take the first step towards your ideal career path by applying now. DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor, you will oversee a team responsible for conducting safety inspections on bridges in compliance with the national bridge inspection standards and departmental regulations. Your role will involve supervising and conducting safety inspections on various structural components of existing bridges, including foundations, supports, steel beams, girders, truss members, and concrete footings. Additionally, you will inspect bridge elements such as expansion devices, approach slabs, piers, rivets, bolts, welds, and safety features to ensure compliance with safety standards and identify any potential issues like accident damage or corrosion. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position 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 Indiana. 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: One year as a Transportation Construction Inspector; or 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; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Condition of Employment: This position is required to meet the qualifications for a bridge inspection team leader as defined by the current National Bridge Inspection Standards. This position requires possession of a valid non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . 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/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video. 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 visit and click on the benefits box. Eligibility rules apply. 01 Condition of Employment - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension? Yes No 02 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide you license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below. 03 Condition of Employment - Do you possess an active Professional Engineer license? Yes No 04 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide your license number. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below. 05 Condition of Employment - Have you successfully passed the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam? Yes No 06 Condition of Employment - Have you successfully completed a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course? Yes No 07 Condition of Employment - Are you NICET certified as a Level III or Level IV Bridge Safety Inspector? Yes No 08 Condition of Employment - What level of conferred degree do you possess in engineering from a college or university accredited by or determined as substantially equivalent by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and 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 are claiming credits/degree 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 visit and click on Other Information. A. A conferred Associate's degree B. A conferred Bachelor's degree or higher C. None 09 Condition of Employment - How much full-time bridge inspection work experience do you possess? A. 5 years or more B. 4 but less than 5 years C. 2 but less than 4 years D. None of the above 10 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Transportation Construction Inspector for one or more years full-time? Yes No 11 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 12 How many years of full-time construction inspection experience do you possess? A. 4 years or more B. 3 but less than 4 years C. 2 but less than 3 years D. 1 but less than 2 years E . click apply for full job details