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Nature of Work
Under limited supervision, an employee in this class performs advanced
level bridge safety inspection and analysis work and supervises the
performance of a bridge safety inspection team. May perform strenuous
physical labor. Hazardous working conditions involve climbing on the
superstructure and substructure of bridges. The work may involve exposure to
severe weather conditions. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This classification is distinguished from the Bridge Safety Inspector 3
class by the assignment of advanced responsibility for planning and executing
bridge inspections, analysis of inspection findings, and supervision of
inspection team members.
Examples of Work
Essential Job Functions (Any specific position in this class may not include all of
the duties listed, nor do the examples listed cover all of the duties which may be
assigned.)
Plans and schedules the work of bridge safety inspection teams within the
district.
Supervises the work performed through the bridge safety inspection team
supervisors.
Reviews and edits draft inspection reports completed by inspectors for
accuracy, completeness, and conformance to established guidelines.
Performs preliminary technical analysis such as stress analysis.
Reviews the quality of completed inspection work by comparing reported data
with actual structural condition.
Writes periodic progress reports on the bridge safety inspection program
within a district as required.
Works as an inspection team member or inspection team supervisor in the
absence of other inspectors or supervisors.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of the manuals and standards of the American Association
of State Highway Transportation Officials and the American Institute of
Steel Construction applicable to bridge safety inspection.
In-depth knowledge of federal and state manuals and standards applicable to
bridge safety inspection.
Extensive knowledge of bridge design and construction principles and bridge
mechanics.
Ability to effectively supervise the work of others.
Ability to interpret plans and specifications.
Ability to perform stress analysis.
Ability to compute areas and volumes.
Ability to keep accurate notes and records.
Ability to make detailed sketches.
Ability to complete standard forms and inventories.
Ability to write narrative technical reports.
Ability to climb bridge structures and perform strenuous physical activities.
Minimums Qualifications
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Training:
Education equivalent to graduation from a standard four-year high
school.
Experience:
Ten years of full-time experience or equivalent part-time paid
employment in bridge safety inspection or bridge safety inspection
report review.
Substitution:
An Associate degree in engineering from a regionally accredited
college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
Special Requirement:
Successful completion of a training course based on the Federal Highway
Administration's 'Bridge Inspector's Training Manual' and a satisfactory
score on the Division of Highway's 'Bridge Inspector's Certification
Test' are required. Possession of a valid driver's license is also
required.
Note: Certification as a Transportation Engineering Technician- Senior by the
Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Program may be given
preference for promotional purposes.
Established: 11/16/93
Revised: 3/6/96, 11/16/01,3/2/09
Effective:
3/2/09