Bridge Inspection Supervisor

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Role Overview

The Bridge Inspection Supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining public safety and safeguarding Indiana's infrastructure investments. This position ensures compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) by leading a team of bridge inspectors in the assessment and maintenance of bridges and large culverts. This includes overseeing biennial inspections, evaluating structural integrity, and addressing safety concerns through actionable reporting and coordination.

As a Team Leader , the Bridge Inspection Supervisor is responsible for managing inspection operations, ensuring quality control, and providing mentorship and training for their team. This role demands a combination of technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to public service.

Location

This position is located in INDOT's LaPorte District, Bridge Inspection Department.

Salary

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $75,010.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

What You'll Need for Success

This person must have the following requirements to be considered for employment :

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (civil engineering is preferred but not required) from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited school.
• Registered Professional Engineers license in Indiana required; exception may be made for individuals with a bachelor's degree in engineering or a bachelor's degree in engineering and an Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Certification working towards becoming a licensed Professional Engineer in Indiana in a lower-level classification.
• At least four (4) years of experience in engineering (civil engineering is preferred), transportation research or related area.
• Must have valid Driver's License.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply civil engineering theories, principles, methods, and procedures to the engineering specialty.
• Broad knowledge of planning, design, or construction of highway or transportation project features (such as roads, bridges, pavement, or traffic structures) in accordance with engineering design and construction standards, principles and methods.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing incumbents filed of specialization.
• Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply computer aided design and drafting functions to field of specialization.
• Ability to prepare and review complex design plans and reports relating to the functional area of specialization.
• Ability to perform the algebraic, trigonometric, and higher mathematical computations applied to design operations.
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply the provisions of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Design Specifications, AASHTO Standard Specifications and Tests, ASTM Standards.
• Working knowledge of Indiana Design Manual (IDM), Indiana Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (IMUTCD), INDOT standard specifications and standard drawings.
• Knowledge of department systems not limited to Scheduling Project Management System (SPMS), Deighton Transportation Information Management System (dTIMS), ArcGIS, and Work Management System (WMS).
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

May need additional requirements depending on the assigned specialty :

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

Seniority level : Associate

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Civil Engineering and Government Administration

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