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The Utah Department of Transportation is looking for a motivated person to be an In-Service Bridge Inspection Team Leader in the Structures Division.  You will lead one or more inspectors in the in-service inspection of bridges under the direction of the Bridge Inspection Program Manager. You must have, or be able to obtain within one year of hiring, a CDL and qualify to operate an under-bridge crane. You must also be able to become a Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI) within one year of hire (the applicable National Highway Institute course will be paid for by the department). Principal Duties As an In-Service Bridge Inspection Team Leader, your duties will include:

• In-Service Bridge inspection planning and scheduling. 
• Evaluation of and documentation of the condition of bridges on Utah's State and Local Government roadways through in-service bridge inspections, report generation, checking, and review.
• Developing appropriate safety and/or service plans for in-service bridge inspections.
• Training of other In-Service Bridge Inspection Team members.
• Coordination with local government agencies, private companies, consultants and other areas/divisions of UDOT.
• Presentation of inspection findings to engineering staff for inclusion in bridge planning and response.
• Using tools and instruments such as small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Ultrasonic Testing, tablet computers, Etc. to aid inspections.
• Emergency response bridge inspection(s).
• Coordinating traffic control for inspection activities.
• Maintaining the structures database and evaluating/determining condition trends.
• Construction inspection of small bridge projects.
• Scoping of future bridge rehabilitation or preservation projects.
• Perform bridge Load Ratings.
• Other duties as assigned, as necessary to accurately assess and maintain the health of Utah's Structure Inventory.

Minimum Qualifications In order to qualify, you must:

• Have, or be able to obtain within one year of hire, a valid CDL license and be able to maintain a valid license thereafter (the applicable training will be provided by the department).
• Be, or meet the requirements to be within one year of hire, a Certified Bridge Inspector (the applicable National Highway Institute course will be paid for by the department).
• Have, or be able to obtain within one year of hire, a Remote Pilot License from the FAA (the applicable training will be provided by the department).
• Have at least 6 months of bridge inspection experience.
• Be registered as a professional engineer in Utah (Engineer III).
  • Position may be filled as an Engineer II for those who do not meet the criteria of being registered as a professional engineer (this includes those that are licensed in other states pending licensure in Utah), but have satisfactorily completed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) and two years of engineering experience post graduation. Selected candidate must be able to pass the PE exam within one year of hire.
  • Position may be filled as an Engineer I for those who do not meet the criteria of being registered as a professional engineer, but have satisfactorily completed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE). Selected candidate must be abl e to pass the PE exam within one year of hire.

Preferences Preference may be given to those that have non-destructive testing certifications, such as ultrasonic, dye-penetrant, mag-particle, welding, etc Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Here are some of the knowledge, skills and abilities that are typically associated with the job, though not all-inclus ve:

• applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
• speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
• plan, organize and prioritize time and workload in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines
• develop and/or implement new policies/procedures/standards and/or rules/regulations
• communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• monitor or track information or data
• speak before a group of people
• work independently with little or no supervision

Supplemental Information Here is some information you should be aware of:

• This position requires occasional overtime and frequent travel. The travel is approximately 1 week per month and may last up to 4 nights (5 days) in duration.
• This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing of employees after hire. A conditional offer of employment may be made pending drug test results.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
• Requires the incumbent to inspect bridges from above and below using various equipment and may include working at heights, in confined spaces, and with outside elements such as insects, inclement weather, etc.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.

Why Should You Join Our Team?

The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, Enhance quality of life through transportation. We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want -- and we make sure they can do it safely. 

You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit. 

Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Work ing for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click here{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}

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The Agency

UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.

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