Senior Bridge Inspector - District 7 Assistant Bridge Inspection Supervisor (61035285) at Department of Transportation-Headquarters

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Performs periodic inspection and evaluations of bridge substructure and superstructure elements including timber rot, concrete spalls and cracks, section loss due to rust, scour, settlement, and collision damage from waterway or highway traffic. Conducts both visual and tactile inspections of bridge decks, superstructure, substructure, roadway approaches, and guardrails in accordance with the Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual (BIRM), the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE), and the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) practices and methods.

Assists in overseeing and managing District Bridge Inspection personnel and program, performs QC/QA on inspections, and prepares inspection reports, structure inventory and appraisal sheets. During field inspection, determines the preliminary structural condition and safe load limit until a more comprehensive structural analysis can be performed by the Bridge Management Office and/or contracted consultant personnel. Reviews bridge inspection reports to ensure accuracy and timeliness of reports within the departmental and federal bridge program guidelines.

Assists in coordination between Bridge Management Office, District Bridge Engineering staff, and contracted consultants on matters pertaining to bridge maintenance, inspection, and load posting. This includes coordinating inspection schedules, posting sign placement or removal, post maintenance inspections, administrative requests, and FHWA inquiries.

Enters daily work reports and bridge deficiencies in Highway Maintenance Management System (HMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS). Keeps abreast with the latest bridge repairs, postings, and construction project statuses.

Assists in instruction and training of bridge inspectors in the proper use of various inspection tools and equipment. Instructs unit members daily in safety practices such as flagging operations, wearing of safety equipment vehicle safety, working around or near traffic, and other occupational hazards such as snakes, insects, plants, and animals.

Assists in emergency or inclement weather operations throughout the district and state, including operating inclement weather equipment and performing special inspections after an event. This may include inspection or monitoring of maintenance repairs and rehabilitations, collisions, or natural disasters. May include working extended hours or extended shift operations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

A high school diploma and six (6) years of bridge inspection related work experience in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions involves frequent bending, kneeling, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs. Walking for extended periods, treading rough terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and in natural environmental hazards. May require occasional exposure to noise. May require working outside of normal work schedules and weekends.

Job Info:

• Company: Department of Transportation-Headquarters
• Position: Senior Bridge Inspector - District 7 Assistant Bridge Inspection Supervisor (61035285)
• Work Location: Orangeburg, SC
• Country: US

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