About MassDOT Highway Headquarters Bridge Inspection Unit

The Bridge Inspection Unit is part of the Headquarters Bridge Section where driven, passionate bridge enthusiastic individuals are responsible for procedure development and implementation to ensure a safe bridge for public use in conformance with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). When you choose to join the team, you will not only be a member of a robust in-house bridge inspection team you will be actively engaged in the performance/support of safety inspections and in the implementation of the bridge inspection policies and procedures.

About the Bridge Inspection Team

The Bridge Inspection Unit is overseen by the State Bridge Inspection Engineer who has the overall responsibility of supervising and management of operations to support the MassDOT bridge inspection program and ensure compliance with the NBIS. Assisting in these efforts are Area Bridge Inspection Engineers who are assigned to Districts and perform a quality assurance role that ensures District Bridge Inspection Units are performing inspections at an acceptable level establish in our bridge inspection procedures. In addition, the Underwater Operations Engineer oversees that dive inspections are programmed and performed safely and at an acceptable established level of quality. Engineers and Coordinators program support services that including, consultant inspections and bridge load ratings, equipment purchases including ladders, hand tools, waders, vans, bucket trucks, access rental equipment, scuba supplies, boat, and vehicle maintenance, vendor management and invoicing. Additional detailed policy/procedures are outlined in our 2015 Bridge Inspection Handbook | Mass.gov .

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees the procurement of bridge inspection and load rating contracts including consultant and various vendors.Serves as project/contract manager on bridge inspection, bridge load rating, and bridge scour appraisal contracts.Assists the Bridge Inspection Engineer with scope development and implementation of assignments on consultant contracts for bridge inspection, bridge load rating, bridge scour appraisal, and other special assignment tasks as needed.Assists the Bridge Inspection Engineer with review of proposals and addendum requests for contracted consultant services on bridge inspection, bridge load rating, bridge scour appraisal, and other special assignment tasks.Prepares necessary correspondence during the administration of consultant bridge inspection, bridge load rating, and bridge scour appraisal.Monitors consultants' performance on assignments for timeliness and quality of submissions. Recommends payment approval for assigned work based the actual progress of work documented in invoice submissions.Maintains accurate records within the 4D Bridge Inspection Management System (BIMS) relating to approved proposals including hours, limiting fees, direct expenses as well as the expenditure of funds for bridge inspection, bridge load rating, and bridge scour appraisal assignments and overall contract totals.Provides training, guidance and mentoring to engineers of lower grades in the practice of bridge inspection and rating and the use of AASHTO specifications, FHWA regulations and manuals, and MassDOT standards.Reviews the performance of subordinates in immediate reporting relationships by adhering to the guidelines of the Employee Performance Review system (EPRS) to ensure increased communications and successful implementation of the system.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of procurement regulations.Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and other office applications.Knowledge of state procedures governing the purchasing and requisitioning of supplies and equipment.Knowledge of state accounting and budgetary procedures including terminology.

This position is eligible for a five thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired to the Unit E collective bargaining unit at MassDOT. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee’s first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period. Only candidates external to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation are eligible for the sign-on bonus.

About MassDOT

The 4,000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.

MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail Transit. Headquarters (Planning Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

About MassDOT Highway Headquarters Bridge Inspection Unit

The Bridge Inspection Unit is part of the Headquarters Bridge Section where driven, passionate bridge enthusiastic individuals are responsible for procedure development and implementation to ensure a safe bridge for public use in conformance with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). When you choose to join the team, you will not only be a member of a robust in-house bridge inspection team you will be actively engaged in the performance/support of safety inspections and in the implementation of the bridge inspection policies and procedures.

About the Bridge Inspection Team

The Bridge Inspection Unit is overseen by the State Bridge Inspection Engineer who has the overall responsibility of supervising and management of operations to support the MassDOT bridge inspection program and ensure compliance with the NBIS. Assisting in these efforts are Area Bridge Inspection Engineers who are assigned to Districts and perform a quality assurance role that ensures District Bridge Inspection Units are performing inspections at an acceptable level establish in our bridge inspection procedures. In addition, the Underwater Operations Engineer oversees that dive inspections are programmed and performed safely and at an acceptable established level of quality. Engineers and Coordinators program support services that including, consultant inspections and bridge load ratings, equipment purchases including ladders, hand tools, waders, vans, bucket trucks, access rental equipment, scuba supplies, boat, and vehicle maintenance, vendor management and invoicing. Additional detailed policy/procedures are outlined in our 2015 Bridge Inspection Handbook | Mass.gov .

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversees the procurement of bridge inspection and load rating contracts including consultant and various vendors.Serves as project/contract manager on bridge inspection, bridge load rating, and bridge scour appraisal contracts.Assists the Bridge Inspection Engineer with scope development and implementation of assignments on consultant contracts for bridge inspection, bridge load rating, bridge scour appraisal, and other special assignment tasks as needed.Assists the Bridge Inspection Engineer with review of proposals and addendum requests for contracted consultant services on bridge inspection, bridge load rating, bridge scour appraisal, and other special assignment tasks.Prepares necessary correspondence during the administration of consultant bridge inspection, bridge load rating, and bridge scour appraisal.Monitors consultants' performance on assignments for timeliness and quality of submissions. Recommends payment approval for assigned work based the actual progress of work documented in invoice submissions.Maintains accurate records within the 4D Bridge Inspection Management System (BIMS) relating to approved proposals including hours, limiting fees, direct expenses as well as the expenditure of funds for bridge inspection, bridge load rating, and bridge scour appraisal assignments and overall contract totals.Provides training, guidance and mentoring to engineers of lower grades in the practice of bridge inspection and rating and the use of AASHTO specifications, FHWA regulations and manuals, and MassDOT standards.Reviews the performance of subordinates in immediate reporting relationships by adhering to the guidelines of the Employee Performance Review system (EPRS) to ensure increased communications and successful implementation of the system.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of procurement regulations.Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and other office applications.Knowledge of state procedures governing the purchasing and requisitioning of supplies and equipment.Knowledge of state accounting and budgetary procedures including terminology.

This position is eligible for a five thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired to the Unit E collective bargaining unit at MassDOT. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee’s first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period. Only candidates external to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation are eligible for the sign-on bonus.

About MassDOT

The 4,000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.

MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail Transit. Headquarters (Planning Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in civil engineering work in such areas as construction, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils and materials, of which (B) at least three years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience, and the substitutions below.Substitutions:I. An Associate's degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.III. A Graduate degree with a major in civil engineering may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.NOTE: The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines, such as construction, survey, hydraulics, design, transportation, structural, soils, sanitary, environmental, drafting, highway, architectural, mining, airport and materials.Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722.For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in civil engineering work in such areas as construction, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils and materials, of which (B) at least three years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience, and the substitutions below.Substitutions:I. An Associate's degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.III. A Graduate degree with a major in civil engineering may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.NOTE: The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines, such as construction, survey, hydraulics, design, transportation, structural, soils, sanitary, environmental, drafting, highway, architectural, mining, airport and materials.Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License may be required.For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us.For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857‐368‐4722.For a disability‐related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857‐274‐1935.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.