Title: Engineer Structure and Bridge Inspection Moveable

Hiring Range: $72,738 to $100,000

Pay Band:

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Hampton Roads District Office

Agency Website: jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Hampton Roads District, is seeking individuals interested in joining our team who are able to coordinate visual and operational inspections of the mechanical or hydraulic components of movable bridges. Provide technical guidance and support related to the construction, maintenance and rehabilitation projects for the functional systems of movable bridges.

Core Responsibilities include:

Inspection â Coordinate routine visual and operational inspections of the mechanical or hydraulic components and their structural supports of movable bridges. Evaluate damage or mechanical malfunctions affecting the operation of movable bridges and provide assessments and recommendations.

Inspection Reports â Prepare technical inspection reports, evaluate and assign component condition ratings and make recommendations for maintenance and rehabilitation. Determine and provide prioritization of recommended corrective action.

Technical Guidance and Support â Provide technical guidance and support related to the construction, maintenance and rehabilitation projects for the functional systems of movable bridges. Develop effective and economical recommendations to respond to mechanical problems or mechanical related maintenance injuries.

Inspection â Coordinate routine visual and operational inspections of the mechanical components of movable bridges statewide in accordance with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Movable Bridge Inspection, Evaluation, and Maintenance Manual Second Edition 2017.

Technical guidance and support â Develop minimum life cycle cost recommendations relative to mechanical engineering.

This position is designated as essential to emergency operations and may be required to work outside of normal work hours, on weekends and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please Click Here to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

Once on boarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience performing visual and operational inspections of mechanical components of swing-span, vertical-lift and bascule type movable bridges.
• Experience applying mechanical engineering principles used in the design, construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of movable bridges.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex reports, plans, specifications or schematics for mechanical components of movable bridges.
• Ability to inspect work in progress for compliance to plans, special provisions, specifications, schematics, applicable codes, standards and best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to include preparing detailed technical reports for mechanical components of movable bridges.
• Ability to physically perform field inspections, work at heights, over water, in confined spaces, and to use all required equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for degree.
• FHWA-NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges.
• Experience with the inspection and troubleshooting of mechanical components for movable bridges.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to â Your Applicationâ in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV driving record check, references, and work history will be required prior to employment. Valid Drivers License Required.

Position is designated as essential and, as such, will be required to work outside normal hours, weekends, and holidays during emergency situations which may include but are not limited to inclement weather, disaster response and emergency operations. Travel may be required.

DHRM has also published a companion guidance document for the Alternative Hiring Process for persons with disabilities which can be found here.

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginiaâs Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS).

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and optional resume; therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful with obtaining an interview. Submitting an incomplete application and/or resume lacking job history and relevant experience detail may impact interview eligibility. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.

We are a â Virginia Values Veteransâ (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

Contact Information:

Name: David Keesee

Phone: 757-956-3291

Email: David.Keesee@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealthâs commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging \u0026 Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind \u0026 Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.