Bridge Inspector (EPST I) - Denver

Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT

Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Description Of Job

About the Position

Assists team leaders in conducting routine bridge inspections and special inspections on a statewide basis, evaluates and documents each bridge’s capacity to carry traffic, and condition of the structural elements and the adequacy of the bridge opening to accommodate flow of water and/or traffic. Follow guidelines to recommend appropriate action to be taken based on the inspection findings such as closing unsafe bridges, repairs and/or maintenance.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Bridge Inspection

• Conduct bridge inspections by implementing the proper traffic control per team leader’s instructions, observing all of the bridge components for proper function and identifying defects, erosion of the supporting materials, signs of fatigue, deterioration, and/or collision damage.
• Identify problems and make recommendations for repairs and maintenance to ensure public safety and maximize longevity of the bridge for inspections performed of basic and simple structure designs and configurations such as box or pipe culverts and redundant simple span and multi simple span slab and girder bridges.
• Perform inspection of basic and simple structure designs and configurations such as box or pipe culverts and redundant simple span and multi simple span slab and girder bridges.
  
  

Post Inspection Documentation

• Document the inspection findings by taking photographs, completing a report, drawing informative sketches, and setting or checking reference points to monitor changes for inspections performed of basic and simple structure designs and configurations such as box or pipe culverts and redundant simple span and multi simple span slab and girder bridges.
• Measure applicable clearances and update the computer databases.
  
  

Inspection Preparation

• Aid team-leader in planning the inspection by organizing the structure folders, determining the inspection sequence, preparing for special inspection requirements (e.g., fractural critical, nondestructive testing and underwater inspection), anticipating the effects of traffic control procedures, and other measures to facilitate a thorough and complete inspections.
• Prepare for the inspection by locating and reviewing the plans, organizing the proper tools and equipment, and reviewing the bridge structures files.
  
  

Bridge Inspection using the Below Bridge Access Vehicle

• Conduct element level and NBI inspections of structures requiring the use of the Below Bridge Access Vehicle (BBAV).
• Maintain the inspection and BBAV vehicles.
  
  

Special Inspection

• Conduct special inspections when needs arise such as citizen reports, vehicle impacts, floods, fires, etc.
  
  

Work Environment

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday but this is subject to change depending on the project. In some cases, weekend work may be required to accommodate Regional Lane Closure requirements
• Travel to project sites, meetings and trainings throughout Colorado.
• Travel overnight throughout Colorado approximately 33 nights a year.
• Required to operate CDOT bridge inspection vehicles, Commercial Driver’s License Class B required within 6 months of being hired. CDOT provides CDL training.
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles including the Aspen Aerials A-40 (Below Bridge Access Vehicle) and an inspection bucket truck.
• Must be willing to respond to emergencies outside regular work hours and work overtime including weekends and holidays.
• Must be willing and physically able to work in extreme temperature and weather conditions for long periods of time.
• Due to the location of some structures, must be willing and able to work in elevations of up to 13,000 feet.
• Must be willing and able to work in an aerial device (bucket truck) at heights varying from 10 to 30 feet above the ground.
• Must be willing and able to work on a platform, mounted on a below bridge access vehicle, below a bridge at heights varying from 30 to 150 feet above the ground or water.
• Must be willing and able to work in restricted areas (e.g. interior of a girder) 3 to 6 feet in height for long periods of time.
• Must provide the supervisor with a telephone number where he/she can be reached for the purpose of responding to an emergency.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.
• Required to bend, kneel, climb in/out of trucks when maintaining and using equipment, as well as when inspecting bridges.
• Must be able to hear and communicate via cell phone and state radio to relay information and respond to field calls.
• Required to use personal protective equipment, harnesses, respirators, etc. as appropriate.
• Exposure to various wildlife, such as spiders, bees, mice, snakes, etc.
  
  

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
  
  

AND

• Four (4) years of experience in an occupational field related to bridge inspection.
  
  

Substitutions:

Additional appropriate education in engineering or engineering technology will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• Will be required to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with no restriction on air brakes that allows operation within Colorado within 6 months of hire.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.
• Depth and breadth of bridge inspection experience.
• Ability to prioritize competing needs and document the decision made going forward with data and facts.
• Comfortable leading meetings with competing stakeholder needs with the end goal to have all stakeholder aligned in the same direction.
• Comfortable with making deliverables.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), SAP, Google, SharePoint and the ability to learn other software systems.
• Knowledge and experience inspecting highway structural components;
• Knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting engineering project plans;
• Strong mathematical skills;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Strong planning, organizational, time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret numerical data;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
  
  

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications Must Include The Following Documents

• A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
• A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
• A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
• A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
  
  

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

Notifications

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email . Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email . Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

The Hiring Process:

• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
• Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.
• A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
  
  

Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic.”

Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com . Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439.

The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks . CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.

ADAAA Accommodations

CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Misty.Valles@state.co.us or call 303-757-9718 .

Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

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