Bridge Inspection Program Team Lead

Summary of Work

At the North Dakota Department of Transportation, we owe our success to our people and processes. As the Bridge Inspection Program Team Lead in the Bridge Division, you will oversee the Bridge Inspection Program, ensuring the safety and integrity of bridges in North Dakota. You will lead and motivate a team of North Dakota Bridge inspectors as well as oversee consultant inspectors, ensuring inspections are timely, complete, consistent, and accurate. You will motivate and inspire your team by creating an environment that promotes positive communication, encourages team member bonding, and demonstrates flexibility. This position is perfect for someone ready to lead a team, drive innovation, and make an impact on bridge safety and infrastructure in ND. Primary duties associated with this position are as follows:

• Manage the National Bridge Inspection Program to verify inspections are timely, complete, consistent, and accurate
• Supervise NDDOT bridge inspectors by exhibiting strong leadership skills to mentor and provide for professional development, and training of bridge inspectors.
• Provide consultant oversight for inspection-related contracts.
• Update and maintain bridge inspection schedules, track changes, prioritize and assign work to meet deadlines and goals.
• Update and manage Critical Findings and coordinate with Bridge, Local Government and districts on required actions.
• Coordinate damage inspections with NDDOT bridge inspectors and district personnel.
• Utilize and manage inspection software, provide inspector training and technical support, and serve as a technical resource for inspection-related inquiries.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies for bridge inspections, including the use of drones, NDE, and other innovative tools to improve inspection safety, quality and program efficiency.
• Assist with development of the Bridge Preservation Program by working with the Maintenance Division and districts on implementing and improving bridge preservation activities, products, and methods.
• Oversee development of Bridge Preservation projects to extend the service life of bridges on the state highway system.
• Update and maintain the NDDOT Bridge Inspection manual.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registration as professional engineer (need to be registered within ND within 6 months)
• Bachelor of Science degree in civil or construction engineering from an ABET accredited college.
• Successful completion of NHI Course No. 130055 or 130056 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges within 6 months of employment (NDDOT will pay for the cost of training)
• Requires a class D driver's license for travel to meetings and project locations.

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and reference check.

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Application Procedures

Submit an application at www.nd.gov/careers by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*

• Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Lynn Spomer, Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager, at lyspomer@nd.gov or (701) 328-2651. Learn more about NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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