Bridge Inspection Team Lead

Bridge Division – Bismarck

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!

Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!

We?offer?rewarding work opportunities with a competitive employee benefits package including a fully paid family health insurance plan, paid leave, retirement plan options, work-life balance/flexibility, an infant at work program, tuition reimbursement, and more!

NDDOT Hiring Salary: $8,691 / month

This position is eligible for telework from Bismarck, North Dakota with in-person work duties and meetings required.

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.

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.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $8,691.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bismarck, ND 58505

Salary : $8,691