There are 487 on-system bridges in the Lubbock District, each one critical to the safety of the traveling public. The Lubbock District Bridge Office is seeking a motivated professional who will bring the skills, experience, and high standards needed to help push our bridge program beyond state expectations. This position offers the opportunity to implement the latest bridge preservation and maintenance technologies while playing a key role in the continued success of our program. Responsibilities include tracking bridge maintenance needs, selecting candidates for maintenance contracts, monitoring and inspecting ongoing projects, maintaining inspection data, and more!

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

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Implements the statewide bridge inspection program including inspection contract management. Performs and document routine, emergency, follow-up, complex and other bridge inspections. Proactively performs Federal Inspection Metric activities including: quality control review; scour and critical finding assessment and provision and oversight of plans of action. Provides technical expertise in bridge related matters including recommendations of bridge maintenance and repairs. Assists with bridge planning and programming. May train, lead, and guide the work of others. Acts as liaison between Division and Districts. Performs advanced technical fracture critical, underwater, emergency, routine and other bridge inspection activities. Drives and operates specialized bridge inspection equipment statewide. Is a qualified NBIS team leader, Work is overseen by a licensed professional engineer, requires contact with government officials, may be physically demanding and potentially hazardous. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties:

Level IV:

• Provides technical expertise and coordination for bridge inspection operations including prioritizing bridge
  inspections, monitoring correspondence and writing memorandums and reports.
• Coordinates bridge related programs and projects to enhance efficiency and streamline operations.
• Performs field reviews of bridge construction projects to assist area engineers and project engineers in resolution of
  bridge construction problems.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Monitors bridge inspection consultant activities and assists with coding as needed.
• Reviews and reports critical findings, prepares follow-up plans of action, and status oversight of corrective actions.
• Prepares and analyzes summaries of bridge inspection computer data.
• Prepares and monitors contracts for inspections done by consultants.
• Prepares bridge inspection follow-up worksheet for maintenance and gives instruction for recommended actions; monitors
  follow-up actions taken by maintenance.
• Records data and maintains and reviews bridge inspection files for compliance with bridge inspection manuals.

Level V:

• Performs advanced technical activities related to inspection and appraisal of bridge structures according to the Bridge
  Inspection Manual.
• Identifies, inspects, analyzes and implements solutions for complex bridge maintenance problems.
• Determines extent of deterioration requiring rehabilitation or replacement as the basis for planning bridge replacement
  and rehabilitation programs.
• Inspects bridges and related structures and evaluates condition in accordance with the bridge inspection Manual to
  determine the need for replacement, rehabilitation or maintenance.
• May train other employees
• Oversees inspection and appraisals of bridge structures according to the Bridge Inspection Manual.
• Performs quality control reviews related to bridge inspection activities and monitors needed corrective actions.
• Reviews and performs scour assessments, prepares needed plans of action, and takes a proactive role in coordinating
  others to implement plans of action and conducts status oversight of corrective actions.
• Meets National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Team Leader requirements.
• Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities
  for plan development.

Level VI:

• Evaluates and analyzes highly complex design issues.

• Prepare written reports and picture reports; documenting the condition of structures receiving fracture critical
  inspection, underwater inspections, and emergency response inspections.
• Proposes new methods and procedures for the collection of bridge data.
• Represents the Department at various meetings.
• Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems.
• Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities
  for plan development.
• Coordinates engineering field staff activities and provides advanced technical assistance in resolving bridge
  construction problems.
• Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and
  related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Performs complex data collection, evaluation, analysis, studies, inspections and forecast assessments in preparation and
  implementation of Bridge Maintenance Program, BMIP, routine maintenance, and Bridge Rail Program for a district.
• Performs high level technical activities related to inspection and appraisal of bridge structures according to the Bridge
  Inspection Manual.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience

Level IV:

• 5 years in either construction; construction/bridge/related structure inspection; bridge appraisal; diving/underwater inspection of structural elements. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). College education and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.; education substitution includes: engineering, engineering technology, construction, construction inspection, commercial dive certification or a related field. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
• Must include 2.5 years of active participation in bridge inspection in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and 2.5 years of other bridge experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 120 calendar days from date of employment.
• Qualified as a National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Team Leader.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License

Level V:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. College education and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.; education substitution includes: engineering, engineering technology, construction, construction inspection, commercial dive certification or a related field. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• 7 years in either construction; construction/bridge/related structure inspection; bridge appraisal; diving/underwater inspection of structural elements. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
• Must include 2.5 years of active participation in bridge inspection in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and 2.5 years of other bridge experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 120calendar days from date of employment.
• Qualified as a National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Team Leader.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License

Level VI:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. College education and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.; education substitution includes: engineering, engineering technology, construction, construction inspection, commercial dive certification or a related field. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• 8 years in either construction; construction/bridge/related structure inspection; bridge appraisal; diving/underwater inspection of structural elements. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).
• Must include 2.5 years of active participation in bridge inspection in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and 2.5 years of other bridge experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must obtain a Commercial Class "A" Driver's License or have obtained a CDL "A” License, within 120calendar days from date of employment.
• Qualified as a National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Team Leader.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License

Competencies:

Level IV:

• Mechanical equipment operation and maintenance
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
• Collecting, sorting and compiling data
• Ability to Work in cramped spaces (bend, stoop, crawl) and at varied heights

Level V:

• Bridge inspection and appraisal methods and procedures
• Appraisal practices, standards, and inspections
• Development of all aspects of traffic Control plans for Bridge Inspection
• Structural engineering terminology, principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
• Application of engineering fundamentals
• Scheduling work assignments
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical
  employees
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment

Level VI:

• Bridge construction and evaluation methods, procedures and regulations
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Fatigue and fracture mechanics
• Bridge engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Structural engineering terminology, principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Collecting, sorting and compiling data
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
• Evaluation and analysis of highly complex design issues
• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes
  assignments independently without constant supervision

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

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• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must (1) successfully complete a comprehensive training course based on the FHWA's Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual (FHWA-NHI-Course No. 130055 - Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges, or an equivalent recognized by the FHWA) within 1 year of hire, and (2) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

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