Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 5 - Kanawha County

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV); Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 5 to oversee bridge safety inspections. This role involves managing inspection teams, performing technical analyses, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in civil engineering and bridge inspection, along with excellent supervisory and report-writing skills. Join a dedicated team committed to maintaining the safety and integrity of transportation infrastructure in a dynamic work environment. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in your community while working in a challenging yet rewarding field.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 5 is required.
• Knowledge of bridge design, construction principles, and mechanics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise bridge safety inspection teams and review inspection reports.
• Perform technical analysis and write progress reports for the inspection program.

Skills

Bridge Safety Inspection

Technical Analysis

Supervision

Report Writing

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Bridge Inspection Certification

Job description

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Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 5 - Kanawha County

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Location

Charleston, WV

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT25OP019A

West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision

Operations Division

05/09/2025

Closing Date

5/15/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 5 serves in a managerial or program expert capacity as a District Bridge Inspector Coordinator or Maintenance Division Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Bridge Inspection Technician for the Division of Highways. Performs advanced level reviews of bridge safety inspection reports and analysis work. Supervises the performance of several bridge safety inspection teams and may perform field work as required. Hazardous working conditions involve climbing on the superstructure and substructure of bridges. The work may involve exposure to severe weather conditions. Duties also include scheduling the Under-Bridge Inspection Unit and other necessary equipment to complete inspections. Performs related work as required.

Nature of Work

The Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 5 serves in a managerial or program expert capacity as a District Bridge Inspector Coordinator or Maintenance Division Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Bridge Inspection Technician for the Division of Highways. Performs advanced level reviews of bridge safety inspection reports and analysis work. Supervises the performance of several bridge safety inspection teams and may perform field work as required. Hazardous working conditions involve climbing on the superstructure and substructure of bridges. The work may involve exposure to severe weather conditions. Duties also include scheduling the Under-Bridge Inspection Unit and other necessary equipment to complete inspections. Performs related work as required.

Pay Grade 19

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

•Plans and schedules the work of bridge safety inspection teams within the district.

•Supervises the work performed through the bridge safety inspection supervisors and subordinate staff.

•Reviews and edits final inspection reports completed by inspection teams for accuracy, completeness and conformance to established guidelines.

•Performs preliminary technical analysis such as stress analysis.

•Reviews the quality of completed inspection work by comparing reported data with actual structural condition.

•Writes periodic progress reports pertaining to the bridge safety inspection program within a district or statewide as required.

•Works as an inspection team member or inspection team leader in the absence of other inspectors or team leaders.

•Performs Load Rating Analysis.

•Schedules Under Bridge Inspection Unit and other related equipment for Bridge Safety Inspectors.

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the manuals and standards of the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials and the American Institute of Steel Construction applicable to bridge safety inspection.

•Knowledge of federal and state manuals and standards applicable to bridge safety inspection.

•Knowledge of bridge design and construction principles and bridge mechanics.

•Ability to effectively supervise the work of others.

•Ability to interpret plans and specifications.

•Ability to compute areas and volumes.

•Ability to create and retain accurate notes and records.

•Ability to make detailed sketches.

•Ability to compute dead loads for various bridge types.

•Ability to compute distribution factors for various bridge types.

•Ability to complete standard forms and inventories.

•Ability to write narrative technical reports.

•Ability to climb bridge structures and perform strenuous physical activities.

Required Education and Experience

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Certification as a Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 5 by the West Virginia Department of Transportation.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• No experience is required.

REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW HIRES (ONLY) :

Option 1 Traditional: Documented (12) twelve years of Board approved technical progressive experience and obtained the AAS Highway Engineering Technology – Bridge Inspection Concentration degree requirements; or in lieu of the Highway Engineering

Technology – Bridge Inspection Concentration degree, 990 TDH’s from the degree requirements.

OR

Option 2 Pre-Approved BS or AS degree: Documented (10) ten years of Board approved technical progressive experience after obtaining a Board approved bachelor’s degree or associate degree in engineering, engineering technology, or similar technical degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Option 3 Pre-Approved BSCE or BSCET degree with FE: Documented (7) seven years of Board approved technical progressive experience after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology from an ABET accredited college or university and passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.

OR

Option 4 BSCE, BSCET, ASCE or ASCET degree: Documented (9) nine years of Board approved technical progressive experience after obtaining a bachelor’s degree or associate degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology from an ABET accredited college or university.

OR

Option 5 Existing Bridge Safety Inspector 4: Documented (12) twelve years of Board approved technical experience directly related to Bridge Safety Inspection in accordance with the NBIS and obtained at least 180 TDH’s from the AAS Highway Engineering Technology Bridge Inspection Concentration degree requirements. HWAY 150 - Structures I, HWAY 250 - Structures II, HWAY - Structures III, and any prerequisites shall be taken as part of the 180 TDH requirement.

OR

Option 6 Experience: Documented (15) fifteen years of Board approved technical experience directly related to Bridge Safety Inspection in accordance with the NBIS. (A minimum of (4) four years of experience, out of the documented (15) fifteen years, shall be required at a Level IV classification to be certified as a Level V.)

Employer West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV) Phone [phone]
Website https://transportation.wv.gov

Division West Virginia Department of Transportation Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A-450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305