What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Senior Engineering Technician - Bridge Bureau (DOT/GO/PINF #19086) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
The Bridge Management Section is part of the New Mexico Department of Transportation's (NMDOT) Bridge Bureau. The Bridge Management Section is tasked with the management of NMDOT's existing bridge inventory and bridge database and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) AASHTOWare Bridge Resource Management (BrM) program. The Section oversees bridge inspections, oversize and overweight vehicle permitting, bridge analysis and routing of permit vehicles, bridge load rating, bridge maintenance price agreements, and provides engineering and inspection support to the six (6) NMDOT District offices.
As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrate leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.
Why does the job exist?
This Senior Lead Engineering Technician position exists to ensure compliance with 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 650 Subpart C - National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The NBIS requires states to maintain a program to continually inspect all bridges in New Mexico to ensure safety for the traveling public. The position will provide technical support to NMDOT's six (6) District offices to ensure the NBIS requirements are met. It will also include other Bridge Management Section duties.
How does it get done?
Primary responsibilities of this position will include:
and other District requests or needs.
Who are the customers?
This position serves the NMDOT's Bridge Bureau, NMDOT's six (6) District offices, Federal requirements and the public.
Ideal Candidate
This position serves the NMDOT's Bridge Bureau, NMDOT's six (6) District offices, Federal requirements and the public.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.
Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results.
Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is generally performed in an office setting and divided between an office and field work. Field work in varying weather conditions on multiple projects will include occasional travel and field work to bridge and highway structure sites, night-time bridge inspections, moderate to extreme weather conditions, moderate to high traffic conditions and work under bridges which may span over rivers or over moderate to extremely high features. Sitting/standing/driving for extended periods of time and extended periods of work at a computer terminal with some bending may be required. Lifting up to fifty pounds may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Jeff Vigil, (505) 490-2699. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
The Bridge Management Section is part of the New Mexico Department of Transportation's (NMDOT) Bridge Bureau. The Bridge Management Section is tasked with the management of NMDOT's existing bridge inventory and bridge database and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) AASHTOWare Bridge Resource Management (BrM) program. The Section oversees bridge inspections, oversize and overweight vehicle permitting, bridge analysis and routing of permit vehicles, bridge load rating, bridge maintenance price agreements, and provides engineering and inspection support to the six (6) NMDOT District offices.
As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrate leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.
Why does the job exist?
This Senior Lead Engineering Technician position exists to ensure compliance with 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 650 Subpart C - National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The NBIS requires states to maintain a program to continually inspect all bridges in New Mexico to ensure safety for the traveling public. The position will provide technical support to NMDOT's six (6) District offices to ensure the NBIS requirements are met. It will also include other Bridge Management Section duties.
How does it get done?
Primary responsibilities of this position will include:
- Provide support to the six (6) District bridge inspection programs.
- Assist with the management of consultant assigned inspections including routine, element, timber,
- Assist with bridge inspection quality assurance reviews, Rail Runner bridge inspections, District or
and other District requests or needs.
- Assists with the management of NMDOT's Bridge Preservation Funds and Bridge Formula Funds.
- Assist with the maintenance of NMDOT's bridge database (AASHTOWare BrM).
- Assist with the recently implemented requirements and changes to the National Bridge Inspection
Who are the customers?
This position serves the NMDOT's Bridge Bureau, NMDOT's six (6) District offices, Federal requirements and the public.
Ideal Candidate
This position serves the NMDOT's Bridge Bureau, NMDOT's six (6) District offices, Federal requirements and the public.
Minimum Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of relevant experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling eight (8) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.
Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results.
Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is generally performed in an office setting and divided between an office and field work. Field work in varying weather conditions on multiple projects will include occasional travel and field work to bridge and highway structure sites, night-time bridge inspections, moderate to extreme weather conditions, moderate to high traffic conditions and work under bridges which may span over rivers or over moderate to extremely high features. Sitting/standing/driving for extended periods of time and extended periods of work at a computer terminal with some bending may be required. Lifting up to fifty pounds may be required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Jeff Vigil, (505) 490-2699. Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.