What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 4 - Mercer County position at West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)?
**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”
The Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 4 (TBSAIN level 4) will report to the Bridge Department at the District 10 Headquarters. This position performs advanced level bridge safety inspection and analysis work and supervises the performance of a bridge safety inspection team. May perform strenuous physical labor. Hazardous working conditions involve climbing on the superstructure and substructure of bridges. The work may involve exposure to severe weather conditions. Performs related work as required.
Pay Grade 17
• Plans and schedules the work of bridge safety inspection teams within the district.
• Supervises the work performed through the bridge safety inspection team supervisors.
• Reviews and edits draft inspection reports completed by inspectors 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 on the bridge safety inspection program within a district as required.
• Works as an inspection team member or inspection team supervisor in the absence of other inspectors or supervisors.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
• 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 perform stress analysis.
• Ability to compute areas and volumes.
• Ability to keep accurate notes and records.
• Ability to make detailed sketches.
• Ability to complete standard forms and inventories.
• Ability to write narrative technical reports.
• Ability to climb bridge structures and perform strenuous physical activities.
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
- Certification as a Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 4 by the West Virginia Department of Transportation.
OR Pre-Certification as a Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector level 4 by the West Virginia Transportation Engineering Technician Certification Board.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- No experience is required.
Salary : $53,444 - $77,244