Bridge Specialist 1- 20065051

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe Work Locations: District 9 HQ 650 Eastern Avenue Chillicothe 45601 Organization: Transportation - District 09 Classified Indicator: Classified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: Operational Needs Compensation: $25.
45 Unposting Date: Dec 30, 2023, 10:59:00 PM Primary Job Skill: Civil Engineering Technical Skills: Inspection Principles, Engineering Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking Agency Contact Name: Bonnie Hall Agency Contact Information: 740-774-8860 bonnie.
hall@dot.
ohio.
gov Bridge Specialist 1- 20065051 (23000C7W) Job Duties Who We Are: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd largest number of bridges.
We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state.
And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone.
ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service.
We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.
We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated.
Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.
ODOT's Mission Statement: To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
Position Description: A physical ability test (PAT) will be given for the Bridge Specialist 1 position and candidates MUST pass the test in order to be considered for employment.
PAT candidates will be selected based in part on meeting the prescribed minimum qualifications, including education and/or experience and licensure requirement of this position.
Applicants selected to take the test will be notified of the exact time and location to report for the test administration.
Works under direction of Prof Engineer qualified to perform inspection of bridges & culverts.
Receives training in how to visually & physically conduct bridge & culvert inspections to include climbing structures & operating bridge inspection equipment & assists higher level bridge specialists in physically & visually inspecting bridges & culverts (e.
g.
, visually inspects all components of bridges; sounds bridges using hammer or sounding rod; assists in making sketches & taking photographs of areas of deterioration; climbs bridges; enters & crawls through culverts; wades in water &/or operates boat to determine scour holes; positions, lifts, carries &/or climbs ladders; takes measurements; records data) to determine existence & extent of damage, deterioration & potential hazards.
Works independently or with a higher level Bridge Specialist as a team in performing bridge inspections during training period (e.
g.
, uses 50/60 lb.
ladder to set up against structures, & climb ladder with hammer, camera, clipboard, etc.
to get within arm’s length of bridge in order to inspect bridge & successfully complete BR86 form; walks or crawls into culverts to inspect bridge; walks across catwalks &/or beams of bridge to inspect; inspects bridge from snooper bucket truck; inspects hairline cracks of bridge structure; sounds bridges to determine the condition & know the condition of the bridge structure).
Operates rowboat, wades through water to check soundness & condition of bridge structure with probing rod, inspects bridge to determine & evaluate extent of structural condition damage & deterioration & potential hazards.
Operates a variety of bridge inspection equipment (e.
g.
, measures quality & strength of existing concrete with Swiss hammer, operates ultrasonic thickness gage to measure thickness of steel & other metals to detect cracks & corrosion activity in steel imbedded in concrete not otherwise visible, performs core sampling using coring machine).
Sketches & photographs area of deterioration in structural components.
Operates state vehicle (e.
g.
, pickup truck or van) to perform bridge or culvert inspection & transport bridge inspection equipment (e.
g.
, coring machine, pin tester, rebar locator & chain drag) to & from bridge sites.
Receives training in preparing & maintaining records of bridge & culvert inspection & inventory.
Prepares reports on culverts, damage to structure of bridges & assists in making recommendations regarding condition & rehabilitation, drafts, & sketches plans for bridge repair & painting & collects & records input data regarding bridge analysis & rating system & bridge management system.
Must operate computer &/or laptop to input & retrieve bridge data.
Assists Dist.
Bridge Engineer & crews in making repairs to bridge structures & deck.
Collects & reviews pertinent data in order to prepare for site inspections.
Updates bridge & culvert inventory file, updates pictures & videos; attends bridge & culvert inspector training school to keep current on new inspection procedures to meet state & Federal laws.
May be required to provide emergency evaluation of isolated bridge damage.
Performs other job related duties as assigned by higher authority.
What’s in it for you: At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans.
We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.
The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.
The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Additional Benefits The opportunity to work on an important mission Employee Tuition reimbursement programs Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities.
The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.
Ohio.
Gov Website Portal, send an email to odi@das.
ohio.
gov.
Qualifications 2 yrs.
trg.
or 2 yrs.
exp.
in reading & interpreting plans & specifications to determine basic dimensions & bridge terminology; 2 yrs.
trg.
or 2 yrs.
exp.
in position applying knowledge of bridge design, construction & maintenance to complete daily assignments; valid driver's license.
-Or possess National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologies Level I or Level II inspection certification (i.
e.
, under National Society of Professional Engineers); valid driver's license -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Civil Engineering Knowledge of bridge & culvert design, construction & maintenance; national & state bridge inspection standards & guidelines*; bridge & culvert inspection procedures & techniques*; safety practices associated with bridge & culvert inspections*.
Skill in use & operation of bridge inspection equipment (e.
g.
, hammer, sound rod & chains, camera, boat, ladders, plumb bob, gas detection monitors, magnetic particle device, ultrasonic pin tester, ultrasonic thickness gage, dye penetrant, measuring instruments & tools); operation of motor vehicle (e.
g.
, pickup truck or van).
Ability to read simple plans & specifications; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions about structural conditions of bridges & culverts; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; understand manuals & verbal instructions which are technical in nature; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; ability to demonstrate physical fitness (e.
g.
, to crawl through culverts; to climb up & down ladders, fences & hillsides; balance & stay upright to wade in high water); lift & move up to 60 pounds.
(*)Developed after employment.
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
All bargaining unit hires must serve a one year probationary period.
This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards.
If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the contract.
Background Check Information The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use.
Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test.
An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 3719.
01 & 3719.
41 of Ohio revised code.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.
An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.