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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER SENIOR

Bridge Inspection Section Leader

Job Location:

Address: BRIDGE OPERATIONS
205 S 17th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Anticipated Salary: $99,000.00 

Grade: 27

Closing Date: 01/30/2025

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Bridge Preservation Manager, manages and directs the work activities of a bridge inspection section. Oversees the inspection schedule and quality control and assurance processes of the inspection section. 

Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Plans the functional activities of Bridge Inspection Section staff by creating inspection teams, assigning work to and preparing schedules for achievement of work objectives. Establishes measurements of product quality. Administers all personnel activities of the section, such as evaluations, coaching, time sheets, leave applications, and hiring.

Manages the inspection program's budget and assigns consultant inspection tasks as the on-call consultant project manager. Performs review of staff and consultant assignments and reporting and provides feedback to address issues with meeting inspection activities and objectives. Serves as the Tunnel Program Manager.

Reviews and oversees the development and maintenance of bridge and tunnel inspection guidelines and initiates changes when needed. Ensures uniform compliance and use of the guidelines between the staff and consultants. Serves as the quality assurance manager as part of the bridge and tunnel inspection quality program.

Provides guidance and direction regarding inspection requirements per the National Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Standards. Implements and maintains up-to-date knowledge of technical issues and inspection specifications and manuals. Establishes and coordinates training needs for staff in technical, professional and personal areas.

Attends staff meeting of the State Bridge Engineer and Preservation Service area staff meetings. Participates in problem solving and decision making for the Group. Participates in development and implementation of group measurements. Drive a state vehicle in the course of State business.

Meets with representatives of FHWA, consultants, other government and private sector representatives to discuss bridge and tunnel inspection issues. Disseminates highly technical information and keeps abreast of technical developments.

Attends professional seminars and conferences. Assists Testifies in court or formal hearings as an expert witness in bridge and tunnel inspection.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:
- Advance technical knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil and Structural Engineering as applied to the analysis and design of highway bridges and appurtenant structures
- National Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Specifications.
- AASHTO and FHWA Bridge Inspection Manuals.
- Safety practices, methods, procedures and techniques utilized in management of assigned resources
- Federal and State statutes and regulations and agency standards, policies, procedures pertaining to area of assignment.

Skill:
- Organizational theories and practices to provide leadership, motivation and vision to all Section employees
- Organizing, planning and leading a staff of highly skilled professional and technical workers
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures w