Bridge Specialist 1 - PN
Bridge Specialist 1 - PN
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Job Description
The selection process for this position will include a structured interview. Candidate responses to the interview questions will be scored and the selection will be made in accordance with the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract. 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 requirements of this position. Applicants selected to take the test will be notified of the exact time and location to report for the test administration.
Benefits to you:
- Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
- Receive paid time off with vacation sick and personal leave.
- Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
- Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.
- Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
- Experience growth opportunities within organization.
- Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
- Receive a pension plan with 14 employer contribution.
For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits please visit theTotal Rewards website!
Official Position Description:
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 under direction of Prof Engineer qualified to perform inspection of bridges. 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 arms length of bridge in order to inspect bridge & successfully complete BR86 form; walks or crawls into culverts to inspect bridge; walks across 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). 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.
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 inventory file updates pictures & videos; attends bridge 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.
The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
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 drivers 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 drivers license
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Civil Engineering
The selection process for this position will include a structured interview. Candidate responses to the interview questions will be scored and the selection will be made in accordance with the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract. 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 requirements of this position. Applicants selected to take the test will be notified of the exact time and location to report for the test administration.
This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.
All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one 1 year probationary period.
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
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 fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS&Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
