Assistant Bridge Information Systems Engineer (Civil Engineer V)

Position Summary

The Assistant Bridge Information Systems Engineer (CE V) will work in the Bridge Information Systems Unit working with the MassDOT Bridge Inspection Management System Database (MADOT BMS/ 4D).Currently MassDOT is transitioning from the Bridge Inspection National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Database Application to Specifications for National Bridge Inventory (SNBI) Bridge Information Systems Unit sits at Headquarters under the Bridge unit is responsible for the management of the MADOT BMS/4D system and AASHTOWare BrM.

Incumbents of this position will assist in the transition including creating modules and processes for tracking FHWA compliance requirements devise and implement procedures that will support the collection and reporting of data and support the increased usage of AASHTOWare BrM in bridge project development and bridge preservation.

Duties and Responsibilities

With minimal supervision from engineers of a higher grade the incumbent:

• Assists in the transition of the Bridge Inspection NBI database application (MADOT BMS) to SNBI.
• Develops modules and forms required to track information for reporting to FHWA to meet compliance requirements.
• Develops processes for tracking FHWA compliance requirements.
• Works with Bridge Inspection staff in devising and implementing procedures within the bridge management system to support the collection and reporting of bridge inventory and inspection data.
• Works with the Bridge Rating staff in devising and implementing procedures within the bridge management system to support the collection and reporting of bridge load rating data.
• Works with Bridge Preservation and District Bridge staff in devising and implementing procedures within the bridge management system to support the collection and reporting of bridge maintenance data.
• Works with Ancillary Structures Inspection staff in the development and advancement of the modules related to ancillary structure inventory.
• Works with Tunnels Inspection staff in the development and advancement of the modules related to tunnel inventory.
• Works with outside agencies on custom development and advancement of data collection and storage as needed.
• Support sections of MassDOT Highway Division in the use of AASHTOWare.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of National Bridge Inventory (NBI) coding requirements and the 2015 MassDOT Bridge Inspection Handbook.
• Knowledge of Specification of National Bridge Inventory (SNBI) coding requirements as defined in Publication No. FHWA-HIF-22-017.
• Knowledge of AASHTOWare software including Bridge Design & Rating and Bridge Management.
• Knowledge of database principles and design.
• Ability to code database applications and user interfaces.

About MassDOT

The 4000 employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealths residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing implementing and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan design construct and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOTs culture and career opportunities can be found at divisions include Highway Registry of Motor Vehicles Aeronautics and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions.

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5000) signing bonus (Signing Bonus) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts: 1) $3000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employees first paycheck. 2) $2000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employees probationary period.

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System Requirements

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least (A) six years of full-time or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in civil engineering work in such areas as construction survey design transportation hydraulics structural sanitary drafting environmental highway architectural airport soils and materials of which (B) at least four years must have been in a professional capacity and (C) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory capacity or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions

I. An Associates degree with a major in civil engineering** or civil engineering technology** may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Bachelors degree with a major in civil engineering** or civil engineering technology** may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

III. A Graduate degree with a major in civil engineering** may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.*

**NOTE: The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines such as construction survey hydraulics design transportation structural soils sanitary environmental drafting highway architectural mining airport and materials.

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:Based on assignment possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License may be required.

• For questions regarding the job posting please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at
• For general questions regarding MassDOT call the Human Resources Service Center at .
• For disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method call ADA Coordinator Lucy Bayard at .

Comprehensive Benefits

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action minorities veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women Black Indigenous and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they dont meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.