Transportation Supervisor II - Shelby Bridge

Internal Posting Only temporary or permanent North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) employees in a temporary full-time temporary part-time permanent full-time permanent part-time probationary trainee or time-limited position or a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act) may apply.

This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Supervise and directly work with the assigned Shelby Bridge Maintenance Crew in the maintenance preservation rehabilitation and replacement of Department owned and maintained structures. Ensure a safe and well-maintained infrastructure at the specified level of service. This involves the inspection scoping assessment planning scheduling and ordering materials performing the work and documenting the work and materials utilized during these operations. Utilizing quality construction and maintenance techniques practices and material in the performance of these duties. Manage the assigned Bridge Maintenance Office Facility and Equipment. Maintain the bridge maintenance facility and equipment reconcile invoices overseeing contractors work and inspections as well as supporting area Roadway Maintenance Offices. Apply and develop techniques to safely effectively and efficiently implement maintenance repairs conducting preservation and rehab projects. This includes administrative duties that involve personnel.

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Demonstrated ability to interpret construction plans and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Demonstrated ability in directing assisting and training bridge crew members and operators.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and address quality of work performance improvement issues for subordinates.
• Experience in operating a computer to perform job duties including but not limited to daily job reports inventory annual personnel reviews receiving and sending daily job assignments to subordinates.

• Experience in planning and organizing work.

Additional Expectations:

The individual in this position must have a high level of practical and conceptual understanding of bridge maintenance preservation and rehabilitation activities of structures and large pipe and culverts as well as general building maintenance and be capable of effectively implementing this knowledge in the field with limited oversite. Must be capable of making emergency decisions and implementation of these decisions that are consistent with good engineering and safety practices. Requires the aptitude and personality to effectively supervise and work with supporting office staff and field personnel. Be able to schedule work develop material personnel equipment and time estimates.

Must be capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Perform a variety of work activities including but not limited to the overseeing of a bridge maintenance program for the assigned area planning and scheduling bridge maintenance activities and documenting all work to maintain compliance with the FHWA on NBIS structures. This individual shall also physically support the bridge crew in the performance of their daily duties by performing the same job duties as the assigned field personnel assigned to the respective bridge crew or as directed. Must be willing and able to take direction and provide & receive feedback from supervisor. Must be able to maintain detailed documents of daily activities with thorough notes of sequence of work pictures and sketches so that the work can be documented in the WIGINS database. Position requires proficiencies that include but are not limited to multi-craft and trade skill sets or knowledge that can be demonstrated. i.e. rough and finish carpentry plumbing concrete placing and finishing metal work and welding. Directly related knowledge and experience in Bridge Maintenance. Capable of reading and writing and performing basic math that includes decimal fraction multiplication division basic algebra and trigonometry. Read understand and interpret measuring devices i.e. tape measures and grade rods with accuracy and speed.

Computer skills are essential and must be able to operate within Windows operating system Microsoft Office; Word Excel WIGINS MMS BMS SAP. Ability to interpret structure erosion control roadway plans and contracts standard specifications and drawing and implement in the field. Ability to work directly and closely with Bridge Maintenance Engineer to effectively and efficiently implement bridge maintenance activities that include but are not limited to structure and roadway inspections. Have a demonstrated ability to train personnel in all aspects of bridge maintenance activities. Have an advance level vocabulary of bridge structures and roadway elements and a journey level understanding the function. Have an advance level skill sets in the performance of visual inspection and assessment of structures and equipment. Be able to read and interpret and understand Bridge Safety Inspection reports and know how to interpret the information as it relates to bridge maintenance work and incorporation in field applications. Must be able to reconcile materials and maintain material inventory.

Be available to work extended hours as required and be available for emergency call outs 24 hours per day 7 days a week. Possession of a current Commercial Drivers License is mandatory for essential duties. CDL can be obtained through on-the-job training with 360 days to obtain a License. Pre-employment drug testing is required. Release forms ALCDRG-01 and ALCDRG-06 must be signed allowing NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past two years about controlled substances and alcohol. Safety Toe Shoes required within 30 days of employment

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for detail.

High School or General Educational Development diploma and seven years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience. Experience must be related to functional area of the work that the position will supervise.

Supplemental Contact Information(Include Name Telephone Number and/or email address): Susie Fortune @ or

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept See Attached or See Resume in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.