State of Montana · 9 hours ago
Bridge Load Rating Program Manager
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Load Rating Program Manager. This role involves administering all aspects of the Bridge Load Rating and Overweight Vehicle Permitting programs for over 5000 bridges, ensuring compliance with federal specifications and maintaining structure inventory records.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Administer all aspects of the Bridge Load Rating and Overweight Vehicle Permitting programs for over 5000 bridges and other transportation structures in-service statewide
Work in seamless cooperation with the Bridge Inspection Program Manager as a co-program manager responsible for ensuring program compliance with FHWA’s Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI)
Maintain structure inventory records and submit SNBI bridge data to FHWA annually
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited Engineering program that includes civil structural engineering courses in structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Montana. Incumbents with PE registration in another State that are eligible for PE registration in Montana through Comity will be considered
At least 8 years bridge related load rating, or bridge load rating program management experience. NBIS or SNBI bridge inspection, bridge engineering analysis, or bridge design experience may also be considered on a case-by-case basis
At least 2 years of professional level management experience
Proof of successful completion (minimum 70% passing score) of a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved comprehensive NBIS bridge inspection training course and certification as an NBIS Team Leader, or successful course completion and certification within 6 months of hire
This position requires a thorough and extensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and techniques of Civil Engineering and the associated mathematics and physical sciences, especially the methods and practices of bridge structural analysis
This position must be familiar with industry standards and specifications, bridge design and load rating standards, bridge and tunnel inspection standards, bridge and road construction methods and policies, industry guidelines and practices
Knowledge of the practices and regulations of personnel management and supervision; administrative and management concepts and practices
This position requires skill in effective team building techniques; effective written and verbal communications; organizing, directing and supervising professional and paraprofessional personnel; dealing tactfully with the public and with governmental officials; skill in project management, planning and organizing
This position must have demonstrated skills at performing engineering analyses and applying engineering concepts, techniques and procedures to a variety of situations and circumstances
This position must be skilled at evaluating structural problems by examining evidence, discussions with peers and inspection personnel, reviewing calculations and contract documents to determine proper course of action; and skill in drawing conclusions and making recommendations based on ambiguous or conflicting information
A resume detailing your qualifications and work history
A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position
Preferred
Graduate degrees with concentrations in structural analysis and design are preferred. Demonstration of advanced understanding and experience with engineering principles or extensive application of related practice and methodologies of bridge load rating, LRFD Bridge Design Specs, or MBE may also be considered as an alternative to graduate degree
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Benefits apply on first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
Company
State of Montana
State of Montana has a desire to cultivate a workforce consistently able to respond to challenges facing Montana.
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