Transportation Engineer 12 (Qualified Team Leader - Bridge Inspector) - Metro Region at State of Michigan – Lansing, Michigan

This is an advanced level position that functions as a Qualified Team Leader (QTL) Bridge Inspector that performs inspection of bridges and culverts in the Region in compliance with State and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations. Responsibilities include conducting field inspections with a focus on extensive detail (i.e., in-depth inspections, bridge scoping) and/or complex structures (i.e., curved steel beams, trusses), making independent engineering judgments and decisions, preparing inspection reports, participating in bridge scoping, Call for Projects, Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA), and Bridge Network Asset Management. This position is required to respond to emergencies.

The duties of this position require the incumbent to operate a vehicle and/or vehicle trailer combination (i.e., aerial lift truck and ¾ ton pickup with boat trailer) with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds when performing hands-on inspection of beam ends, deck bottom, etc. and when performing inspections on bridges over water.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer 12 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Transportation Engineer 12 Position Description
• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

This position is required to operate a motor vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Weight Rating (GVWR) of between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds. This requires the ability to possess and maintain a valid Medical Examiners Certificate as a condition of employment.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid Driver's License.
• Possess status as a Qualified Team Leader (QTL) which includes:
  • Successful completion of NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course.
  • Successful completion of 18 hours of approved bridge inspection recurrent training over the last 5 years.
  • Successful completion of the Field Proficiency Exam in the last 2 years.
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Ashley Parsons at parsonsa2@michigan.gov.