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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00197186 |
Description Activated On: 6/3/2025 1:26:09 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Physically inspect structures (bridges, culverts, retaining walls, overhead conveyors, sign structures) to meet the requirements of the National Bridge Inspection Standards. Provides assistance in ensuring inspections are conducted efficiently and effectively. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. This job description is for a Transportation Construction Inspector (Bridge Inspection) who acts as Assistant Bridge Inspector. The duties will include activities taught at the Bridge Inspector's Training Course and include physical bridge inspection, maintaining records, caring for equipment, maintaining an inspection cycle, and safety. Physical inspection of the bridge includes inspecting bridge components, measuring bridge members, clearances, sketching and recording deterioration, and rating bridge components. To obtain access, the use of ladders rigging, and bridge inspection crane will be used when access cannot be obtained through climbing. The Assistant District Bridge Engineer (Insp.) shall be notified of any critical conditions found (copy the Bridge Inspection Supervisor on associated e-mail correspondence so that a back-up person is able to assist). Maintain bridge inspection records. Bridge inspection records will include data recorded in BMS2, I-forms, photographs, and field sketches. Occasionally, additional data or special assignments may be required such as inspection of bridges under 8', photographing bridges on the Bridge Bill, or measuring bridge deck wearing surface, thickness. Maintain bridge inspection equipment. The bridge inspection van shall receive required PMI maintenance. Breakdowns shall be handled to reduce lost time. Other inspection equipment shall be maintained as necessary. Forms and supplies shall be obtained as needed to increase productivity. The supervisor shall be notified as new or additional equipment is needed or if supplies are not available. Maintain a two year inspection cycle. The cycle will include annual, semi-annual, crane, and special inspections. Take an active role in succession planning by completing a Career Development Plan in collaboration with the supervisor. In conjunction with the supervisor, participate in knowledge management/transfer by identifying key aspects of the job and sharing explicit and tacit program/technical knowledge with other employees. Commit to following the Departments Green Plan Policy (Pub 712) and the associated principals. Failure to comply with Department Green Plan Policy shall be documented in employee’s performance review. Unless directed otherwise by your supervisor or manager, comply with stated work hours for the 7.5 hour day. Performs other duties as assigned. 1. Assess your environment and be responsible for your safety, the safety of co-workers, and the public. 2. Attend required safety training and adhere to the requirements of all safety manuals, policies, and laws. 3. Immediately report to your supervisor any incident, unsafe practice, or near miss. 4. When in an enclosed environment (office buildings, confined spaces, flagger stations, equipment pinch points, etc.), know your evacuation process and escape route, your communication protocols, and appropriately react in the event of an incident. 5. Evaluate the contractor’s operations: -Immediately stop any unsafe actions. -Engage in an ongoing safety dialogue with the contractor’s leadership. 6. Promote a CULTURE that emphasizes SAFETY as a core value: Immediately stop any unsafe actions. Incorporate safety into all discussions, deliberations, and decisions. Continuously communicate the safety direction. Inspire employees to be a MODEL for safety. Encourage and support safety initiatives and programs by participating and involving your staff. Recognize safety daily. Acknowledge EXTRAORDINARY achievements. Learn and improve through After Action Reviews (AARs). Enforce accountability. Safety 1. Assess your environment and be responsible for your safety, the safety of co-workers, and the public. 2. Attend required safety training and adhere to the requirements of all safety manuals, policies, and laws. 3. Immediately report to your supervisor any incident, unsafe practice, or near miss. 4. When in an enclosed environment (office buildings, confined spaces, flagger stations, equipment pinch points, etc.), know your evacuation process and escape route, your communication protocols, and appropriately react in the event of an incident. 5. Evaluate the contractor’s operations: -Immediately stop any unsafe actions. -Engage in an ongoing safety dialogue with the contractor’s leadership. 6. Promote a CULTURE that emphasizes SAFETY as a core value: -Immediately stop any unsafe actions. -Incorporate safety into all discussions, deliberations, and decisions. -Continuously communicate the safety direction. -Inspire employees to be a MODEL for safety. -Encourage and support safety initiatives and programs by participating and involving your staff. -Recognize safety daily. -Acknowledge EXTRAORDINARY achievements. -Learn and improve through After Action Reviews (AARs). -Enforce accountability. Maintains a current bridge inspector's certification (Listed as 'Other' in requirements profile). |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Bridge inspection ratings will be made and approved by the team leader. Decisions on the sketches and photos to be taken will be made. Assist the team and making decisions daily inspection schedule. When inspecting structures, helps determine if there are any existing critical structural conditions (must make decisions that reflects sound engineering judgement of field conditions). |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: This position requires valid certification as Bridge Safety Inspector issued by the Department of Transportation Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. OTHER 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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