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Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 3

Bridge Safety and Evaluation

Recruitment # 250902-8807FE-001

Location New Haven, CT Newington, CT Norwich, CT Thomaston, CT Wethersfield, CT

Date Opened 9/6/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $76,039* - $109,803/year (New to state service to start at minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 9/22/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Do you want to be part of a great team of professionals who are ensuring that Connecticut's bridges are safe and sound?

Do you enjoy working outdoors?

If so, read below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Transportation (CTDOT) (https://portal.ct.gov/DOT) is accepting applications for a Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 3 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8807FE&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) position in the Bridge Safety and Evaluation section of the Division of Bridges in the Office of Engineering. This position may be located in New Haven, Norwich, Newington, Thomaston or Wethersfield. The work location for this position may be determined based on the preference of the selected candidate in conjunction with the operational needs of the CTDOT.

THIS HANDS-ON POSITION REQUIRES

+ Outdoor work with all types of terrain and weather conditions

+ Work in water, in bucket trucks, on ladders, and in under bridge inspection equipm ent, at heights up to 75 feet or more

+ Work in confined spaces such as culverts

+ Climbing, crawling, bending, and lifting

+ Walking on slopes and uneven terrain

+ Exposure to traffic and environmental hazards

+ Exposure to allergens, insects, vegetation, and wildlife

+ Experience marking up documents using Adobe or similar software

+ Highly accurate written and verbal communication skills

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunities.

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.

+ Join an award winning agency! CTDOT has been recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers ( CSCE (https://sections.asce.org/connecticut/awards) ) and named the Women’s Transportation Seminar ( WTS (https://user-qiydjxo.cld.bz/WTS-CT-2023-Year-in-Review-Newsletter/4-5/) ) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!

+ The convenience of an on-site, low-cost fitness center, on-site cafeteria, and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging at our Newington, CT, Headquarters facility. All CTDOT facilities have ample free parking with easy access from major highways and by public transportation.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ First Shift

+ Full Time, 40 hours per week

+ Monday through Friday

+ Hybrid (in-office/field/ telework (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/opm/olr/notices/2021-tw-final-agreement-with-arbitrated-issue-included.pdf) ) and alternate work schedules may be available

THE ROLE

We are seeking candidates who are interested in performing bridge inspections in accordance with established standards and leading a bridge safety inspection team.

Bridge safety inspection teams are responsible for the technical inspection of bridges and other structures in accordance with specifications for the National Bridge Inventory and other manuals, policies, and procedures. In addition to field inspection work, this position is responsible for preparing neat and accurate engineering-related documents such as drawings and inspection reports using Bluebeam and Excel.

APPLICATION DETAILS

In this important role, you must be available to travel both within and outside of normal working hours, for bridge emergencies, inspections, site visits, training, meetings, etc. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required and must be maintained.

Please list your Driver's license number, expiration date, and any other job-relevant licenses or certifications you hold in the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of your application.

ABOUT US

As one of Connecticut’s largest State agencies, CTDOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the CTDOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged. Learn more about our mission, vision, and values by clicking here (https://portal.ct.gov/dot/about-us/mission-vision-pillars-and-values?language=en\_US) !

Play the video below to learn more about working as par t of the engineering team at the Connecticut DOT!

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sharon McIntosh, at [email protected].

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Transportation this class is accountable for acting as a lead bridge safety inspector of an inspection team(s), charged with the technical inspection of bridges and related structures in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards promulgated by the United States Department of Transportation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Serves as lead inspector of an inspection team(s) charged with the technical inspection of bridges and related structures in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards;

+ Inspects bridges for corrosion and deterioration in steel beams and girders;

+ Evaluates coating condition;

+ Makes technical measurements to determine bridge cross-sectional area reduction;

+ Inspects concrete beams and girders for spalling, diagonal cracking and flexure (vertical) cracking;

+ Inspects abutments, piers and bents for evidence of tilt or settlement as well as corrosion;

+ Inspects decks, trusses, bearings, etc., for deterioration and/or corrosion;

+ Prepares reports of bridge inspections, including notes and sketches;

+ Performs special bridge tests such as Dye Penetrant test and Magnetic Particle test;

+ Evaluates extent and seriousness of bridge defects noted during inspections, making on-the-spot reports as necessary;

+ Prepares accurate and complete reports of all bridge inspections;

+ Supervises and trains technicians and bridge safety inspectors of lower grade in the techniques, procedures and methods of bridge inspection;

+ Processes digital photographs and other electronic documents;

+ May operate special bridge inspection equipment;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ the methods and techniques of technical bridge inspections;

+ bridge components, their purposes and inter-relationships;

+ Knowledge of basic civil engineering principles as applied to bridge construction;

+ Skills

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Considerable ability to

+ prepare neat and accurate drawings and sketches;

+ operate and adjust specialized bridge inspection measurement and detection devices;

+ prepare complete and accurate bridge inspection reports;

+ Ability to

+ read and interpret basic bridge construction plans;

+ operate a camera and computer;

+ Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of bridge safety inspection experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ For state employees one (1) year of experience as a Transportation Bridge Safety Inspector 2 may be substituted for the General Experience.

+ Possession of a Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university accredited by or determined as substantially equivalent by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology AND successfully passed the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying Fundamentals of Engineering examination AND two (2) years of bridge safety inspection experience may be substituted for the General Experience.

+ Possession of an Associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university accredited by or determined as substantially equivalent by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology AND four (4) years of bridge safety inspection experience may be substituted for the General Experience.

+ Possession of a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Connecticut AND six (6) months of bridge safety inspection experience may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Possession of an AS degree or coursework in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field

+ Experience with the Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI) and the Bridge Inspector’s Reference Manual (BIRM)

+ Experience with performing mathematical computations

+ Experience in the use of computers including Office 365 and collaboration software such as Bluebeam or Adobe

+ Experience preparing neat and accurate engineering-related documents such as drawings and inspection reports

+ Experience creating, reading, and interpreting engineering plans, specifications and drawings to scale.

+ Experience leveraging interpersonal skills to work cohesively as part of a team.

+ Experience communicating verbally and in writing with teammates and stakeholders of all levels

+ Experience working outdoors in all types of weather conditions, at heights, in and over water, traversing slopes and uneven terrain

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class must possess certification for successful completion of an FHWA (Federal Highway Administration)-approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course at time of appointment.

+ The appointing authority may require possession of an appropriate current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of appointment and during employment in this class.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In addition to good health, incumbents appointed to positions in this class must have and retain sufficient strength, stamina, agility, and visual and auditory acuity necessary to perform all the duties of the class.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to considerable danger of injury or physical harm due to falls, traffic, and hazardous fumes and may be exposed to a moderate degree of discomfort from weather conditions.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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