BRIDGE/STRUCTURE INSPECTION TEAM LEADER 54304

3/1/92 C

This is the third and most advanced class in the Bridge and Structure Inspection series. Positions in this class serve as the lead worker and charge position for inspection teams who conduct in-depth visual and mechanical inspections of bridges and structures within a specific geographic area. These positions plan, schedule, and conduct inspections that are carried out at regular intervals and in accordance with prescribed procedures. This class is distinguished from the Bridge/Structure Inspector Senior by its planning, scheduling, and lead worker responsibilities.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty which includes planning and scheduling activities for a bridge inspection team, determining work methods, and providing technical guidance to team members. Positions in this class may perform the full range of supervisory duties to include performance evaluation and counseling of employees. Regularly and routinely completes, reviews, and signs inspection reports; assigns overall condition rating of bridges and structures using a designated coding guide. Conducts in-depth visual and mechanical inspections of concrete, timber and steel bridges and structures, their components, and surrounding area to determine existing conditions degree of deterioration, delamination, scour damage, corrosion, lateral shifting, and loading/clearance postings. Documents extent of defects found and structural condition; prepares detailed sketches of conditions as well as repairs or replacement needed to ensure structural safety; and computes estimated cost of materials for repair and rehabilitation. Performs structural analysis of simple span structures to determine load carrying capacity based on degree of deterioration and section loss of steel members. Performs special inspections for scour critical details, fracture-critical components, fatigue-prone details, and damage from flooding, vehicular accidents and other causes. Performs deck investigations on concrete bridges to determine corrosion of reinforcing steel, delamination in deck, and chloride contamination. Performs semifinal inspection of all newly constructed bridges and structures prior to final acceptance. Updates computerized Structure Inventory and Appraisal records to reflect condition, features, structural appraisal, and cost estimate. Maintains equipment and supplies. There is considerable danger in this work since positions in this class work outdoors, in all types of weather, at great heights, in confined spaces, over water, and in close proximity to traffic.

Supervision Given: Positions in this class provide technical advice and guidance to Bridge/Structure Inspector Trainees, Bridge/Structure Inspectors, and Bridge/ Structure Inspector Seniors. Some positions in this class provide general super-vision to members of a bridge inspection team.

Supervision Received: Receives direction from a Transportation Engineer, or other higher level technical or engineering position.

Scope: As charge positions, this class plans, schedules, and conducts inspections of bridges and structures for a specific geographic area, and recommends repairs or replacements.

Impact of Actions: This class has a serious impact of actions. Decisions regarding planning and scheduling affect the accuracy and reliability of bridge inspection functions as well as the work of subordinates. The signatory authority for bridge inspection reports certifies inspection results and any structural conditions which affect the safety of the traveling public. Errors or omissions in reports negatively impact the validity and reliability of structure ratings, repairs/replacements needed, the safety of the traveling public, and the value of a major public investment. Inspections must be conducted within scheduled time limits to ensure the quality, integrity, and safety of the structure.

Personal Contacts: Infrequent external contact with property owners, contractor personnel, and the traveling public to provide information regarding work activities. Frequent internal contact with residency personnel for emergency repairs, hazardous conditions, and traffic control.

Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of bridge inspection methods and procedures. Considerable knowledge of bridge maintenance and repair procedures; the deterioration characteristics of steel, timber, and concrete; common bridge types and bridge nomenclature; drafting techniques; and algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. Working knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Skills: Considerable skill in the use of various inspection instruments.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; plan and direct the work of others; compute preliminary cost estimates of repairs; diagnose the causes of deterioration and damage of bridges and structures; train others; perform structural analysis; read and interpret road and bridge plans, sketches, manuals, and agency guidelines; prepare detailed sketches of bridges and structures; perform manual labor in connection with bridge inspection tasks; perform data entry; and to work outdoors in all types of weather, at great heights, in confined spaces, over water, and in close proximity to traffic.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: Valid motor vehicle operator's license at hire. Certification based on either successful completion of the comprehensive training course that is based on the "Bridge Inspection Training Manual," which has been developed by a joint Federal and State Task Force, or Level III or IV Bridge Safety Inspection certification under the National Society of Professional Engineer's National Certification of Engineering Technologies (NICET) program.

Education or Training: Graduation from high school with course work in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and drafting.

Level and Type of Experience: Minimum five years experience in bridge inspection assignments in a responsible capacity; or five years applicable bridge experience which meets the requirements of the NICET program for Level III or IV certification. Experience in directing the work of others.

Because of federal requirements regarding signatory authority on bridge inspection reports, no substitution for the required five years experience is applicable for this class.

This class was established as a result of a Classification Review/Specification Update study conducted by the Department of Transportation. Positions in this class were previously included in the Bridge Safety Inspector Senior class, effective March 1992.