• Job Description

  Req#: 20520
  Introduction
  
  Are you interested in making a positive impact on Wisconsin's infrastructure by performing inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance on structures throughout the state of Wisconsin?
  
  The WI Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is seeking an interested and qualified individual to fill a Structures Inspection Specialist (Transportation Specialist Advanced) for the Bureau of Structures!
  
  The headquarters for this full-time position is home-based. The position requires frequent independent travel.
  
  This position will work remotely as their typical work schedule and will be required to travel extensively throughout the State of Wisconsin. All employees are expected to be headquartered and work within the State of Wisconsin. It is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin will be approved.
  
  WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
  • Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
  • Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment)
  • A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
  • An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
  • Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
  • A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
  • Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
  In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here .
  
  The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.
  
  Every day, WisDOT's Division of Transportation System Development plays the leading role in the upkeep and improvement of nearly 12,000 miles of state highways and bridges used by millions of people. You'll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more. It can be a challenging job, but we think you'll find it's an awfully rewarding one, too.
  
  We're looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here. It's a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities.
  
  Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future - NOW.
  
  Position Summary
  
  This position directs and administers the Remote Access Structure Inspection Program. The position is responsible to direct inspections, repairs, preventive structure maintenance, and rehabilitation of major state-maintained bridges statewide, including lift structures. This position conducts routine and in-depth structure inspections; develops preventive maintenance and repair actions; estimates costs and directs structure maintenance, repair, or rehabilitation action by contractors, district personnel, and/or local units of government. As a structure damage investigator, this position performs emergency inspections, develops design repair sketches, develops repair cost budgets, coordinates field repair, and prepares final project report. This position is also responsible for management of major underbridge access equipment operating at heights up to 200 feet in the air, including development of depreciation schedules, inspection schedules, daily safety/maintenance schedules, and daily operation.
  
  This position receives direction from the Bridge Inspection Engineer. Work is performed under the general supervision with authority to approve changes or modifications to structure inspection, repair, maintenance, and rehabilitation procedures on existing major structures.
  
  To view the full position descriptions, please reach out to Allie Strullmyer at allison.strullmyer@dot.wi.gov .
  
  Salary Information
  
  This position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $68,640 - $91,520, plus excellent benefits. A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
  
  Job Details
  
  Travel Requirement
  
  This position requires frequent travel on an independent basis throughout the state, including overnight stays in remote locations.
  
  Work Hour Requirement
  
  This position requires the ability to occasionally work extended hours in excess of 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week, including working on Saturday and Sunday.
  
  Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
  
  A valid Wisconsin Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class "B" with endorsements for air brakes is required upon hire. Holders of the CDL are subject to pre-employment and random Drug and Alcohol Testing under Federal Regulations.
  
  Bridge Inspector Special Requirements
  • Successful completion of NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges
  • Successful completion of NHI 130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges
  • Certified Bridge Inspector per WisDOT Structure Inspection Manual
  • Ability to frequently travel on an independent basis such as traveling 3 to 5 days a week to multiple locations in one day
  • Ability to work outdoors in conditions of heat, cold, humidity, dust, and to walk over rough terrain.
  • Ability to lift and carry objects such as tools or material samples.
  • Ability to work outside of normal working hours.
  • Ability to work in or near water, including safely working from a boat.
  Bridge inspection requires a level of physical agility and strength plus the ability to work at heights up to several hundred feet above ground level safely. Access to inspection areas is gained by entering small access hatches and climbing or descending ladders and also requires crawling on beams and piers. Safety equipment including harnesses and special self-contained breathing equipment may be required. Some inspections require entering and riding in a special bucket suspended underneath the structure from a hydraulic boom on special bridge inspection machines known as a "Snooper" and "Reach-All".
  
  Fieldwork Requirement
  
  In this position, fieldwork is required. This fieldwork can include working in all seasons, including adverse weather conditions and working in high volume traffic conditions, bending on a limited basis, and lifting approximately 50 lbs. and carrying this load approximately 50 feet over varying terrain.
  
  Additional Special Requirements
  
  Hired candidates must be able to meet the DOT fleet standards for driving a state vehicle.
  
  Prior to appointment for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates will be required to undergo testing for controlled substances, per U.S. DOT s382.301.
  
  An employer must conduct a pre-employment query for a prospective employee in the Clearinghouse prior to hiring the employee for a position requiring them to perform safety-sensitive functions, such as operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), per 49 CFR 382.701(a). Employers are required to obtain your specific consent electronically before the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) can release your Clearinghouse information to them. Employers are required to annually query the Clearinghouse for each driver they currently employ. In addition to requesting your consent during the application process, you will receive a request annually to comply with the annual query requirements.
  
  This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
  
  Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.
  
  Qualifications
  
  Qualified applicants will have experience with the following:
  • Experience with administrative activities related to construction equipment and vehicles (duties may include maintaining depreciation schedules, scheduling maintenance, daily safety inspections, equipment setup, reporting, etc.)
  • Experience operating construction equipment (construction equipment may include forklift, man lift, scissor lift, snorkel lift, etc.)
  
  How To Apply
  
  Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
  
  This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.
  
  Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
  
  The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page and review method 2 for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
  
  Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Allie Strullmyer at allison.strullmyer@dot.wi.gov or (608) 267-7946
  
  Deadline to Apply
  
  The deadline to apply is Monday, April 20th at 11:59pm CST.

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