Bridge Inspector II Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Bridge Inspector II
Job Details  This listing closes on 6/11/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer State of North Carolina Salary $43,738.00 – $76,542.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-06558 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator – Div of Hwys Opening Date 05/28/2025 Closing Date 6/11/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Job Class Title
Bridge Inspector II
Position Number
60023988
Salary Grade
NC11
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Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. Salary Grade NC11 Salary Range $43,738.00 – $76,542.00 The successful applicant will assist the Team Leader of a three (3) person underwater bridge inspection team in the safety inspection of all types of bridge structures. Assist Team Leader to meet all inspection and safety requirements of the department and OSHA standards for commercial diving. Overnight travel is required based on OSHA requirements and to assist other inspection teams in the state. Acceptable physical requirements determined by the employer and recommended by the examining physician must be met to perform in this position. Preference will be given to those applicants with bridge safety inspection and commercial diving experience. Advanced Scuba Diving Certification issued by a National Diver Certification Association and a minimum of 100 hours of verifiable underwater diving experience (e.g., log entries) are required. Work is performed in an assigned area & statewide. The primary base of operations for this position is in Raleigh, NC, although work will be required statewide. Duties include assisting the Team Leader in above water and underwater inspection of bridges, cofferdams, culverts, and pipes to detect evidence of deterioration or damage due to natural and accidental causes. The evaluation and reporting of structure conditions with written documentation, condition grades, sketches, and photographs. Written reports are used in an evaluation process that determines the structural integrity and the capability of structures to support loads imposed on them by the traveling public and/or natural forces. Documentation of underwater substructure conditions, including foundation scour is a primary job responsibility. Underwater construction and maintenance of bridge substructures are also a required team function. This type of field work requires work in situations that are hazardous in their nature such as traffic congestion, working on slopes, working on steel, working with explosives, underwater chain saws, underwater burning/cutting equipment, underwater hydraulic and pneumatic tools, working in confined areas and working in underwater surrounding conditions (e.g. black water, fast currents, marine life, biological and chemical contaminants). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: Advanced Scuba Diving Certification issued by a National Diver Certification Association with a minimum of 100 hours of verifiable underwater diving experience
Experience with underwater inspection, construction, or maintenance techniques
Working knowledge of bridge inspection equipment, i.e. Hydra Platforms, Man Lifts, Snooper Trucks and Boats
Experience using Word and Excel
Experience in drafting, sketching and report writing

Additional Expectations:

Management prefers applicants that can legally operate a vehicle. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressive experience in the inspection, construction, design or maintenance of major steel or concrete bridges or other structures; or State of Bridge Inspector

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Note:

This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per ADA. Page 2 of 2 High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and five (5) years of progressive experience in the inspection, construction, design or maintenance of major steel or concrete bridges or other structures; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience. In addition, successful completion of FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training and/or tunnel inspection training is required for above water Team Leaders.

For Underwater Applications:

Advanced SCUBA diving certification issued by a national diver certification association such as the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) or The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), and 100 hours of verifiable underwater diving experience (e.g., log entries). Supplemental and Contact Information Lindsey McLamb (919) 707-6405 Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. Employer
State of North Carolina http://www.ncdot.gov/