District Bridge Engineer (MassDOT Senior Supervising Engineer)

Position Summary

Employees in this position are responsible for overseeing District or Section operations including but not limited to construction, maintenance, materials laboratories, electrical and mechanical facilities, project development, structures, and roadway systems.

The incumbent is designated as the District Bridge Engineer and reports to the District Highway Director. They are responsible for addressing all Bridge project development and design needs and issues required to reduce the number of structurally deficient bridges and improve the health index of bridges in the District. Maintains confidential information that is related to labor relations policies, information about future bargaining strategy or changes that MassDOT anticipates may result from collective bargaining. The candidate should have a current Massachusetts PE license.

The District Bridge Engineer oversees the daily operations of the District Bridge Design, Maintenance, Inspections, and Ancillary Sections. Provides signatory approval of bridge repair designs, bridge improvements, bridge safety upgrades, structural highway elements, temporary structures and temporary shoring supports.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as District contact and resource for the Boston Project Development Unit in developing scopes of work for bridges and structures and prioritizing them.
• Oversee the development, scoping and construction (through District Bridge Maintenance Contracts) of bridge repair and preservation projects that are of high priority to the District and are with the scope of expertise of the District Bridge staff.
• Oversee the District's bridge transportation infrastructure, including but not limited to, structures maintenance and repairs including deck, joints, superstructure, and substructure repairs and drawbridge operations where applicable.
• Coordinates corrective action for deficiencies found during bridge inspections.
• Coordinates the bridge inspection response to incidents including bridge hits and other bridge damage; provides first response to any structure related emergency in the District.
• The incumbent performs Chapter 85 reviews and approvals of Municipal developed bridge projects in accordance with the Chapter 85 guidelines and Engineering Directives. The District Bridge Engineer is a signing authority on particular bridge projects in accordance with Engineering Directives.
• Screens questions and issues arising from construction activities on structures (bridge, traffic signals, lighting, sign structures, retaining walls, etc.) and in consultation with the Bridge Section either addressing them or forwarding to appropriate party (Bridge or Consultant) for resolutions. These would include changed conditions, foundation related questions and RFI's.
• Coordinates and participates in the review of proposed improvements or modifications to new or existing structures associated with Highway Access Permits.
• Oversees all assignment of personnel and projects within the District Bridge section and monitors staff performance to ensure accurate and timely completion of work; ensures that MassDOT bridge policies and AASHTO specifications are followed by the District.
• Coordinates the annual District Freeze/Thaw inspections and remedial actions.
• Supervises the Assistant District Bridge Engineer for Design, Assistant District Bridge Engineer for Structures Maintenance, District Bridge Inspection Engineer, and District Ancillary Structures Inspection Engineer to ensure effective operations and compliance with MassDOT procedures. adhering to proper supervisory practices in order to maintain a productive section.
• Oversees District Bridge Inspection operations; maintains inspections frequency for all NBIS bridges under MassDOT purview in the District.
• Represents MassDOT at public and private meetings with State and Federal agencies, towns, elected officials and other stakeholders related to the Sections scope of responsibility.
• Performs all duties associated with personnel issues, personnel request forms, reclassifications, form 30's and staff training schedule, conducts interviews, makes hiring recommendations, transfers, transfer requests, and Step I grievances as they pertain to Section staff.
• Monitors and guides professional development of staff, including but not limited to\: EPRS, resource planning, operational planning, maintenance planning, annual training program, etc.; determines the need for disciplinary action by following the appropriate progressive disciplinary process when necessary.
• Advises District Highway Director with information on critical issues related to the Section.
• Monitors and reports on Section's performance management goals and progress in meeting those goals in order to advance MassDOT's mission.
• Other duties as requested/required by the District Highway Director.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, especially structural engineering.
• Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in civil engineering.
• Knowledge of the types and skills in the uses of equipment used in plane surveying, knowledge of the methods of soil testing.
• Knowledge of the elementary algebra, trigonometry, plane and solid geometry, integral and differential calculus; knowledge of the standard procedures for taking field notes in connection with plane surveying.
• Ability to understand, apply and explain the laws, rules, regulations procedures, specifications and maintenance of highways, bridges, buildings, etc.
• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining subordinates' training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of supervision.
• Ability to accomplish work objectives when few precedents or guidelines are available.
• Ability to plan, assign and coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to organize work by establishing operating and/or reporting relationships and by assigning work accordingly.
• The candidate should have a current Massachusetts P.E. License.

Unit E Sign-On Bonus

This position is eligible for a five-thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired at MassDOT. Current MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts\: 1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck. 2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers .

MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters (Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of the four (4) divisions. Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have at least (A) nine years of full-time or equivalent part-time, experience in civil engineering work in such areas as construction, construction management, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils and materials, of which (B) at least seven (7) years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least three years must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Substitutions\:

I. An Associate's degree with a major in civil engineering** or civil engineering technology** may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in civil engineering** or civil engineering technology** may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

III. A Master's degree with a major in civil engineering**may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.

IV. A Doctoral degree with a major in civil engineering**may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience and two years of the required (B) experience.

** NOTE\: The terms civil engineering and civil engineering technology include related engineering disciplines such as construction, construction management, survey, design, transportation, hydraulics, structural, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils and materials.

*NOTE\: Education towards such a degree will be prorated based on the proportion of the requirements completed.

*NOTE\: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS\:

Incumbents are required to have a current and valid Class D Driver's License.

The incumbent is expected to report for work in declared emergencies and in the event of snow and ice operations as directed by the supervisor.

Some assigned positions may be required to be a professionally licensed engineer as required by the department.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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