Job Description

Serves as Senior Bridge Inspector under supervision of a Team Leader in the Bridge Inspection & Management unit of the Bureau of Maintenance, Inspection and Operations. Under supervision, performs Indepth, routine, special, and emergency inspections using a variety of equipment and tools. Job requires inspecting elevated structures over roadways, railroads, and water, as well as tunnels, in a confined space, using equipment such as bucket truck, man-lift, ladder and snooper in all weather conditions. Prepares bridge condition sketches for thorough technical documentation. Produces bridge inspection reports per the accepted standards under the direction of a team leader. Identifies and prioritizes potential hazards. Prepares structural and safety flags with all necessary plans, drawings, and technical specifications. May assist the Director of Bridge Inspection in the office with bridge inspection related work. May be required to work evening, nights, and weekends. Performs other related duties

Qualifications

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and

(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.

Special Note:

In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.