Bridge Evaluation Specialist

2 weeks ago


Topeka, Kansas, United States State of Kansas Full time
Employment Benefits
  • Work-Life Balance Programs: Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty Employee Assistance Program For help managing daily life at no cost to you Infant at Work Program Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • First-Day Coverage: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
  • Life Insurance: Employer paid basic group life Additional optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
  • Retirement: KPERS and Deferred Compensation
  • Other Benefits: Tuition reimbursement Paid school time Paid on-the-job training programs. Personal and Professional Development Opportunities Employee discounts with the STAR Program

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This role is focused on the evaluation of bridge structures within the Bureau of Structures and Geotechnical Services at the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct support to the Bridge Evaluation Engineer.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination with KDOT, State and Federal Agencies, Consultants, and the public.
  • Oversee the management of bridge load raters to assess load ratings of new and existing structures on the State Highway System, ensuring compliance with Agency Policy and Federal and State guidelines.
  • Review plans from internal teams and Consultants, assess Consultant load rating models, and guide others in reviewing plans and load rating models.
  • Collaborate with K-TRIPS software developers to enhance and maintain the software.
  • Address escalated calls from users in the call center and resolve complex issues.
  • Mentor and develop staff to align with division or agency mission, goals, and objectives.
  • Evaluate team performance, document achievements, and recommend disciplinary actions when necessary.
  • Undertake special assignments such as providing permitting data for FHWA, fulfilling requests from other bureaus, drafting legislative fiscal notes, executing executive orders related to OSOW permitting, updating Kansas regulations for Oversize/Overweight Permitting, and supporting economic development plans involving OSOW loads.

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Qualifications:

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a Professional Engineers License recognized by the State of Kansas.

Licensing & Certification

  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Professional Engineers License recognized by the State of Kansas.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Professional Engineering License recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions and a minimum of four years of engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Proficient in navigating and interpreting Kansas Statutes and Regulations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements

  • Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order. Each applicant selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website. If assistance is needed with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR.


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