BRIDGE PROGRAM ENGINEER



Job Details

BRIDGE PROGRAM ENGINEER
Employer

Arlington County

Salary

$68,723.20 - $118,289.60 Annually

Location

Arlington *METRO-accessible*, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

8217-18B-DES-DB

Department

Department of Environmental Services

Division

DES Engineering

Opening Date

03/09/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Information

The Department of Environmental Services is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer to work within their Engineering Bureau. The Bridge Engineer is responsible for asset management of the County's 35 bridges including oversight of inspections as well as implementation of maintenance and repairs. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for bridge capital projects such as major rehabilitations. Most of the inspection and design work is accomplished using consultants.

Specific duties of this position include:

  • Procuring bridge inspection and bridge capital projects design consultants  and overseeing their biennial bridge inspections;
  • Developing a long-range Bridge Maintenance and Repair Program as well as a prioritized budget-constrained Annual Maintenance and Repairs Work Plan;
  • Developing bridge component of Capital Improvement Plan including planning-level cost estimates;
  • Leading the scoping of bridge capital projects including major rehabilitations to extend the life of bridges as well as to enhance the multimodal functionality;
  • Directing consultant development of plans, specifications, estimates, and bid documents for construction;
  • Reviewing consultant work products to ensure that they are accurate and complete and effectively meet the County's goals; and
  • Procuring construction contractors to perform Annual Maintenance and Repair Work Plan and bridge capital projects construction.

Selection Criteria

Minimum: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus significant experience in bridge inspection, asset management of bridges, bridge rehabilitation design, and/or project management of bridge rehabilitation capital projects.

Substitution: Experience may not be substituted for the Engineering Degree requirement. A Master's Degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for one year of Engineering experience.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

  • Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or a state with reciprocity;
  • Experience as an NBIS Program Manager;
  • Experience as an NBIS Team Leader; and/or
  • Successful completion of an FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course.

Special Requirements

Applicant must possess, and maintain throughout employment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's state of residence at the time of appointment. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Additional Information

Work Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., flexibility discussed upon hire.

This position is part of a broadband pay plan. Individuals appointed to positions in this pay plan will be appointed at a salary based on their experience and training and the nature of the work assigned. Within pay guidelines, pay plan participants are eligible for variable salary increases based on performance, growth in responsibilities, and employee development on a yearly basis.

Employees that are registered as a Professional Engineer will be eligible for an additional pay premium of $2,600 annually.

The official title of this position is Engineering Program Coordinator.

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached, however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position is listed as "open continuous." Interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants referred on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process will close when the position has been filled or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.

Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.


Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:

Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. There are eleven paid holidays each year.

Health and Dental Insurance: Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization. A group dental insurance plan is also offered. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.

Life Insurance: A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.

Retirement: The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement:  a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457).  The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.  You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan.  General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service. The County also contributes to this plan. 

For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)) . The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan.  The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit.  New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.

Other Benefits: The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.


Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.


Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.


Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above.  They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. 

Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments: 
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.

01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering?
  • Yes
  • No
02
How much full-time experience do you have in asset management of bridges?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 3 years or more
03
How much full-time experience do you have in the design or consultant management of bridge rehabilitation capital projects?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 3 years or more
04
Are you registered as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a state with reciprocity?
  • Yes
  • No
05
If not already detailed in your application or attached resume, describe your experience in bridge inspection, asset management, design, and project management including detailed information on specific bridges and locations.
06
Please list below any valid National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) certifications that you possess and/or any Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved comprehensive training course(s) that you have successfully completed. If not applicable, put N/A.

* Required Question

Employer
Arlington County
Address
2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511

Arlington, Virginia, 22201
Phone
703-228-3500

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