DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Bridge Operations
205 S. 17 Ave.
Phoenix, AZ, 85007

Anticipated: $66,550.00

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Grade: 22

Closing Date: July 1, 2026

This position leads a bridge inspection team in performing less complex bridge inspections on established schedules as per National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Bridge Group Inspection Guidelines. Serves as a inspection team member with a certified bridge inspection engineer for more complex bridge inspections. Travels statewide including distances that require overnight stays.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

*This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive

Plans, travels, leads and performs initial/routine/special/damage inspections of State and local agency bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). Drives State vehicle in the course of State business.

Writes bridge inspection reports in approved format, documenting inspection findings and recommending required bridge repairs and/or maintenance needs with estimated costs and repair priorities.

Reviews bridge inspections reports and related documents prepared by State or consultant inspections teams and recommends required improvements in the report documents.

Knowledge of:

• National Bridge Inspection Standards.
• Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory.
• Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual and Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridge.
• Principles and practices in civil engineering as applied to design, development, construction and maintenance of the state highway system.
• Federal and State statutes, agency standards, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to area of assignment.

Skill in:

• Oral and written communication, leadership, making independent engineering judgment and interpersonal relationships.

Ability to:

• Develop and foster respectful and trustworthy work environment for the team and others.
• Plan, organize and optimize available resources to meet multiple quality and schedule goals for the inspection team and section, uses project management process.

Completion of an Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved comprehensive training course in safety inspection of In-Service
bridges.

Five years bridge inspection experience.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and  the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Employee Referral Program
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive if all criteria are met.

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

*Certain criteria must be met in order to receive the hiring incentive pay-out.