Local Bridge Engineer (PCE I) - #258146

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that keeps Kansans moving forward. Our employees are our most valuable

resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the

job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates

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About The Position

• **Who can apply:** Anyone
• **Classified/Unclassified Service:** Unclassified
• **Veterans Preference Eligible:** Yes
• Position Summary:\
• This Local Bridge Engineer position is located in the Bureau of Local
  
  

Projects. This position is responsible for the oversight and

coordination of bridge design on federally funded projects developed by

local public authorities and works with the Bridge Team Leader to

administer the local portion of the National Bridge Inspection Program

(NBIP). Assignments are made to complete Bureau reviews within

established timeframes and to provide adequate quality assurance of the

NBIP. The Local Bridge Engineer also provides advice and mentoring to

other Bridge Team members relative to addressing engineering problems in

the field of structural design, hydraulics, and hydrology and bridge

inspection.

• Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the
  
  

following:**

• Provides technical assistance to LPAs and their consultants through
  
  

review of plans for compliance with applicable federal and state

rules, regulations, and criteria, and accepted practices of

engineering, and provides coordination and communication with LPAs,

consulting engineers, outside regulatory agencies, or other KDOT

bureaus and sections.

• Responsible for the management and oversight of Kansas Local Bridge
  
  

Improvement Program (KLBIP).

• Assists the Bridge Team Leader in administering KDOT and federal
  
  

policies relative to the local portion of the National Bridge

Inspection Program (NBIP).

• Plans and monitors both their own activities and those of consulting
  
  

engineers and/or local officials to keep projects on schedule.

• Works directly with other Bridge Team members to obtain or provide
  
  

appropriate training necessary for them to perform their jobs.

• The incumbent may be required to substitute or provide assistance
  
  

for substantially backlogged positions or to assume other duties or

tasks to support the function of the BLP.

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