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Bridge Inspection Team Leader (Transportation Engineering Technician V)

Maryland Department of Transportation
$62,220.00 - $96,790.00 Annually
dental insurance, long term disability
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Mar 13, 2026
Description (Open Recruitment) State Highway Administration Bridge Inspection Team Leader (Transportation Engineering Technician V) Grade 15 (8450) SP#26-61.2-03 YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Structures (OOS) is currently recruiting for a Bridge Inspection Team Leader (Transportation Engineering Technician V) in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitments conducted for this job classification. Nature of Work: Federal regulations require that the state of Maryland bridges be inspected every two (2) years, and the State Highway Administration Office of Structures is directly responsible for these inspections. The Bridge Inspection Program manages condition inspection ratings of major structures, including movable bridges, box culverts, pipes, bulkheads, retaining walls, small structures, and other miscellaneous structures on the State Highway System. The number of these structures statewide exceeds 5000, with a dollar value in the billions and a yearly repair budget of approximately 16 million dollars. This position is a Team Leader on a bridge inspection team and is responsible for scheduling and performing inspections on all types of structures. The Bridge Inspection Team Leader must be able to supervise and guide the inspectors assigned to the team, and handle any administrative duties related to personnel. This is an advanced technical-level position that requires a variety of complex engineering tasks and decisions. MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: *MDOT Benefits Guide* "The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training Magazine award winner for the seventh consecutive year." Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Eight (8) years of experience in technical engineering related work in the areas of design, traffic, construction, materials testing, engineering surveys, maintenance, or planning. Selective Qualification: Four (4) years of bridge inspection experience. A Selective Qualification is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective Qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill, or ability). Preferred Qualification:* *The ideal candidate should possess the following:* Advanced bridge inspection certifications. Knowledge of bridge inspection program used (InspecTech), Lane Closure Permit (LCP) program, and Inspector Daily Report (IDR). Notes: 1. Applicants may substitute education in a civil engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for each year of the required experience, up to a maximum of three years. 2. Applicants who possess an associate's degree in either Engineering, Construction Management or Surveying or Surveying Technology from an accredited community college, college or university are considered to have met two years of the eight-year experience requirement. Licenses & Certifications Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland Additional Information TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd(use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. *The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.* The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit. Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ). Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554 Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554 or the Maryland Relay Service at 1-800-735-2258. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation. Issue Date: 03/11/2026