Jason Tays, P.E.
Transportation Manager 1 at Tennessee Department of Transportation- Claim this Profile
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Bio
Credentials
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FHWA-NHI-130110 Tunnel Safety Inspection
Federal Highway AdministrationOct, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
FHWA-NHI-130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher Training
Federal Highway AdministrationJun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
FHWA-NHI-130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges
Federal Highway AdministrationMar, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Traffic Control Supervisor
The American Traffic Safety Services AssociationJul, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Traffic Control Technician
The American Traffic Safety Services AssociationJul, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
FHWA-NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges
National Highway InstituteMay, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
10-hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course
Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationOct, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Engineer
TN Department of Commerce & Insurance - Board of Architectural & Engineering ExaminersJun, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
TN Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control - Level 1
Tennessee Department of Environment & ConservationNov, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
EIT
TN Department of Commerce & Insurance - Board of Architectural & Engineering Examiners
Experience
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Tennessee Department of Transportation
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Transportation Manager 1
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Jan 2019 - Present
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Transportation Project Specialist Supervisor - Bridge Inspection
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Nov 2013 - Present
As supervisor of the Chattanooga bridge inspection office, I'm charged with inspecting over 900 bridges in a three county district, managing daily crew activities and evaluating performance, creating and submitting bridge reports according to state and federal guidelines, reporting findings to appropriate maintenance authority, and following up on any repairs made.
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Transportation Project Specialist 2 - Bridge Inspection
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May 2011 - Nov 2013
- Designating team inspection duties- Inspecting roadway structures for deficiencies, safety issues, and damage- Determine extent of deficiencies, damage, and any cracking that may exist in the structure- Creating bridge reports according to federal and state requirements- Communicate technical findings to engineers and non- engineers so regular maintenance and/or repairs can be performed- Inspect repairs and determine if structure is sound and safe for public use
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Roadway Specialist - Designer
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Jan 2004 - May 2011
- Designed roadway approaches for bridge replacement projects- Designed roadway realignment/widening projects in rural and urban settings- Designed all elements of project including environmental controls, right-of-way, phase construction, traffic safety, drainage, estimates, present/proposed layouts
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Education
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Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Civil Engineering -
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business/Commerce, General