In order to be eligible for federal funds, communities must provide a local match and meet other federal requirements, including maintaining an Employee in Responsible Charge (ERC). An ERC is a designated employee who is responsible for ensuring the compliance of all state and federal-aid regulations related to the project development and construction of locally administered projects. The ERC acts on behalf of the LPA as the primary point of contact for the project. Reference the LPA Guidance Document for ERC responsibilities.
- To become an LPA Certified ERC – The nominated ERC must take and pass the ERC Basic Certification Online Course to become initially certified. The course is 1 to 2 hours in length, and the certification is valid for one (1) year.
- To maintain the annual certification requirement – An ERC must take and pass the ERC Recertification Online Course (1 to 2 hours in length) or the ERC Basic Certification Online Course within one (1) year of receiving their original ERC certification.
- If an ERC’s certification has expired – The ERC will have to complete the ERC Basic Certification Online Course to become recertified.
All Indiana Counties are required to designate and maintain a certified ERC to manage their Bridge Inspection Program. This ERC must be an employee of the LPA and can be the same ERC who manages the LPA’s other transportation projects.
- To become an LPA Certified Bridge Inspection ERC – The nominated ERC must take and pass the ERC Bridge Inspection Certification On-line Course. The Online Course is 2 to 3 hours in length to become certified. This certification is valid for one (1) year.
- To maintain the annual certification requirement – An ERC must take and pass the ERC Bridge Inspection Certification Online Course within one (1) year of attending their last training.
- To maintain the annual certification requirement - An ERC must take and pass either the ERC Basic Certification or the ERC Recertification within one (1) year of attending their last training.
- If an ERC’s certification has expired – The ERC will have to take and pass the ERC Bridge Inspection Certification On-line Course to become recertified.
To enroll in and gain access to the ERC Basic Certification, the ERC Recertification, or the ERC Bridge Inspection Certification On-line Courses, ERCs’ must first be a registered user on the INDOT Training Portal.
Below is a quick step guide to help you create a new user account. Contact ELearning@indot.in.gov for any questions regarding the INDOT Training Portal.
Contact LPAQuestions@indot.in.gov for questions about course content and to enroll in an ERC Certification Course once you have an INDOT Training Portal User ID.
- Email INDOTLPAQuestions@indot.IN.gov with the following information:
- The name of the course(s) you want enrolled.
- The User ID you created.
- The User ID is case sensitive.
- Once you have received an email stating ‘You are enrolled’, log into the INDOT Training Portal to start the course(s).