• Job Description

  Req#: 105439
  
  District 6 HQ (DOTD6)
  400 East William Street
  Delaware, 43015
  
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  Who We Are:

  The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5^th largest interstate system and the 2^nd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

  ODOT's Mission Statement:

  To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

  Benefits to you:

  -Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance

  -11 paid holidays per year

  -Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals

  -At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan

  -Pay increases pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code

  -Employee Tuition reimbursement programs

  -Work/Life Balance

  -The opportunity to work on an important mission

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  What you will do:
  • Administer all types of construction projects including paving, bridge work, and major interchange enhancements
  • Solve problems and resolve issues to ensure projects meet ODOT’s high standards
  • Oversee a team of dedicated individuals who all work with a single goal to achieve high quality projects built on time that serve the traveling public

  Who we are looking for:
  • Hard workers who thrive on diving in and resolving complex challenges
  • Team oriented individuals
  • Able to multi-task and shift priorities quickly

  Official Position Description

  Acts as staff specialist in construction (i.e., develops & evaluates plans & criteria for variety of projects & activities to be carried out by others; assesses feasibility & soundness of proposed engineering designs, evaluation tests, products or equipment when necessary data is insufficient or confirmation by testing is advisable) &/or supervises staff engaged in construction activities (e.g., provides developmental opportunities, coaches staff to foster development, focuses on job satisfaction, assigns work, evaluates performance, recommends discipline if necessary, provides feedback, approves time off; reviews & approves goals & objectives proposed by staff; meets with staff to discuss/evaluate project priorities & progress towards short & long term goals; & utilizes quality principles & initiatives as a part of routine operations). Assists in development of section policy, budget preparation &/or long range planning & advises offices, consulting firms, Federal Highway Administration, local public agencies & others with projects/problems in assigned area of expertise. Directs work activities (e.g., bridge construction or repair, pipe installations, paving operation, concrete control, traffic control); trains employees for inspection & testing procedures & proper paper documentation for construction activities. Operates state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites & progress, & provide technical assistance & guidance to inspectors.

  Signs plans or engineering documents as registered professional engineer; interprets complex plans (e.g. multi-phase traffic signal design, major structure rehabilitation, ditch relocation, traffic control standards & guidelines, multi-lane resurfacing & lane resurfacing & lane additions & widening’s) to provide effective implementation & ensure compliance & assist in resolving problems (e.g. plan interpretation, designer intent, utility relocation, property owner concerns, local government change requests progress & scheduling concerns, material approval & procedure submittals & approvals).

  Investigates complaints, documents findings & assists with resolution; directs documentation of pay quantities, project records keeping, initiation of change orders, approval & sampling of materials incorporated in work; attends meetings & training sessions; during winter months, assists district office checking field documentation, finalizing projects & training construction staff.

  !*!Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as group or project leader providing work direction & training to engineering technicians &/or lower-level engineers or 12 mos. exp. in conducting engineering related research (i.e., conducting engineering related research only applies to staff specialist positions); if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess valid driver’s license.
  
  -Or licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Engineer 2, 85642; if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites, must possess valid driver’s license.
  
  -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated registration.
  
  Job Skills: Civil Engineering!*!

  Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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  The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

  !*!Knowledge of civil engineering; public relations*; OSHA safety practices; employee training & development; supervisory principles & techniques*. Skill in use of computer, CADD & drafting equipment. Ability to comprehend & interpret variety of civil engineering principles, techniques, procedures, criteria, plans & specifications & related data; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid engineering/technical conclusions; use statistical analysis; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; cooperate with co-workers on group projects &/or establish friendly atmosphere as supervisor; handle routine & sensitive contacts with government officials, consulting firms/contractors & general public.
  
  (*)Developed after employment.!*!

  -All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

  -BE SURE YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION INCLUDES AN COMPLETE AND ACCURATE REFLECTION OF YOUR WORK HISTORY

  -ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

  -The hourly wage for this position is not negotiable for external applicants. The starting wage will be the hourly rate on the posting. However, for internal applicants, the position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the Ohio Revised Code.

  -Unusual working conditions from class specs.

  -Position may be assigned to various outposts/garages within assigned county.

  -Hours may vary based upon operational need

  - All new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period.

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  The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

• About the company

  Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Of the fifty states, it is the 34th-largest by area, and with a population of nearly 11.8 million, is the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated.

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