Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Dept./Capital Programs Admin.), PN%27s 20054057, 20054272

State of Ohio • Akron, OH

14d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period. This position is overtime exempt based on FLSA Standards. If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code. This position has been designated as a Career Professional position per the Ohio Revised Code 5501.20. All exempt promotions are required to serve a 6 month probationary period. Valid driver's license required to operate state vehicle. Training and Development Required to Remain in the Classification After Employment: Renewal of licensure as registered professional engineer as prescribed by law. Training and Development Required to Remain in the Classification After Employment: Renewal of licensure as registered professional engineer as prescribed by law. Unusual Working Conditions: May require travel where employee must provide own transportation; may be exposed to unsafe conditions when conducting inspections; may work varying hours. Transportation Engineer 3 (Construction Dept./Capital Programs Administration), PN's 20054057, 20054272 Location\: District 4 Headquarters, 2088 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44306 Who We Are: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5 th largest interstate system and the 3 rd 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Valid driver's license required to operate state vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supervises lower level transportation engineers &/or transportation technicians &/or other support personnel engaged in the construction sequence of the project(s) (e.g., conducts performance evaluations; monitors & approves leave, counsels & recommends discipline); oversees employees training & development; assigns staff & duties to be performed on projects.
• Signs plans & documents as registered professional engineer.
• Interprets complex plans to provide for effective implementation & minimize chance of accident, conflict & delay; conducts filed review of project implementation &/or review site of proposed projects to ensure project adaptability; prepares design changes to final plans & has authority to approve use of contingencies (i.e., plans let for Construction) to solve plan implementation problems (i.e., changes to structural design including camber of beam, pavement design, geometric design & hydraulics); responsible for the administration & satisfactory completion of the project; has the authority to reject defective material & to suspend work that is being improperly performed; recommends &/or assists in policy changes.
• Attends preconstruction meetings; advises construction engineer on project status; collects & analyzes data & performs calculations for minor design changes; retrieves & reviews information (e.g., cost estimates, pay book documentation, daily inspector reports, materials test results) being entered into the computer utilizing the Enterprise Information Management System (EIMS).
• Assists Contractor Compliance Officers (CCOs) in ensuring Commercially Useful Function (CUF) requirements are met (e.g., fills out forms & ensures completed forms are returned to assigned CCO).
• Acts as public relations liaison for project (e.g., oversees construction sequence to ensure that conflicts do not arise among concerned parties such as contractors, utilities, officials, property owners & local government agencies); investigates project related complaints; testifies & acts as engineering expert witness in court cases.
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned to facilitate operational efficiency (e.g., participates in construction seminars, attends management training programs, answers correspondence in writing, maintains project files).

Benefits

• Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
• Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
• Receive regular pay increases; 1 st increase after 6 months.
• Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
• Experience growth opportunities within organization.
• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed