Transportation Engineer 4 - Test Lab
About The Position
The Transportation Engineer 4 supervises personnel and directs the operation of the District Testing Office and Lab. The role ensures that District and Central Testing Lab policies are followed by comparing specifications and policies with actual procedures and resolving discrepancies. It certifies materials for construction contracts and approves material invoices for maintenance purchase orders in accordance with contract requirements and department regulations. The position also serves as the District Warranty Coordinator, District Construction Monitor for LPA Projects, and Area Engineer for District-wide maintenance contracts. This is a permanent, full-time classified position with a schedule of 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday; hours may vary based on operational needs. The position is overtime exempt and requires a one-year probationary period for exempt new hires. The selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check. A valid driver’s license is required if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to and inspect project sites.
Requirements
- Be licensed as a registered professional engineer by the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
- Meet one of the following experience alternatives: 2 years of experience as a group or project leader or supervisor providing work direction and training to employees engaged in engineering projects; 2 years of experience managing engineering research projects (this alternative applies only to staff specialist positions); or 12 months of experience as a Transportation Engineer 3, 85643.
- Equivalent experience may substitute for the experience requirement, but not for mandated professional engineer registration.
- Possess a valid driver’s license if assigned to operate a state vehicle to travel to and inspect project sites.
Responsibilities
- Supervise personnel and direct the operation of the District Testing Office and Lab.
- Ensure District and Central Testing Lab policies are carried out by comparing specifications and policies with actual procedures and resolving discrepancies.
- Certify materials for construction contracts.
- Approve material invoices for maintenance purchase orders in accordance with contract requirements and department regulations.
- Serve as the District Warranty Coordinator.
- Serve as the District Construction Monitor for LPA Projects.
- Serve as Area Engineer for District-wide maintenance contracts.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
- Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
- Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
