Transportation Engineer 4 Test Lab 20051856

State of Ohio•Ashland, OH

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5 th largest interstate system and the 3rd 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. 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. Transportation Engineer 4 - Description - Test Lab Who we are looking for: Licensed Professional Engineer Strong problem solving Effective communicator Good leadership and mentoring skills Good organizational skills Knowledge of construction specifications and contract requirements What you will be doing: Direct and administer all district test laboratory activities Management of Test Lab staff, including approval of Kronos & EIMS time, employee evaluations, approval of training, etc Attend meetings to keep updated on projects and material testing (DET meetings, staff meetings, progress meetings, preconstruction meetings, etc.) Meet with consultants, contractors and government officials to explain programs and projects Review, evaluate, and create report with recommendations to the DCE regarding unapproved materials Approve purchasing of equipment and budget expenditures for Test Lab Answer questions and provide information to OMM concerning concrete mixes and projects where concrete is to be placed Provide support to ODOT project personnel, ready-mix suppliers, contractors, and LPAs on material requirements Provide technical support for QC/QA concrete pours, review and approve test reports Review test reports sent in by project personnel and material producers Ensure proper material documentation and acceptance in AWP Review materials for acceptance in project finalization process and create/sign material certification District Champion and training for AWP program regarding material documentation Benefits to you: -At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan -Pay increases pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code -Work/Life Balance -The opportunity to work on an important mission Position designated Career Professional per Section 5501.20

Requirements

Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 2 yrs. exp. as group or project leader or supervisor providing work direction & training to employees engaged in engineering projects or 2 yrs. exp. in managing engineering research projects (i.e., managing research projects applies only 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 3, 85643; 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.
All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States.
Valid Driver's License Required to operate state vehicle.
Licensed as Registered Professional Engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.
Civil Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer
Strong problem solving
Effective communicator
Good leadership and mentoring skills
Good organizational skills
Knowledge of construction specifications and contract requirements

Responsibilities

Direct and administer all district test laboratory activities
Management of Test Lab staff, including approval of Kronos & EIMS time, employee evaluations, approval of training, etc
Attend meetings to keep updated on projects and material testing (DET meetings, staff meetings, progress meetings, preconstruction meetings, etc.)
Meet with consultants, contractors and government officials to explain programs and projects
Review, evaluate, and create report with recommendations to the DCE regarding unapproved materials
Approve purchasing of equipment and budget expenditures for Test Lab
Answer questions and provide information to OMM concerning concrete mixes and projects where concrete is to be placed
Provide support to ODOT project personnel, ready-mix suppliers, contractors, and LPAs on material requirements
Provide technical support for QC/QA concrete pours, review and approve test reports
Review test reports sent in by project personnel and material producers
Ensure proper material documentation and acceptance in AWP
Review materials for acceptance in project finalization process and create/sign material certification
District Champion and training for AWP program regarding material documentation