Transportation Technician 1 (Capital Programs Administration/Construction), PN 20054068

State of Ohio • Akron, OH

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About The Position

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. Transportation Technician 1 (Capital Programs Administration/Construction), PN 20054068 Benefits to you: · 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. For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit the Total Rewards website ! Official Position Description: I nspects standard projects (e.g., bridge overlays, culvert replacements, minor structures) to ensure contractor compliance to plans and specifications in Construction, under the general supervision of a licensed professional engineer. Approves use of contingencies (i.e., quantity and plan design). Approves and signs documentation (e.g., construction diaries, TE-30 material reports, construction estimates). Reviews all project records and calculations and prepares cost estimates. Verifies plan accuracy in field. Assists higher level technician or transportation engineer in surveys. Meets with public, government officials and property owners to provide information regarding assigned project. Confers with higher level technicians or transportation engineers to gain assistance to resolve unusual problems. 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. 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.

Requirements

• 5 yrs. engineering related technical experience in simple construction/ rehabilitation/maintenance projects or planning & design of simple civil engineering projects or materials testing, with experience to be commensurate with position to be filled. Note\: the official position description on file with the Ohio Department Of Administrative Services is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required technical experience. Only those applicants possessing the required technical experience listed in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technical experience commensurate with the position in question.
• Or completion of associate degree program in engineering technology; 3 yrs. engineering related technical experience in simple construction/ rehabilitation/maintenance projects or planning & design of simple civil engineering projects or materials testing, with experience to be commensurate with position to be filled.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Technical Specialist, 85871, with experience to be commensurate with position to be filled.
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
• Civil Engineering Technical Skills
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Interpreting Data
• All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States.
• If operating state-owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver's license OR must provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Inspects standard projects (e.g., bridge overlays, culvert replacements, minor structures) to ensure contractor compliance to plans and specifications in Construction, under the general supervision of a licensed professional engineer.
• Approves use of contingencies (i.e., quantity and plan design).
• Approves and signs documentation (e.g., construction diaries, TE-30 material reports, construction estimates).
• Reviews all project records and calculations and prepares cost estimates.
• Verifies plan accuracy in field.
• Assists higher level technician or transportation engineer in surveys.
• Meets with public, government officials and property owners to provide information regarding assigned project.
• Confers with higher level technicians or transportation engineers to gain assistance to resolve unusual problems.

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.
• 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 )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree