Transportation Engineer 3 - 20065067 (Design Department) HYBIRD

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe Work Locations: District 9 HQ 650 Eastern Avenue Chillicothe 45601 Organization: Transportation - District 09 Classified Indicator: Classified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Exempt Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: Operational Needs Compensation: $35.
74 to $51.
03 Unposting Date: Apr 30, 2024, 10:59:00 PM Primary Job Skill: Civil Engineering Technical Skills: Transportation, Civil Engineering Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Decision Making Agency Contact Name: Bonnie Hall Agency Contact Information: 740-774-8860 bonnie.
hall@dot.
ohio.
gov Transportation Engineer 3 - 20065067 (Design Department) HYBIRD (240003P2) Job Duties THIS IS A REPOSTING Who We Are: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd 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.
We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated.
Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.
ODOT's Mission Statement: To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
*This position offers teleworking as permitted by District policy Position Description: Acts as staff specialist, (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/leads team of lower level transportation engineers, technicians, &/or support personnel by assigning tasks, monitoring work progress, & evaluating the work completed on highway plans.
Performs other supervisory responsibilities (i.
e.
completes performance evaluations, coaches staff, & approves leaves) for subordinate staff.
Develops in-house plans &/or reviews designs proposed for all construction (e.
g.
, four-lane rehabilitation, new construction, bridge replacement, roadway relocation) submitted by District Engineers, consulting engineers, & Local Governments by incorporating geometric, hydraulic & structural design techniques in plan preparation using CADD or drafting tools to draw plans.
Interprets complex plans to provide for effective implementation & minimize chance of accident, conflict & delay.
Coordinates design work with District Survey area.
Assures accurate & timely updating of management information systems as they relate to the delivery of the program (i.
e.
ELLIS, TMS, BMS, etc.
) & assures their business rules, policies, & procedures are implemented, used & maintained as standard business practice in their designated work environments.
Signs plans &/or other engineering documents as registered professional engineer.
Attends project scope field reviews, Prepares plans, design revisions to solve plan implementation problems, (i.
e.
, changes to structural design including camber of beam, pavement design, geometric design & hydraulic), prepares plans & design revisions, & makes recommendations for repairs &/or replacement for construction roadways (i.
e.
, shoulder widening, ditch lay-overs, drainage design, structural repair & rehabilitation) & using computer aided drafting & design (i.
e.
, CADD, Geopack) & drafting equipment.
Recommends &/or designs change orders, reviews complex engineering reports & analyzes bids.
Instructs & trains employees in areas of CADD techniques, computation of plan quantities, & general coordination of design process through completion of final contract plans.
Directs engineering/technical activities on behalf of supervisor to plan, schedule & coordinate work, 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.
Testifies in civil court proceedings as employee of Department.
Represents department at conferences to resolve questions.
Operates state vehicle to travel throughout district to conduct field reviews of project implementation &/or review site of proposed project to ensure project adaptability.
Attend meetings & training seminars.
What’s in it for you: 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 Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.
The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.
The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Additional Benefits The opportunity to work on an important mission Employee Tuition reimbursement programs Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement 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.
If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.
Ohio.
Gov Website Portal, send an email to odi@das.
ohio.
gov.
Qualifications 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 Technical Skills: Transportation, Civil Engineering Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Decision Making Job Skills: Civil Engineering ADA Statement 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.
Drug-Free Workplace 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 ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
Hours may vary based on operational need.
Position designated Career Professional per ORC 5501.
20.
Background Check Information The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use.
Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test.
An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 3719.
01 & 3719.
41 of Ohio revised code.
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.