Transportation Engineer 3 - 20064117 Highway Maintenance - Traffic

In District Traffic Office, as Traffic Maintenance Engineer, 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; represents organization at conferences in order to answer questions; directs engineering/technical activities on behalf of supervisor; plans & coordinates work; assists in development of section policy, preparation of Traffic Maintenance budget, annual work plan & long-range planning; & advises offices, consulting firms, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), local public agencies (LPAs) & others regarding projects/problems in assigned area of expertise); acts as first line supervisor over lower-level transportation engineers, transportation technicians &/or other support personnel (e.
g.
, establishes performance goals & measures & evaluates performance, coaches, provides feedback, provides developmental opportunities, reviews & approves leave requests, recommends discipline) engaged in performing traffic maintenance activities; signs plans & other engineering documents as registered professional engineer.
Coordinates & uses personal computer (e.
g.
Synchro, Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Traffic Software Integrated Systems (TSIS), Professional Engineers Traffic & Reporting Analysis (PETRA), electronic count board, PC-Warrants, Nu-Metrics, MONARC, Aries) to assist with all District traffic maintenance activities including installation, maintenance, repair & replacement of signs, signals, pavement markings & roadway lighting (e.
g.
, Light Emitting Diode (LED), luminaires, automated weather pavement sensors, web cameras, electronic message signs) for traffic programs (e.
g.
, Systematic Sign Replacement (SSR), Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), Incident Management Playbook, Tourist-Oriented Direction Signs (TODS), Highway Advisory Radio (HAR), Roadway Weather Information Systems (RWIS)) & ensures all signs, signals & pavement markings are in compliance with applicable laws & policies (e.
g.
, Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD), Ohio Revised Code (ORC)).
Confers with highway management field personnel (e.
g.
, county managers, transportation managers, construction project engineers, highway technicians, routemarkers, signal electricians) & Transportation Planning & Engineering staff in order to exchange information necessary for ensuring efficient completion of assigned traffic maintenance activities.
Performs research & compiles information regarding equipment, materials, labor hours & work projects in order make budgetary recommendations to supervisor.
Reviews & approves purchases of & contracts for equipment & materials (e.
g.
, signs, posts, signal equipment, pavement marking materials, pavement sensors).
Uses personal computer (e.
g.
, Ohio Signal Inventory System (OSIS), Equipment Management System (EMS), Time Management System (TMS)) to oversee updating & maintenance of computerized inventory of signs, signals & pavement markings.
Serves as District Work Zone Traffic Manager.
Develops goals & strategies for establishing efficient practices.
Analyzes work processes & implements & monitors progress of improvements.
Monitors performance in order to ensure compliance with organizational performance requirements.
Receives & responds to telephone calls received during non-working hours from police & governmental agencies/officials.
Prepares or reviews work orders for implementation by work crews.
Operates state vehicle to travel to project sites as needed in order to evaluate signing & pavement marking needs, inspect work zone traffic control, conduct field reviews of project implementation &/or review sites of proposed projects.
Provides technical support to highway maintenance program personnel regarding traffic control & safety issues.
Responds to complaints & inquires related to traffic maintenance.
Independently generates (e.
g.
, using Microsoft Word computer software) & signs name to external correspondence (e.
g.
, inquiries, investigations, acknowledgements) to government agencies &/or officials, consultants, private industries &/or general public regarding section activities.
Serves on internal & external committees.
Attends training sessions & meetings.
Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
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 available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period.
Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
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 Employee Development Funds The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 this 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.