Transportation Engineer 4 (District 4 Test Lab), Pn 20054207

Transportation Engineer 4/District 4 Test Lab, PN 20054207

Work Location: District 4 Headquarters, 2088 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44306

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.

Benefits to you:

-Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance

-11 paid holidays per year

-Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals

-At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan

-Pay increases pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code

-Employee Tuition reimbursement programs

-Work/Life Balance

-The opportunity to work on an important mission

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.

Official Position Description:

In District Testing Office, acts as staff specialist (i.e., develops engineering policies & plans projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have significant impact on major organizational programs; keeps abreast of new scientific methods & developments affecting Department & recommends changes in program emphasis; represents administrator in administration of contracts involving multiple complex projects, programs & directives; develops &/or revises policies & directives based on field observation & testing); supervises Testing staff (e.g., provides developmental opportunities, evaluates & monitors performance, approves requests for leave, counsels staff, recommends discipline, assigns duties to be performed). Oversees &/or participates in all Testing activities to ensure management & safety practices established by District Construction Engineer (DCE) are properly executed.  Assists in formulating goals & strategies to be used in establishing efficient business practices. Coordinates & monitors implementation of policies & directives; analyzes work processes & recommends changes for operational improvements to DCE. Coordinates management team meetings & other activities.  Meets regularly with section supervisor to provide guidance, ensure compliance with policies & discuss progress towards goal attainment. Uses personal computer (e.g., Microsoft Word & Excel) to prepare correspondence & reports &/or special studies as requested. Signs plans &/or other engineering documents as registered professional engineer.

In District Construction Office, manages all aspects of construction program for assigned areas, ensuring each contract is administered with contract specifications & consistently across district & results in consistent level of quality including projects delivered on schedule & within established budget.  Develops, recommends & monitors Testing budget & provides information to supervisor.  Conducts budget & cost analysis; prepares reports utilizing computer & software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel) to conduct budget & costs analyses & prepare reports regarding fiscal status of Office; creates & maintains budget plans to establish short- & long-term goals & objectives consistent with District & Department mission.

Coordinates development of strategic planning goals & objectives for Office. Conducts planning workshops to develop short- & long-term goals.  Develops & monitors performance measures to track progress toward goal achievement. Uses the computer (e.g., Microsoft Word & Excel, Site Manager, AASHTOWARE, or current construction computer program) to prepare spreadsheets, databases, initiate samples & enter test results, produce queries & reports; acts as the District's knowledge expert for AASHTOWARE.  Provides reports & analyses to Highway Management Administrator (HMA) & DCE regarding performance measures. Testifies & acts as engineering expert witness in court cases.

Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned to facilitate operational efficiency (e.g., participates in construction-related seminars, attends management & other training sessions, delivers presentations regarding testing issues & new technology, meets with contractors, reads industry-related periodicals & other publications, uses Microsoft Word to draft responses to correspondence, maintains project files & adheres to record retention schedules).

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.
Job Skills: Civil Engineering

Technical Skills: Civil Engineering

Professional Skills:  Teamwork; Customer Focus