Utilities Relocation Technician 1, PN: 20049382

Utilities Relocation Technician 1, PN: 20049382

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.

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 OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

-Employee Tuition reimbursement programs

-Work/Life Balance

-The opportunity to work on an important mission

Position Description:

In District Planning & Engineering Office, Real Estate Section, conducts onsite physical inspections of utility construction projects involving relocation &/or adjustment of utility facilities, issues applicable permits & ensures compliance with applicable regulations. Reviews & approves plans, drawings & permit applications (e.g., right-of-way, highway use) from utility companies in order to ensure accuracy; issues permits. Utilizes management information systems (e.g., Ellis) as they relate to program delivery & ensures their business rules, policies & procedures are implemented, used & maintained as standard business practice in their designated work environments.

Acts as liaison with supervisor, consulting engineers, county maintenance superintendents, property owners, sanitary system representatives &/or utility company officials regarding proposed revisions to submitted utility plans. Responds to questions concerning plan requirements & specifications & other Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) regulations. Coordinates & conducts or attends meetings between property owners, consultants, governmental agencies &/or department personnel in order to resolve conflicts & problems. Confers with supervisor &/or engineers regarding utility relocation issues. Coordinates project reviews.

Prepares utility portion of bid proposals (e.g., utility notes regarding status & rearrangement of utilities). Coordinates utility relocations necessitated by force account projects involving bridges & culverts & for maintenance widening & resurfacing projects. Inspects project sites prior to construction in order to ensure compliance with plans & specifications. Provides cost estimates for utility relocation projects not having federal oversight.

Prepares & processes permits, prepares plan changes & adjustments & completes daily reports related to projects & plans; maintains records. Uses personal computer (e.g., Microsoft Word & Excel) to prepare correspondence & enter data. Attends seminars, schools & training sessions. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in reading construction & right of way plans; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in public relations; valid driver’s license. -Or equivalent of Minimum Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Utilities

Technical Skills: Transportation

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Written Communication

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.

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 public relations; state & federal laws, policies & procedures pertaining to Utilities Relocation*; skill in reading construction & right of way plans; operations of personal computer*; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; read & interpret construction plans for highway projects; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; explain why permit cannot be approved to general public; walk, stand or bend for long periods of time.

(*)Developed after employment

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposed to highway traffic; walks in utility trenches; exposed to inclement weather; exposed to heavy construction equipment at construction sites.

Position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards.

All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period.

If operating state-owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver’s license OR must provide own transportation.

All candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

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.