Transportation Engineer 4 - District 8 HQ Capital Program Administration (Sr. Project Manager & Squad Lead)- PN
Transportation Engineer 4 - District 8 HQ Capital Program Administration (Sr. Project Manager & Squad Lead)- PN
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What you will be doing:
This position will function as a Senior Project Manager in the D8 Engineering department with a focus on major projects. Position will act as the Major New coordinator in conjunction with the Design Engineer. Their participation in the Project Development Process (PDP) from scoping through design and into construction will be an integral part of ensuring program success. Additionally they will assist the District Design Engineer in process/procedure evaluation and improvement as well as strategic planning and implementation. This position will directly supervise coach and develop lower-level transportation engineers of various disciplines to include at least two of the following areas: structures geotechnical hydraulics and/or geometrics.
Official Position Description:
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) &/or supervises/leads team of two or more teams/squads of lower level transportation engineers technicians &/or support personnel (i.e. minimum of two employees per team/squad) 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. 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. Keeps abreast of new scientific methods & developments affecting department & recommends changes in emphasis of programs represents administrator in administration of consultant agreements involving multiple complex projects programs & directives & develops &/or revises policies & directives based on field observation & testing includes but is not limited to construction plans for paving drainage culverts bridges paving unstable subgrade raised pavement marker installation; etc.; assess feasibility & soundness of proposed engineering designs when necessary data is insufficient or conformation by testing is advisable. Determines testing procedures to evaluate changes implements test studies & recommends adoption of new procedures policies & equipment purchases. Signs plans &/or other engineering documents as registered professional engineer
Research plan preparation reviews complex engineering reports & analyzes bids. Instructs & trains employees in areas of CADD techniques & drafting equipment computation of plan quantities & general coordination of design process through completion of final contract plans. Assists supervisor with budget preparation &/or long-range planning. Reviews final project construction plans to assure conformance with state specifications. Checks & approves designs of proposed & complete structures including emergency plan changes; Administers Production construction plan program to discuss & solve project problems that may occur such as drainage culverts bridges paving unstable subgrade etc.; Recommends &/or reviews change orders & VECP (Value Engineering Change Proposals) to ensure cost savings construction plan file packages revisions addendums. Resolves complaints from public. Assists in policy development; meets with advises & counsels engineers consultants contractors & officials from other political subdivisions on departmental policy; monitors inventory records inventory & appraisal forms structural ratings etc. & reports any change to supervisor.
Advises offices consulting firms Federal Highway Administration local public agencies & others with projects/problems in assigned area of expertise where established policy does not apply. Assists in research projects with other departments. 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. Attends meetings & training seminars.
Position designated Career Professional per Section 5501.20
Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nations 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd 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 agencys vision every day: To be a long term reliable professional and highly productive organization.
ODOTs 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 into 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
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. 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 drivers 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 drivers 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
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.
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 ourTotal 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.
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
All exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.
If this position is filled internally the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.
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.
This position is overtime exempt based on FLSA Standards.
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.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
