Transportation Engineer 4 LPA PN

Transportation Engineer 4 - Capital Programs PN

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nations 5^th 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.

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.

Supplemental Information

All bargaining unit and 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 exemptpromotionsare required toserve a 6 month probationary period.

This position is overtime exempt based on FLSA Standards.

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.

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.

TE4 Local Programs Manager

This position is the manager of the LPA (Local Public Agency) section for District Three Planning. This team is focused on planning coordinating delivering and building locally sponsored transportation projects that use federal or state team is comprised of a TE4 Team Lead that manages several LPA District Three LPA section is Cradle to Grave the LPA coordinators will follow a project from funding application through planning design and bidding and act as the construction monitor during construction and closeout. The LPA Manager will report to the District Planning Engineer.

What You Will Do:

- Lead a team of LPA coordinators in project planning scoping coordination plan review construction monitoring and other duties as assigned for locally sponsored transportation infrastructure projects.

- Be an open available and approachable resource for internal and external customers.

- Utilize computer software in daily tasks including the Microsoft Suite ProjectWise and others.

- Resolve or assist in the resolution of personnel challenges

- Attend and promote appropriate training including leadership and technical topics.

- Act as a mentor and role model for subordinate staff.

- Complete EIMS and Kronos review and approval for subordinate staff.

- Complete Performance Reviews for subordinate staff.

- Coordinate with locals about current project issues and funding opportunities for potential projects.

- Coordinate with ODOT Office of Local Programs in Central Office to ensure that locals are complying with policies and procedures

- Review funding applications for various local funding opportunities and serve on ODOT Central Office scoring and award committees

Act as an LPA coordinator for local projects including:

o Being primary point of contact for certain LPAs

o Coordinate funding and scope projects

o Review plans and other project documents

o Ensure that funding is appropriate and accurate in Ellis

o Ensure that local projects comply with environmental regulations and right of way acquisition requirements

o Troubleshoot project issues and resolve project conflicts

o Serve as construction monitor on active construction projects.

o Others project-related duties as appropriate

- Participate as part of the District Three Planning Leadership Team.

Assist other internal and external customers with the resolution of transportation issues as appropriate.

Benefits to you:

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

-Pay increases pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code

-Work/Life Balance

-The opportunity to work on an important mission

Position designated Career Professional per Section 5501.20

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.

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.

Valid Drivers License Required to operate state vehicle.

Licensed as Registered Professional Engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.

Job Skills: Civil Engineering