Transportation Civil EngineerTransportation Engineer 1 (Construction Department), PN(s) ,

Transportation Engineer 1/Transportation Civil Engineer (TCE) Construction Department PNs 206253

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

Transportation Engineer 1 hire will complete ODOTs Transportation Civil Engineering Program to include a 12 month training plan & scheduled rotation through the departments core engineering disciplines; Planning & Engineering Construction and Highway Maintenance.

What You Will Do:

• You will receive a thorough introduction to the three core civil engineering disciplines.
• You will work alongside of ODOT professional engineers.
• You will receive hands-on transportation training & experience needed to further your career as an engineer with ODOT.

Benefits to you:

• Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
• Receive paid time off with vacation sick and personal leave.
• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
• Receive regular pay increases; 1^st increase after 4 months.
• Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
• Experience growth opportunities within organization.
• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.

For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits please visit the Total Rewards website!

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

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.

Bachelors degree in engineering; Accepted for Basic Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (EIT exam) by Ohio Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.

Job Skills: Civil Engineering

Technical Skills: Civil Engineering

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail; Customer Focus; Teamwork

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.

The final candidate for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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.

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

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 contract.

This position is overtime eligible per FLSA Standards.

Valid drivers license required.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
May require travel where employee must provide own transportation; may be exposed to unsafe conditions when
conducting inspections; may work varying hours.