Transportation Engineer 3/bridge Standards Staff Specialist, PN 20049546

Transportation Engineer 3/Bridge Standards Staff Specialist

Organization: Transportation - Central Office

Work Location: Ohio Dept of Transportation, 1980 West Broad Street, 4th Floor, Columbus, 43223

Schedule: Full-time, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Compensation: $39.22 – 55.99 per hour

Primary Job Skill: Civil Engineering

Technical Skills: Civil Engineering

Professional Skills: Adaptability, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

What you will be doing:

• Develop and maintain Ohio bridge standards by contributing to official ODOT publications like the Bridge Design Manual and Standard Bridge Drawings.
• Research, develop, and support policy for the design, construction, and maintenance of bridges.
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on bridge policy and project related issues.
• Utilize Engineering Software (e.g. Leap Bridge Concrete/Steel, Midas, Merlin-Dash, CADD-ORD/OBM/OBD, Mathcad).
• Manage projects related to policy development and develop/lead training classes.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews and sign engineering documents as a registered professional engineer.

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 6 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.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

• 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)

Qualifications:

Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Engineer 3, 85642; 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; 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 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

Supplemental Information:

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

This position is overtime exempt per FLSA standards.

If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

ADA Statement: 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.

Drug-Free Workplace: 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.