Transportation Engineer 3, Construction, PN 20056389 at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Jacksontown, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Construction, Engineering Design Evaluation, Staff Supervision, Policy Development, Budget Preparation, Long Range Planning, Bridge Construction, Pipe Installations, Paving Operation, Concrete Control, Traffic Control, Inspection Procedures, Documentation, Plan Interpretation, Change Order Initiation, Material Approval

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Transportation Engineer 3, Construction, PN 20056389 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; 1st 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%25 employer contribution. Official Position Description: Acts as staff specialist in construction (i.e., develops & evaluates plans & criteria for variety of projects & activities to be carried out by others; assesses feasibility & soundness of proposed engineering designs, evaluation tests, products or equipment when necessary data is insufficient or confirmation by testing is advisable) &/or supervises staff engaged in construction activities (e.g., provides developmental opportunities, coaches staff to foster development, focuses on job satisfaction, assigns work, evaluates performance, recommends discipline if necessary, provides feedback, approves time off; reviews & approves goals & objectives proposed by staff; meets with staff to discuss/evaluate project priorities & progress towards short & long term goals; & utilizes quality principles & initiatives as a part of routine operations). Assists in development of section policy, budget preparation &/or long range planning & advises offices, consulting firms, Federal Highway Administration, local public agencies & others with projects/problems in assigned area of expertise. Directs work activities (e.g., bridge construction or repair, pipe installations, paving operation, concrete control, traffic control); trains employees for inspection & testing procedures & proper paper documentation for construction activities. Operates state vehicle to travel to & inspect project sites & progress & provide technical assistance & guidance to inspectors. Signs plans or engineering documents as registered professional engineer; interprets complex plans (e.g. multi-phase traffic signal design, major structure rehabilitation, ditch relocation, traffic control standards & guidelines, multi-lane resurfacing & lane resurfacing & lane additions & widenings) to provide effective implementation & ensure compliance & assist in resolving problems (e.g. plan interpretation, designer intent, utility relocation, property owner concerns, local government change requests progress & scheduling concerns, material approval & procedure submittals & approvals). Assists Contractor Compliance Officers (CCOs) in ensuring Commercially Useful Function (CUF) requirements are met (e.g., fills out forms & ensures completed forms are returned to assigned CCO).Investigates complaints, documents findings & assists with resolution; directs documentation of pay quantities, project records keeping, initiation of change orders, approval & sampling of materials incorporated in work; attends meetings & training sessions; during winter months, assists district office checking field documentation, finalizing projects & training construction staff. Position is designated as Career Professional per ORC 5501.20. Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 12 mos. exp. as group or project leader providing work direction & training to engineering technicians &/or lower-level engineers or 12 mos. exp. in conducting engineering related research (i.e., conducting engineering related research only applies to staff specialist positions); 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; 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Engineer 2, 85642; 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

Responsibilities

This role involves acting as a staff specialist in construction, developing and evaluating plans, or supervising staff engaged in construction activities, while also assisting in policy development and budget preparation. The engineer directs construction activities like bridge repair or paving, trains staff on inspection procedures, and interprets complex engineering plans to ensure compliance.