Transportation Engineer 3/Bridge Rating & Analysis Staff Specialist, PN 20049540

Based on job duties, this position is designated as telework eligible on a hybrid basis (i.e., working at least 3 days per week in the office); the selected applicant must complete the initial training period prior to being eligible to telework. All requests to telework are reviewed and must be approved by ODOTs Chief Human Resources Officer

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation's 5 th largest interstate system and the 2 nd 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 agency's vision every day: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization.

We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees - one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.

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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to odi@das.ohio.gov .

ODOT's 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
  • Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered.
  • Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are available right away
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals
• At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan
  • OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
• Pay increases pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code
• Employee Tuition reimbursement programs
• Deferred Compensation
  • The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Job Duties

In the Division of Engineering, Office of Structural Engineering (OSE) acts as a bridge rating & analysis staff specialist (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). Performs structural calculations & computer analysis using specialized engineering programs (e.g., AASHTOWare, Bridge Rating program, MDX software, Midas-Civil program). Writes reports & correspondence documenting engineering decisions & recommendations. Collects data for the development of new policies & procedures. Reviews plan submittals for conformity with departments manuals, policies & specifications by applying engineering principles to ensure adequacy & public safety. Resolves problems, answers questions, directs engineering/technical activities on behalf of supervisor, plans & coordinates work, 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 areas of bridge rating & design. Signs plans &/or other engineering documents as registered professional engineer & conducts quality assurance reviews.

Performs bridge analysis of overload permit applications using computers & related software (e.g., ProMiles); reviews the analysis results & makes recommendations to the Office of Special Hauling Permits for the safe travel of overload vehicles on bridges in Ohio; collects bridge data & performs studies of possible damages associated with movement of overloaded vehicles; interprets plans to minimize chances of accidents, conflicts & delays.

Assists in conducting statewide seminars & personnel training sessions; represents the ODOT & OSE at meetings, conferences, & seminars; conducts quality assurance reviews of Districts & Consultants; coordinates, & directs research activities; reviews research reports; acts as research liaison on behalf of the OSE; performs o ther assignments as requested by the Bridge Engineer or Structure Rating Engineer (e.g., produces reports & run queries, answers correspondence, answers inquiries from internal & external customers).

Qualifications
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 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 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