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

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
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 our Total 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.