Transportation Engineer 4 - Major Projects Engineer - Cuyahoga County - PN 20056114

Transportation Engineer 4 / Design/Major Projects Engineer, Planning Department, PN 20056114

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd 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.

ODOT's Mission Statement:

To provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place. We will:

• Take care of what we have

• Make our system work better

• Improve safety

• Enhance capacity

What you will do:

• Manage the Cleveland Innerbelt Corridor/Modernization program.
• Assist with property management (land acquisition, land disposal, leases, permits, etc.) for property associated with the Innerbelt Corridor.
• Meet with project stakeholders, property owners, regulators, and/or public officials during the project development process.
• Coordinate regularly with FHWA on the status of the Cleveland Innerbelt Corridor program.
• Supervise Transportation Engineers who mainly provide project management services for ODOT capital projects.
• Provide performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Provide engineering support to ODOT Construction field personnel for active construction projects.
• Provide guidance to fellow CPA staff members in the project development process.
• Provide guidance on alternative project delivery methods for capital projects.
• Review ODOT standards, policies, procedures and provide input.
• Develop/review engineering policies to support capital project management.
• Coordinate with Central Office on Major Projects, including leading the quarterly District/Central Office Major Projects meetings.

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a licensed P.E. in the State of Ohio who is conscientious, well organized, multi-tasking, self-directed, open-minded, and a good problem solver. The candidate should have a good understanding of engineering principles, design standards, and the ODOT project development process. Strong communication skills are essential for interacting and building relationships with various project stakeholders. The unique candidate should have the ability to understand the highly technical aspects of engineering design and be able communicate in a way that is easily understood by the public. A candidate who can lead a team to identify, understand, and work through challenges will be successful in this position and find it rewarding!

Benefits to you:

• Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance

• 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

• Pay increases pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code

• Employee Tuition reimbursement programs

• Work/Life Balance

• The opportunity to work on an important mission

Position designated Career Professional per Section 5501.20

Knowledge of civil engineering; public relations*; OSHA safety practices; employee training & development; supervisory principles & techniques*. Skill in use of computer, CADD & drafting equipment. Ability to comprehend & interpret variety of civil engineering principles, techniques, procedures, criteria, plans & specifications & related data; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid engineering/technical conclusions; use statistical analysis; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; cooperate with co-workers on group projects &/or establish friendly atmosphere as supervisor; handle routine & sensitive contacts with government officials, consulting firms/contractors & general public; plan & develop engineering projects with unique or controversial problems &/or novel engineering related concepts & approaches.
(*) Developed after employment.

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

If operating state-owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver's license. Licensed as Registered Professional Engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors

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

This position has been designated as a Career Professional position per the Ohio Revised Code 5501.20.
All exempt promotions are required to serve a 6 month probationary period.
This position is overtime exempt based on FLSA Standards.

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.

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.

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