Position Description

In District Capital Programs Administration/Test Lab, acts as first line supervisor over lower level transportation engineers &/or transportation technicians &/or other support personnel engaged in the inspection of materials (e.g., provides developmental opportunities, coaches staff to foster development, focuses on job satisfaction, assigns work & monitors progress, evaluates performance, recommends discipline if necessary, provides feedback, approves time off; reviews & approves goals & objectives proposed by staff; oversees employees training & development). Ensures compliance with plans, specifications, special provisions, state & federal regulations; ensures construction materials for all aspects of project(s) will achieve plan & specification intent & routinely reviews construction diaries, inspection reports, &/or material test reports completed by transportation technicians &/or transportation engineers &/or other support personnel. Uses computer & related software (e.g., ProVal) to ensure smoothness on all bridge &/or pavement jobs. Signs plans & documents (e.g., finalized & certifies material acceptance) as registered professional engineer.

Manages District asphalt production (e.g., contractor & district's schedules & payments (i.e., incentive/discount) for asphalt material). Reviews, updates, maintains, records, & finalizes material on District construction projects in order to issue the material certification letter. Reviews & analyzes material problems on construction projects; identifies issues & recommends solutions. Conducts field reviews at project site(s) to ensure proper implementation/documentation of materials for project adaptability. Evaluates test reports & processes change orders for deficient materials. Advises District Testing Engineer (DET) on project status; uses computer & related software (e.g., SiteManager) to collect & analyze data & review information (e.g., cost estimates, pay book documentation, daily inspector reports, material test results); investigates project related complaints. Represents the Department &/or DET at statewide committees, meetings &/or conferences.

Serves as liaison between laboratory, District, & industry personnel. Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate the operational efficiency of the work unit (e.g., reads publications & manuals to keep pace with changes in technology, industry standards, regulations, & procedures; maintains & updates project files; attends training, conferences & meetings; provides training on work related procedures & technological changes). Performs other job-related duties as required

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.

Qualifications

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