Hybrid Telework Transportation Technician 2, Office of Structural

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All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period.

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.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

7 yrs. trg. or 7 yrs. exp. in engineering related technical experience in simple & standard construction/rehabilitation/maintenance projects or planning & design of simple & standard civil engineering projects or materials testing, with experience to be commensurate with positions to be filled. Note\: the official position description on file with the Ohio Department Of Administrative Services is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required technical experience. Only those applicants possessing the required technical experience listed in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technical experience commensurate with the position in question.

-Or completion of associate degree program in engineering technology; 5 yrs. engineering related technical experience in simple & standard construction/ rehabilitation/maintenance projects or planning & design of simple & standard civil engineering projects or materials testing, with experience to be commensurate with position to be filled.

-Or 2 yrs. exp. as Transportation Technician 1, 85873, with experience to be commensurate with position to be filled.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Civil Engineering

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.

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.

Who We Are:

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd 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.

Who We Are Looking For:

Someone able to work and communicate well with others, including comfortable talking on the phone

Familiarity with Excel

Someone able and willing to work in the field

Familiarity with bridge nomenclature

Prior bridge inspection knowledge and training, not required, but preferred.

What You Would Will Do:

Coordination of ODOT’s statewide snooper operations program

Assists with statewide bridge inspection quality assurance, including field reviews

Assists with statewide implementation and quality control of updated bridge inventory, Specifications of the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI)

Responsible for user management of ODOT’s bridge inspection and inventory system, Assetwise

Benefits To You:

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

10 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 OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Employee Tuition reimbursement programs

Work/Life Balance

The opportunity to work on an important mission

Official Position Description:

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.

In the Division of Engineering, Office of Structural Engineering, independently manages ODOT's snooper truck operations for multiple complex bridge projects in the field. Updates, maintains, & enforces ODOT's Snooper Operations Manual; analyzes existing operations to determine necessary improvements & conducts cost/time/quality control studies; ensures compliance with state & federal rules & regulations. Serves as liaison with various sources (e.g., equipment manufacturers, distributors, government agencies) regarding rehabilitation & maintenance of the snooper trucks. Analyzes bids received & recommends vendors for the procurement & maintenance of the snooper truck & inspection related equipment; travels & inspects condition & operation of the snooper trucks, inspection equipment to ensure technical & safety requirements are met. Utilizes computer & related software (e.g., Enterprise Information Management System (EIMS) & AssetWise) to collect inspection data & optimize yearly operations schedule; assists districts & local agencies with annual bridge inspection schedule & programming snooper access.

Provides support to users for ODOT's bridge inspection system (i.e., AssetWise) (e.g., account setup, access, & roles; troubleshoots & assists with issues, problems, &/or questions; assists in workflow design & website quality; conducts audits of inactive users); attends meetings & works with AssetWise representatives to ensure system meets agency's operational needs; participates in training & works with end users to promote system security.

Works with agency staff, consultants, local, state, & federal agencies (e.g., Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)) to ensure compliance with state & federal regulations (e.g., bridge inspection metrics) related to bridge inspection quality assurance & quality control of bridge data. Attends training sessions, keeps abreast of developments pertaining to bridge inspection, bridge access, & safety. Utilizes computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Transportation Information Mapping System (TIMS)) to prepare spreadsheets, present information, run queries, produce charts &/or to draft correspondence & reports. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.