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.
ODOT's Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
What you will be doing:
District 8 Geotechnical program manager, Geotechnical lead for transportation projects within District 8, Develops project scopes for geohazards and provides input on scopes for projects throughout the district. Reviews project plans (ODOT Let and Local Let) for conformance with ODOT geotechnical standards and specifications as well as constructability.
Supports District Construction staff to solve a wide range of construction problems involving items such as pile driving, MSE walls, drilled shafts, and chemical stabilization.
Reviews and accepts geotechnical shop drawings on behalf of the district. Senior Project Manager
Official Position Description:
Acts as staff specialist (i.e., develops engineering policies & plans projects concerned with unique or controversial problems which have significant impact on major organizational programs; keeps abreast of new scientific methods & developments affecting department & recommends changes in emphasis of programs, represents administrator in administration of contracts involving multiple complex projects, programs & directives & develops &/or revises policies & directives based on field observation & testing, & in addition, responsible for the administration of the District’s miscellaneous construction program; this involves work in all eight counties & includes, but is not limited to, construction projects for paving, pavement marking, bridge painting & raised pavement marker installation; this responsibility includes all aspects of the field contract administration including supervision of project personnel, project record keeping, project coordination, finalization of projects, pre-sale review, etc.; signs engineering documents & plans as a registered professional engineer.
Checks & approves designs of proposed & complete structures including emergency plan changes; performs hydraulic calculations on plans/designs for review purposes; assess feasibility & soundness of proposed engineering designs when necessary data is insufficient or conformation by testing is advisable.
Administers Construction Department activities program to discuss & solve project problems that may occur such as drainage, culverts, bridges, paving unstable subgrade, etc.; assists in policy development; meets with, travels to, advises, & counsels engineers, contractors, & officials from other political subdivisions on departmental policy; monitors inventory records, inventory & appraisal forms, structural ratings, etc., & reports any change to supervisor; researches plan preparation; resolves complaints from public.
Assists in research projects with other departments; reviews final project inspection to assure conformance with state specifications.
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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.
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Licensed as registered professional engineer by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors; 2 yrs. exp. as group or project leader or supervisor providing work direction & training to employees engaged in engineering projects or 2 yrs. exp. in managing engineering research projects (i.e., managing research projects applies only 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 3, 85643; 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.
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ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
- All exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.
- All exempt promotions are required to serve a 6-month probationary period.
-This position is overtime exempt based on FLSA Standards.
-This position has been designated as a Career Professional position per the Ohio Revised Code 5501.20.
-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.
-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.
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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.
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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.
Job Details
Organization: Transportation - District 08
Agency Contact Name and Information: 513.933.6566 - Tina Sanders
Unposting Date: Jul 24, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: District 8 HQ, 505 South State Route 741, Lebanon, 45036
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Warren County
Compensation: $44.38 - $63.41
Schedule: Full-time
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill: Civil Engineering
Technical Skills: Civil Engineering
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Leading Others
