Transportation Engineer 4/Traffic Control Standards Engineer, Office of Roadway Engineering, PN 20050617

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Transportation Engineer 4/Traffic Control Standards Engineer, Office of Roadway Engineering, PN 20050617   ( 260006E9 )   Organization:   Transportation - Central Office Agency Contact Name and Information:   Josh Bowman, Unposting Date:   Sep 1, 2026, 3:59:00 AM Work Location:   Ohio Dept of Transportation   1980 West Broad Street   4th Floor   Columbus   43223 Primary Location:   United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus   Compensation:   $44.38 – 63.41 per hour Schedule:   Full-time Work Hours:   7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Classified Indicator:   Classified Union:   Exempt from Union   Primary Job Skill:   Civil Engineering Technical Skills:   Civil Engineering Professional Skills:   Adaptability, Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving   Agency Overview Job Description What you will be doing: Assist Subject Matter Experts with Traffic Control Standards Updates Assist Subject Matter Experts with inquiries about Traffic Control Standards Manage Traffic Control Standards documents along with coordinating standards update process Benefits to you: Enjoy an excellent work/life balance. Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave. Receive 11 paid holidays per year. Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 6 months. Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period. Experience growth opportunities within organization. Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs. Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution. Why Work for the State of Ohio 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; 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. Job Skills: Civil Engineering Supplemental Information All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one-year probationary period.  This position is overtime exempt per FLSA standards If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code. 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. ADA Statement 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. Drug-Free Workplace 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.