Transportation Manager 1 - Warren County – PN 20064033

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. 

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.

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.

Odot'S Mission Statement:

To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.

Supervises & assists employees engaged in highway maintenance programs or projects (e.g., pavement repair, drainage repair, bridge maintenance or repair &/or replacement, route marking, automotive equipment maintenance & repair, maintenance & repair of culverts &/or guardrail, contract construction projects to include project inspection & materials control & testing). Operates heavy motorized equipment associated with work crew activities (e.g., heavy crawler & truck mounted excavator, gradall, tractor trailer, rubber tire truck, truck trailer, vactor-jet). Reviews 502s for accuracy & completeness (e.g., ensures appropriate program & activity codes are used).

Inspects progress of ongoing & completed projects for assigned area; completes progress reports on ongoing projects; prepares & maintains reports for assigned area (e.g., drive permit applications, M&R 524 complaint forms, daily diaries, etc); enforces departmental policies, & instructs employees on equipment operation, construction procedures & safety regulations.

Maintains daily work records of equipment & material usage; contacts vendors to order materials, parts, supplies &/or services; completes requisitions for materials, equipment & tools; inventories materials, parts & supplies & maintains inventory records; operates personal computer &/or enters data into computer (e.g., MMS, EMS, budget information, purchases). Assures accuracy of data entered into transportation management system (TMS).

Investigates inquiries/complaints & provides information to general public &/or public officials in response to inquiries (e.g., ditching, drainage structure, high weed complaints; AU-62 damage reports); settles minor complaints from general public & refers major complaints to higher authority; attends training sessions & seminars.

Major Worker Characteristics: Knowledge of supervisory principles & techniques or management*; equipment maintenance & repair, bridge maintenance & repair, route marking & associated safety practices. Skill in operation of machines, tools & equipment applicable to assigned projects; operation of personal computer*; operation of motor vehicle. Ability to oversee & inspect ongoing & completed projects; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; prepare & maintain accurate reports & records; handle routine inquiries & minor complaints from general public & refer major complaints to higher authority. (*)Developed after employment.

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.

• 2 yrs. training or 2 yrs. experience in highway maintenance, associated safety practices, & in using/operating associated equipment. 
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

-Must have valid Class A CDL (Note: if position will be assigned to operate motorized equipment of size & type regulated by Sections 4506.1, 4506.03 & 4506.12 of Ohio Revised Code, applicant must also have valid commercial driver license; if required to operate state vehicle must have valid driver’s license.)

Job Skills: Management

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 eligible based on FLSA Standards.
• In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 382.703, selected applicants for this position are required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at the following link: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register
• The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of 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.

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.

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.