Transportation Engineer 4 (Traffic Safety Engineer/Planning Section, Capital Programs Administration), PN 20055197
Job Description
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.
Transportation Engineer 4 (Traffic Safety/Planning Section, Capital Programs Administration, PN 20055197
Located at: District 4 Headquarters, 2088 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44306
What You Will Do:
The successful candidate will serve as the lead of the District Traffic Safety team within the Planning Section of the Capital Programs Administration Department in District 4. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the study, analysis, and development of transportation plans and projects with a strong emphasis on traffic safety.
Position duties include but are not limited to:
Provide leadership and direction to the District Traffic Safety staff, ensuring effective performance and adherence to agency standards.
Administer the District's Highway Safety Program, including preparation of the annual safety work plan and the identification, development, and management of safety funding applications.
Facilitate and oversee safety-related applications submitted by local public agencies within the district.
Conduct in-depth crash data analyses to identify patterns, evaluate contributing factors, develop safety countermeasures, and prioritize high-risk locations.
Perform safety studies and/or oversee consultant-performed studies to ensure compliance with established procedures and technical standards.
Collaborate with local agencies to review crash trends, evaluate potential improvements, and pursue innovative and alternative funding opportunities to address safety concerns.
Participate in project scoping activities to identify opportunities for integrating safety enhancements into upcoming District projects.
Prepare detailed work orders for ODOT maintenance crews to implement safety improvements arising from studies, customer inquiries, and project-related crash reviews.
Develop and maintain advanced proficiency with traffic engineering and analysis software, including HCS, TransModeler, Synchro/SimTraffic, StreetLight, and INRIX, to support sound engineering evaluations.
Perform and oversee traffic signal design activities, including signal warrant analyses, signal timing development and evaluation, and the review of associated signage and lighting plans.
Oversee and manage all District traffic regulation functions, including state, local and work-zone speed zones; village signal permits; no-parking, no-passing, and no-engine brake zones; and school-zone extensions.
Engage with internal teams, local agencies, developers, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and the general public to address traffic safety and bicycle-pedestrian planning needs, providing professional guidance on related infrastructure and safety initiatives.
Ensure effective public outreach on district traffic safety initiatives, including participation in Safe Communities Coalitions and other safety-focused events.
Evaluate consultant fee proposals, negotiate scope elements as necessary, and administer consultant contracts.
Direct and oversee the development and delivery of safety improvement projects within the district.
Evaluate fatal crash reports occurring within District.
Implement and monitor designated Distracted Driving Safety Corridors.
Coordinate with the District Pavement Engineer to identify candidate locations for skid testing due to suspected slippery-pavement conditions.
Lead the development of Project Initiation Packages (PIP) for awarded safety projects.
Who We Are Looking For:
The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio who is self-directed, collaborative, and well-versed in traffic engineering principles, safety practices, and the ODOT project development process. This individual must demonstrate strong communication skills, effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences, and lead teams in identifying and resolving traffic safety challenges. A commitment to public service, continuous improvement, and advancing a safe, efficient, and future-focused transportation system is essential for success in this role.
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.
For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit the Total Rewards website!
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.
-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
Technical Skills: Civil Engineering
Professional Skills: Collaboration, Customer Focus, Leading Others, Teamwork, Analyzation
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period.
This position is overtime exempt based on FLSA Standards.
If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.
This position has been designated as a Career Professional position per the Ohio Revised Code 5501.20.
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.
Background Check:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. 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.