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.

Benefits to you:

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

11 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 Ohio Revised Code
Employee Tuition reimbursement programs
Work/Life Balance
The opportunity to work on an important mission

Official Position Description:

Directs overall survey operations in assigned District (i.e., establishes goals, objectives & priorities for survey operations; develops budget for equipment & supplies; establishes policies & procedures for survey operations; oversees inventory & determines maintenance/repair schedule for survey instruments & equipment; coordinates plan/project activities with activities of other offices; oversees preparation of survey drawings & calculations) & supervises lower-level surveyors, survey technicians &/or other support personnel (e.g. provides developmental opportunities, coaches staff to foster development, job satisfaction, assigns work, evaluates performance, recommends discipline if necessary, provides feedback; reviews & approves goals & objectives proposed by staff; meets with staff to discuss/evaluate project priorities & progress towards short & long term goals). Utilizes quality principles & initiatives as part of routine operations. Testifies in court as expert witness as to methods used, final product & related issues. Reviews, signs & seals survey work products as registered professional surveyor.

Manages consultant projects (e.g., meets with land holding divisions or agencies to review surveying needs & develops plan to address needs within budgetary limits; prepares project advertisement, scope of services, controlling board information & other contract documents; recommends consultants; negotiates fees & other contract provisions; authorizes payments to consultants; reviews consultant survey work products; reviews & maintains policies & procedures for consultant evaluation systems; communicates project purposes with consultants, utilities, local, state & federal agencies & general public).

Meets with district & area managers to review survey-related problems & recommends solutions. Researches records in courthouse & other locations Performs boundary entrancement surveys; analyzes survey results. Prepares survey plats drawings & certifies results of property surveys. Prepares exhibits for court use & public displays (e.g., prepares factual data in boundary disputes). Meets with public, property owners & public officials regarding surveys, existing & proposed right of way plans &/or acquisition of property. Serves on professional & steering committees.

Position designated Career Professional per Section 5501.20

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.

Licensure: Current registration as professional surveyor pursuant to section 4733.02 of Ohio Revised Code; valid driver's license. & Experience: 12 mos. exp. as Surveyor 3, 85563.

OR 24 mos. exp. in responsible charge of survey projects.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Renewal of registration as professional surveyor pursuant to section 4733.15 of revised code.

Job Skills: Engineering

Valid Driver's License Required.

Licensed as Registered Professional Surveyor by Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Surveyors.

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 has been designated as a Career Professional position per the Ohio Revised Code 5501.20.

This position is overtime exempt based on FLSA Standards.

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.