Transportation Technician Real Estate

Overview

The selection process for this position will include a structured interview
. Candidate responses to the interview questions will be scored and the selection will be made in accordance with the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

Generates standard detailed drawings by designing and/or reviewing specific portions of highway improvement plans/projects and specifications to coordinate relocation and/or adjustment of public and private utilities to conform with district highway projects/improvements (e.g., major/new projects, culvert replacements, bridge structures, signing, roadway illumination & right of way) in the Real Estate Department, under supervision of higher level engineer; assists in review of highway and bridge plans;

reviews and offers recommendations on technical utility relocation issues; prepares and/or reviews engineering computations, sub-surface utility engineering (S.U.E.) contracts, cost estimates, and calculations for technical accuracy. Provides project coordination, scheduling, and monitoring of utility relocation; participates in scoping meetings/field reviews/red flag summaries. Utilizes and updates management information systems as they relate to the delivery of the project (i.e. ELLIS, TMS).

Approves and signs documentation.

Generates technical reports, cost estimates, and updates specifications for standard projects. Provides technical engineering assistance with utility issues. Provides cost estimates for utility relocation during programming phase. Acts as liaison with public and private utility companies and agencies effecting consultant-utility company coordination during preparation of highway improvement plans, and contractor-utility coordination during construction. Reviews public and private utility applications and prepare agreements and permits for execution by utility companies.

Administers billing and payment procedures for utility rearrangement. Coordinate and present meetings for utility companies concerning utility relocation and permit usage. Meets with federal highway administration to resolve special utility related problems. Attends pre-construction/pre-bid meetings.

Responds to outside inquiries and customer service requests on design issues (e.g., right of way/utilities). Confers with higher-level engineer to gain assistance to resolve unusual problems. Attends meetings and seminars as necessary; coordinates with Local Public Agencies, Regional Real Estate Office, and Central Office on utility/design issues. Meets with local, government officials, and utility/property owners to provide information regarding projects concerning design issues and related problems.

Operates state vehicle to attend field review. Performs other work related duties as assigned.

5 yrs. engineering related technical experience in simple construction/ rehabilitation/maintenance projects or planning & design of simple civil engineering projects or materials testing, with experience to be commensurate with position to be filled.

Note:

the official position description on file with the Ohio Department Of Administrative Services is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required technical experience. Only those applicants possessing the required technical experience listed in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technical experience commensurate with the position in question.

• Or completion of associate degree program in engineering technology; 3 yrs. engineering related technical experience in simple construction/ rehabilitation/maintenance projects or planning & design of simple civil engineering projects or materials testing, with experience to be commensurate with position to be filled.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Transportation Technical Specialist, 85871, with experience to be commensurate with position to be filled.
• Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Job

Skills:

Civil Engineering

Organization
Transportation - District 09

Agency Contact Name and Information
Bonnie Hall

Unposting Date
Feb 9, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location
District 9 HQ

Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe

Compensation
$30.55 to $44.74

Schedule
Full-time

Work Hours
Operational Needs

Classified Indicator
Classified

Union
OCSEA

Primary Job Skill
Civil Engineering

Technical Skills
Civil Engineering

Professional Skills
Adaptability, Attention to Detail

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.

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