Transportation Technical Specialist, Office of Geotechnical Engineering, PN

Position: Transportation Technical Specialist, Office of Geotechnical Engineering, PN 20049612

Job Description - Transportation Technical Specialist, Office of Geotechnical Engineering, PN  (2600006X)

Transportation Technical Specialist, Office of Geotechnical Engineering, PN  (2600006X)

Organization

Transportation - Central Office

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Josh Bowman, Joshua.

Bowman2o.gov

Unposting Date

Jan 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

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: $27.92 – 36.90 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Civil Engineering

Technical

Skills:

Basic Documentation, Engineering, Equipment Operations, Geology/Hydrology

Professional

Skills:

Active Learning, Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Teamwork, Time Management

Agency Overview

Job Description

What You Will Do:

• Collect field and laboratory data for geotechnical projects
• Work both independently and with a team
• Independently operate exploration equipment
• Create reports
• Work both outdoors and in an office environment

Characteristics we are looking for:

• Detailed oriented
• Safety driven
• Flexible
• Technologically savvy
• Honest, accountable, trustworthy, and respectful
• A positive team player

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; 1 st increase after 4 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

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in engineering related technical experience in construction/rehabilitation/maintenance projects or planning & design of 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.

-Or completion of associate degree program in engineering technology; 2 yrs. engineering related technical experience in construction/rehabilitation/maintenance or planning & design of civil engineering projects or materials testing, with experience commensurate with position to be filled.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Required to attain a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within probationary period.

Job

Skills:

Civil Engineering

Supplemental Information

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period.

Position will be filled pursuant to the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

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.

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.

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