Project Manager 1

3 yrs. exp. in project management (i.e., management & development of project/program requirements, design, development, testing/pilot, training & full scale implementation), with experience to be commensurate with project/program &/or position description on file (e.g., specific human service program area, management information sciences, fiscal); 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.

-Or successful completion of 2 yrs. post-secondary education majoring in business administration, public administration, computer science/information technology, social science, or health, with major being commensurate with project to be assigned; 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.

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

Job Skills: Project Management

Job Description:

In District 9, manages project(s), with or without sub-projects, that covers all phases of project management in the Highway Management Office with activities & responsibilities resting primarily within the Traffic Office (e.g., traffic studies, speed control, interchange justification, high accident locations, traffic flow, signals, & warrants) & whose primary stakeholders are management, staff, &/or end users. Directs, implements, & monitors policies & procedures for the Traffic & Highway Safety Program (e.g., defines project requirements, quality standards & timelines; determines & evaluates risks & safety work plan; manages safety funding). Assures accurate & timely updating of management information systems as they relate to the delivery of the program (i.e., ELLIS, Transportation Management System (TMS), Bridge Management System (BMS)). Directly supervises assigned staff (e.g., provides developmental opportunities, coaches staff to foster development & promote job satisfaction, assigns work, evaluates performance, recommends discipline as necessary, & approves leave). Serves as District 9 Work Zone Traffic Coordinator; establishes priorities for high accident locations activities; reviews consultant studies (e.g., warrants, capacity, safety, & access justification) & utilizes a computer & traffic analysis software (e.g., Synchro, HCS, TSIS, PETRA, Electronic Count Board, PC Warrant, Numeric, MONARC, ARIES) to provide traffic data & reports. Travels to evaluate project(s) (e.g., accident locations, speed, school & no parking zone locations; new access points; sight distance; spot speeds (lasers), traffic control items) & complaints received by the general public & addresses problems & ensures project is ready to move on to its next phase.

Makes recommendations & modifications to facilitate long range planning (e.g., maintenance of structures, replacement of traffic signals, interchanges) & integrates changes in existing programs (e.g., traffic devices, Highway safety). Uses computer & related software (e.g., Enterprise Information Management System (EIMS)) to develop reports (e.g., accident reduction, counter-measures, access modifications, & highway capacity). Collaborates with stakeholders (e.g., consultants, government officials, private industries, general public) on matters relating to Traffic planning. Attends meetings, conferences, &/or workshops on Traffic &/or Safety related topics.

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.

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.

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Position designated Career Professional per ORC 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.

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.