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Summary

The State Pavement Staff Specialist Engineer leads the development and implementation of statewide pavement policies, specifications, and quality assurance programs. This position serves as the primary technical resource for pavement administration, ensuring consistency across districts, supporting innovation, and acting as a liaison between Central Office, Districts, industry, and FHWA.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the Staff Specialist for Pavements Administration, developing engineering policies for complex or unique problems with major organizational impact.
• Chair the Pavements Specification Committee, updating and distributing the State of Ohio Construction & Material Specification (C&MS) book and related standards.
• Conduct Technical Process Reviews (TPRs) and ensure consistent interpretation and enforcement of policies, specifications, standards, proposal notes, and supplemental specifications.
• Coordinate with FHWA and other states to research and incorporate best practices statewide.
• Act as the single point of contact for specifications for Districts, industry, and FHWA, providing expertise and monitoring for recurring issues.
• Develop and revise policies and directives based on field observation, testing, and ensure milestone dates and deadlines are met.
• Oversee contract administration and compliance, including site visits and discussions with end users.
• Develop Risk-Based Inspection Attributes and continually update specifications.
  
  

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 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.
  
  

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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

Organization

Transportation - Central Office

Agency Contact Name and Information

Garyck Todd, [email protected]

Unposting Date

Nov 10, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$43.09-$61.56

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:30am-4:00pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Civil Engineering

Technical Skills

Civil Engineering

Professional Skills

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