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

Independently assesses all training needs for specific target population or subject matter (i.e., individual classes utilizing equipment operator training program for internal & external customers statewide) & plans training activities to meet those needs.Develops & utilizes effective methods to assist managers in identifying staff training needs (e.g., assists managers with training-related aspects of performance improvement plans, conducts needs assessments & strategic planning sessions with managers) & develops & implements courses to meet those needs.Develops course content based on valid job assessments.During equipment operation training, proficiently operates basic, standard & complex equipment (e.g., dump truck, loader, dozer, grader, backhoe) for demonstration purposes.Conducts training programs (e.g., prepares materials & acts as instructor, conducts workshops, reviews & revises training materials, coordinates preparation & utilization of division promotional displays & materials).Travels throughout district to provide classes at ODOT facilities.Travels throughout state to serve as onsite training for On-the-Job Training (OJT)/classes at all work sites.

Utilizes computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel & SharePoint) to maintain records & prepare reports related to training activities (e.g., compiles training date(s), prepares correspondence & disseminates information regarding training schedule & course materials; maintains employee training files).Utilizes personal computer (e.g., ODOT Learn, Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint) to facilitate training sessions & perform training-related tasks.Maintains facilities & equipment (e.g., cleans equipment; mows grass; loads, unloads & transports equipment).Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

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.

6 courses in human resources, education, sociology or psychology or 18 mos exp in preparing informational or instructional programs; 18 mos trg or 18 mos exp in public speaking or effective communications skills; 3 mos trg or 3 mos exp in operating audio visual equipment.

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

Job Skills: Training

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.

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

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

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.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment. This position is also subject to federal testing regulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 40 (Federal Drug and Alcohol Regulations) and 49 CFR Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) which prohibits the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.

In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 382.703, selected applicants for this position are required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at the following link: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register

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.