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Who We Are:
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 2nd 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.
We Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: ODOT values its diversity, and is committed to cultivating an inclusive and equitable work environment for all employees – one where differences are respected and celebrated. Our agency continues to build a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives.
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. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Careers.Ohio.Gov Website Portal, send an email to ***@das.ohio.gov.
ODOT’s Mission Statement:
To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future.
What You’ll Do:
Position Description
Supervises personnel involved in preparation & distribution of informational & educational material reflecting ODOT activities. Speaks for & on behalf of the Director of Transportation & District 9 Deputy Director of ODOT. Plans & administers overall public information program for the district. Performs various program activities including developing, writing, preparing, typing using a computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Word), proofing & editing news releases &/or public advisory group announcements, meeting minutes & speeches & issues to media &/or public advisory groups; oversees District operational activities (e.g., road closures, new highway openings, road maintenance activities, future maintenance projects, new highway construction) to ensure effective communication to local & state officials, general public & the media (e.g., print, radio, television, social media). Informs media, general public, advisory groups & statute-mandated taskforces or councils of agency policies & procedures regarding operational activities; coordinates public information meetings & hearings; develops & presents information & educational displays, programs, materials &/or speeches to media; performs layout work on publications, articles & newsletters. Gathers data & writes articles of interest concerning district employees or activities for publication in Department outlets (i.e., The Loop, The Transcript, etc.) &/or District internal newsletters & ODOT TV
Advises & consults with District 9 Deputy Director (DDD), Communications Deputy Director & agency Director & staff regarding public relations & methods of presentation to communicate favorable public relation; serves as resource person for information related to positive public presentation of agency programs, special events & activities; responds to written & telephone requests for speeches & presentations; delivers speeches & makes presentations. Responds either verbally or in writing to public information requests from general public, State & local officials, governmental agencies & media.
Organizes conferences & coordinates events with media; evaluates development, preparation & dissemination of public information. Ensures staff receives training in new procedures, skills & utilization of tools (e.g., personal computers & peripheral equipment, software packages). Maintains work-related records. Researches & responds to inquires & complaints using personal computer, furnishes information & explains programs & projects to motoring public, government officials & property owners. Performs other work-related duties as assigned (e.g., plans & organizes the district annual meeting in conjunction with the DDD; serves on committees (i.e., employee recognition, employee suggestion, & new hire feedback committees). Unclassified per 124.11(A)(9) ORC.
What’s in it for you:
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
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
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Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
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OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
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.
