What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surveyor 4, PN 20050930 position at Ohio Department of Transportation?
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.
Benefits To You
Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance
11 paid holidays per year
Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals
At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan
Pay increases pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code
Employee Tuition reimbursement programs
Work/Life Balance
The opportunity to work on an important mission
Official Position Description
Directs overall survey operations in assigned District (i.e., establishes goals, objectives & priorities for survey operations; develops budget for equipment & supplies; establishes policies & procedures for survey operations; oversees inventory & determines maintenance/repair schedule for survey instruments & equipment; coordinates plan/project activities with activities of other offices; oversees preparation of survey drawings & calculations) & supervises lower-level surveyors, survey technicians &/or other support personnel (e.g. provides developmental opportunities, coaches staff to foster development, job satisfaction, assigns work, evaluates performance, recommends discipline if necessary, provides feedback; reviews & approves goals & objectives proposed by staff; meets with staff to discuss/evaluate project priorities & progress towards short & long term goals). Utilizes quality principles & initiatives as part of routine operations. Testifies in court as expert witness as to methods used, final product & related issues. Reviews, signs & seals survey work products as registered professional surveyor.
Manages consultant projects (e.g., meets with land holding divisions or agencies to review surveying needs & develops plan to address needs within budgetary limits; prepares project advertisement, scope of services, controlling board information & other contract documents; recommends consultants; negotiates fees & other contract provisions; authorizes payments to consultants; reviews consultant survey work products; reviews & maintains policies & procedures for consultant evaluation systems; communicates project purposes with consultants, utilities, local, state & federal agencies & general public).
Meets with district & area managers to review survey-related problems & recommends solutions. Researches records in courthouse & other locations Performs boundary entrancement surveys; analyzes survey results. Prepares survey plats drawings & certifies results of property surveys. Prepares exhibits for court use & public displays (e.g., prepares factual data in boundary disputes). Meets with public, property owners & public officials regarding surveys, existing & proposed right of way plans &/or acquisition of property. Serves on professional & steering committees.
Position designated Career Professional per Section 5501.20
Licensure: Current registration as professional surveyor pursuant to section 4733.02 of Ohio Revised Code; valid driver's license. & Experience: 12 mos. exp. as Surveyor 3, 85563.
OR 24 mos. exp. in responsible charge of survey projects.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Renewal of registration as professional surveyor pursuant to section 4733.15 of revised code.
Job Skills: Engineering
Organization
Transportation - District 02
Agency Contact Name and Information
Christine.Clody@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
May 17, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
District 2 HQ
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Wood County-Bowling Green
Compensation
$43.09 - $61.56
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
07:30 AM To 04:00 PM
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Exempt from Union
Professional Skills
Decision Making, Delegation, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
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.
Benefits To You
Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance
11 paid holidays per year
Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals
At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan
Pay increases pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code
Employee Tuition reimbursement programs
Work/Life Balance
The opportunity to work on an important mission
Official Position Description
Directs overall survey operations in assigned District (i.e., establishes goals, objectives & priorities for survey operations; develops budget for equipment & supplies; establishes policies & procedures for survey operations; oversees inventory & determines maintenance/repair schedule for survey instruments & equipment; coordinates plan/project activities with activities of other offices; oversees preparation of survey drawings & calculations) & supervises lower-level surveyors, survey technicians &/or other support personnel (e.g. provides developmental opportunities, coaches staff to foster development, job satisfaction, assigns work, evaluates performance, recommends discipline if necessary, provides feedback; reviews & approves goals & objectives proposed by staff; meets with staff to discuss/evaluate project priorities & progress towards short & long term goals). Utilizes quality principles & initiatives as part of routine operations. Testifies in court as expert witness as to methods used, final product & related issues. Reviews, signs & seals survey work products as registered professional surveyor.
Manages consultant projects (e.g., meets with land holding divisions or agencies to review surveying needs & develops plan to address needs within budgetary limits; prepares project advertisement, scope of services, controlling board information & other contract documents; recommends consultants; negotiates fees & other contract provisions; authorizes payments to consultants; reviews consultant survey work products; reviews & maintains policies & procedures for consultant evaluation systems; communicates project purposes with consultants, utilities, local, state & federal agencies & general public).
Meets with district & area managers to review survey-related problems & recommends solutions. Researches records in courthouse & other locations Performs boundary entrancement surveys; analyzes survey results. Prepares survey plats drawings & certifies results of property surveys. Prepares exhibits for court use & public displays (e.g., prepares factual data in boundary disputes). Meets with public, property owners & public officials regarding surveys, existing & proposed right of way plans &/or acquisition of property. Serves on professional & steering committees.
Position designated Career Professional per Section 5501.20
Licensure: Current registration as professional surveyor pursuant to section 4733.02 of Ohio Revised Code; valid driver's license. & Experience: 12 mos. exp. as Surveyor 3, 85563.
OR 24 mos. exp. in responsible charge of survey projects.
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Renewal of registration as professional surveyor pursuant to section 4733.15 of revised code.
Job Skills: Engineering
Organization
Transportation - District 02
Agency Contact Name and Information
Christine.Clody@dot.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
May 17, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
District 2 HQ
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Wood County-Bowling Green
Compensation
$43.09 - $61.56
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
07:30 AM To 04:00 PM
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Exempt from Union
Professional Skills
Decision Making, Delegation, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning, Time Management, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Salary : $43 - $62