Design Specialist 2

The Office of Real Estate and Planning is seeking a highly motivated professional to develop and implement space planning & design strategies & methodologies for state entities in commercially leased & state-owned facilities:

Prepares original design work for state projects reviews work performed by engineers & suggests corrections & improvements:

• determines interior space & facility needs including tenant improvements for state agencies boards commissions & elected officials.
• meets with housing coordinators & contacts building owners contractors furniture & equipment vendors building management & trades personnel to obtain information monitor project activities & communicate change orders.
• prepares & develops space layouts drawings & performance plans (e.g. design proposals demolition plans construction plans electrical plans furniture plans & reflected ceiling plans) using computer-aided design & drafting (CADD) software & systems.
• reviews & ensures accuracy of blueprints drawings layouts & performance plans prepared by engineering architectural or design personnel or Office of Real Estate & Planning.
• coordinates & reviews bids proposals engineering work & specifications estimates & plans for tenant & building improvements with other department offices & state entity clientele.
• inspects projects & monitors progress; ensures compliance with approved drawings plans applicable codes regulations & standards.

Attends meetings & acts as coordinator for design segment of projects:

• develops & implements building improvement & planning & design activities for state agencies boards commissions & elected officials housed in state-owned buildings & privately leased facilities.
• counsels state entity personnel contractors & building owners on planning & design practices policies & procedures.
• assists in development of planning & design standards & space allocation methodologies.
• participates in building occupant strategies & programs.
• advises & consults state entities on procedures for relocating aspects of moving staff & equipment.
• researches & analyzes materials information & program activity within assigned area of responsibilities.
• coordinates & acts as liaison with state agencies boards commissions elected officials & other building occupants to facilitate various phases of Departments space management program.
• coordinates with & directs building management staff in services & other accommodations necessary for managing space occupied by state entity clientele & other building occupants.
• reviews space concerns & needs from building occupants; reports findings & proposes corrective action.

Prepares various planning & design reports:

• maintains project files; submits project status reports & activity logs; prepares correspondence; maintains records on project activities; documents state entity inquiries directives & decisions concerning planning & design activities & housing needs; performs other related duties as required.

3 yrs. trg. &/or engineering or engineering design technology which included 1 course or 3 mos. trg. &/or one of following: shop math geometry trigonometry or calculus & 1 course or 3 mos. trg. &/or reading blueprints &/or specifications; or demonstrate proficiency.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Design Specialist 1 85821 or in comparable position involving performance of engineering design work.

Job Skills: Interior Design

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.

About Us:

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) takes great pride in its work to support the priorities of the DeWine-Tressel administration to ease access for those doing business with the state secure state data and technology resources and create efficiencies for our state government partners while keeping costs in check.

DAS is the engine of state government providing innovative solutions and supporting the efficient operation of state agencies boards and commissions. DAS program areas serve our Ohio government customers who in turn directly serve the interests of Ohioans. We help procure goods and services deliver information technology and mail recruit and train personnel promote equal access to the state workforce lease and manage office space process payroll print publications and perform a variety of other services.

The General Services Division performs a variety of back-office functions. These functions include procurement fleet management insurance printing mail services real estate services asset management facilities management and surplus property services.

The General Services Division performs a variety of back-office functions. These functions include procurement fleet management insurance printing mail services real estate services asset management facilities management and surplus property services.

The Office of Real Estate and Planning provides state entities with diverse services related to office space and real estate needs. Services include office space assessments space allocation planning and design and project management activities; commercial leasing acquisition and disposal of real estate; transfers of property between state entities; leasing of state buildings and land; appraisal review and valuation; surveyor services; and oversight of eminent domain actions.

*This position is focused on Interior Design and Planning.*

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.

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 ourTotal 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.