Design Specialist 2

Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Columbus, OH
Category Accounting
Job Description
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services is seeking a Design Specialist 2 to develop and implement space planning & design strategies & methodologies for state entities in commercially leased & state-owned facilities. The ideal candidate will have 3 years of training &/or experience in engineering or engineering design technology, including coursework in shop math, geometry, trigonometry, or calculus and reading blueprints &/or specifications. Alternatively, 12 months of experience as a Design Specialist 1 or in a comparable position is required.

Requirements

  • Prepares original design work for state projects
  • Reviews work performed by engineers & suggests corrections & improvements
  • Determines interior space & facility needs
  • Meets with housing coordinators & contacts, building owners, contractors, furniture & equipment vendors, building management & trades personnel
  • Prepares & develops space layouts, drawings & performance plans
  • Reviews & ensures accuracy of blueprints, drawings, layouts & performance plans
  • Coordinates & reviews bids, proposals, engineering work & specifications
  • Inspects projects & monitors progress
  • Attends meetings & acts as coordinator for design segment of projects
  • 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
  • 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

Benefits

  • 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
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
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