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Design Specialist

Job in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 43224, USA
Listing for: Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-02
Job specializations:
  • Design & Architecture
    Architect / Sr. Architect
  • Engineering
    Architect / Sr. Architect
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Design Specialist 2
  • 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 Department’s 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
  • Submits project status reports & activity logs;
  • Maintains records on project activities;
  • Documents state entity inquiries, directives & decisions concerning planning & design activities & housing needs;
  • Performs other related duties as required.
Primary Responsibilities
  • 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 Department’s space management program;
  • Coordinates with & directs building management staff in services & other accommodations necessary for managing space occupied by state entity clientele & other building…
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