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Organization: Commerce

Work Location:
6606 Tussing Road
Columbus, Ohio, 43068
United States

Compensation: $41.81-$61.49

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Architecture

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promotingprosperity by protecting what matters most.

As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission topromote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters mostto the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactiveoutreach, education, and customer-focused service.

Commerce is comprised of nine operatingdivisions and one standalone program that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and cannabis. Through exceptional compliancepractices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Making an IMPACT for the customer:

• Inclusive
• Motivated
• Proactive
• Accountable
• Customer-Focused
• Teamwork

The Division of Industrial Compliance and its associated boards ensure Ohioansare safe in public buildings such as businesses, educational institutions and
municipal buildings. This includes drafting and applying the Ohio Building Code;
conductingappeal hearings; issuing variances to code requirements; licensing
commercialcontractors; inspecting boilers, elevators and bedding; and regulating
skitramways. The division has responsibility for portions of the Manufactured Homes
Program,and licenses installers and parks. The division also oversees Ohio’s minimum
wage,prevailing wage and minor labor law programs.

• Review construction documents submitted for new construction, alteration, addition, & change of occupancy of all state-owned buildings, college & university buildings, & commercial & residential buildings not under jurisdiction of local certified building departments, for compliance with relevant provisions of the Ohio Building Code (OBC), Ohio Revised Code (ORC), & other applicable codes, rules, & standards, etc.
• Plan review items including, but not limited to, site plans, building height & area limitations, building foundation, structural loads, building wall, floor, & roof/ceiling assemblies & their required fire ratings, means of egress, electrical system, mechanical system, fire protection systems, required number of plumbing fixtures, elevator & conveying systems, & accessibility requirements, etc.
• Conducts meetings with owners, contractors, architects, engineers & other involved parties to review, clarify & resolve problems associated with codes & differences in opinions
• Prepares & submits daily work report; maintains office files; keeps abreast of code revisions & latest developments in engineering & architectural fields, material products, evaluation criteria & research reports

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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
• 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.

Certificate to practice architecture per Section 4703.06 of Revised Code or certificate of registration as professional engineer per Section 4733.02 of Revised Code.
Job

Skills:

Architecture

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…