Design Specialist

Position: Design Specialist 2

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Final date to receive applications.

Work Location:

4200 Surface Rd, Columbus, OH 43228

Compensation: PR 31 $ 28.76-$38.01 (full range)

Schedule:

1st Shift

Work Hours:

8:00a-5:00p

Classified Indicator:
Classified, OT Eligible

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Real Estate

What You’ll Do

• 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
• 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.

Additional Information Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, the starting salary is step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years.

Job

Skills:

Engineering Knowledge of

• Engineering design;
• Interior space design;
• Facilities planning & design or architecture;
• Public relations*;
• Public budgeting & spending;
• Applicable building codes & building safety regulations*;
• Office space…