Design Specialist 2

Design Specialist 2The 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 Office of Real Estate and Planning provides state entities with diverse services related to office space and real estate needs.

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 Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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!

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.