Design Specialist 2 at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interior Design, Space Planning, CADD, Blueprint Reading, Project Management, Design Proposals, Construction Plans, Tenant Improvements, Building Management, Regulatory Compliance, Communication, Research, Analysis, Coordination, Consultation, Standards Development

Industry

Government Administration

Description

The Office of Real Estate and Planning is seeking a highly motivated professional to develop and implement space planning & design strategies & methodologies for state entities in commercially leased & state-owned facilities: 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. 3 yrs. trg. &/or exp. in engineering or engineering design technology which included 1 course or 3 mos. trg. &/or exp. in one of following: shop math, geometry, trigonometry or calculus & 1 course or 3 mos. trg. &/or exp. in reading blueprints &/or specifications; or demonstrate proficiency. -Or 12 mos. exp. as Design Specialist 1, 85821 or in comparable position involving performance of engineering design work. Job Skills: Interior Design

Responsibilities

The Design Specialist 2 is responsible for developing and implementing space planning and design strategies for state entities, including preparing design work and coordinating with various stakeholders. They also inspect projects to ensure compliance with approved plans and codes.