Design Specialist 2

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: Engineering

Organization

Administrative Services

Agency Contact Name and Information

Mark Rider, Mark.Rider@das.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Oct 11, 2025, 7:29:00 AM

Work Location

General Services Center

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$27.92 - $36.90

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Engineering

Technical Skills

Engineering

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Organizing and Planning, Written Communication

Agency Overview

About Us:

The 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 General Services Division performs a variety of back-office functions. These functions include procurement, fleet management, insurance, printing, mail services, real estate services, asset management, facilities management and surplus property services.

The General Services Division performs a variety of back-office functions. These functions include procurement, fleet management, insurance, printing, mail services, real estate services, asset management, facilities management and surplus property services.

The Office of Real Estate and Planning provides state entities with diverse services related to office space and real estate needs. Services include office space assessments, space allocation, planning and design and project management activities; commercial leasing, acquisition and disposal of real estate; transfers of property between state entities; leasing of state buildings and land; appraisal review and valuation; surveyor services; and oversight of eminent domain actions.