About Us:
Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio’s motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.
What You’ll Do:
Ohio Department of Public Safety – Director’s Office/Facility Management (Construction Projects)
Report In Location: 1970 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223 (Shipley Building)
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m
(CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE)
Oversees project construction carried out by contractors working on Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) construction projects to ensure compliance with state & federal guidelines (e.g., coordinates projects & acts as liaison between OSHP post staff & central offices to assure project programming & execution of projects; conducts site evaluations & drafts scopes of work &/or project specifications; consults with contractors & consultants to review proposals, scopes of work & plans; meets contractors on site to execute the work & ensure compliance requirements are being met as well as timelines; troubleshoots problems onsite with contractor or consultant & determines corrective action; determines & evaluates risks that may affect a project; defines specific activities to be performed to produce project deliverables; etc.); Receives & reviews daily maintenance & repair request that are submitted for all OSHP properties to determine planning & programming to move a project forward; Responds to & follows up with OSHP administrators & field staff regarding building related issues, questions & concerns; Handles emergency calls from OSHP that would require stabilizing the situation to protect the safety of employees on site & to prevent any further damage to the property; Routinely inspects all OSHP properties to include OSHP posts throughout the state (e.g., evaluates, collects data & gathers all information needed to determine any building issues such as deterioration, maintenance, safety &/or ADA compliance; writes summary reports & suggests project recommendation actions based on inspections & evaluations; presents findings to OSHP administrators; works with field staff to help determine prevention methods to be established at each location; etc.).
Oversees routine maintenance projects including floor cleaning, carpet installation, emergency generators, etc.; Handles special OSHP equipment such as above ground storage tanks & emergency generators & monitors these programs for yearly inspections & compliance requirements; Establishes programming requirements for OSHP above ground storage tanks & emergency generators; Assists with project budgets & evaluates equipment costs; Assists in the preparation of memoranda, professional service contracts & construction contracts; Assists with bid solicitations & bid tabulations; Encumbers funds, processes purchase orders, changes orders & invoices; Tacks funds available &/or expenditures using OAKS; Makes recommendations on the purchase of new or replacement equipment; Implements &/or maintains project files; Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., answers inquiries & correspondence; schedules, conducts or arranges meetings; prepares required reports regarding project status, funding, &/or other construction topics; administers special projects).
What’s in it for you:
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
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
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 opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Qualifications
3 yrs. trg. or 3 yrs. exp. in any one or combination of following areas: design, drafting, cartography, materials testing &/or control, bituminous plant inspection, support surveying activities &/or other comparable engineering technical support function, of which included 1 course or 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in shop math & 1 course or 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in reading blueprints &/or specifications; or demonstrate proficiency.
-OR- Applicants having 2 yrs. training or 2 yrs. exp. in construction project inspection which included at least 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. as lead worker, qualify; must be able to provide own transportation.