Planner 2

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.

Option 1:

Completion of undergraduate core program or 24 mos. exp. in assigned program area (e.g., engineering, landscape architecture, rehabilitation, mental health technology, transportation, physical, behavioral & social science, urban or community planning, natural resources, business or public administration)

AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies

AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations

AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in budgeting

AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in technical writing or business communication.

Option 2:

-Or 6 mos. exp. as Planner 1, 85311, in assigned program area.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

ASSIGNED PROGRAM AREA\: Completion of an undergraduate core program or 24 months experience in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.

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Job Skills: Planning and Development

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Facility Management

Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!

Free Parking!

Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!

Daycare On-site!

Cafeteria On-site!

What you'll do as a Planner 2:

Under direction of the Planner Supervisor, acts as project compliance & fiscal coordinator over projects for the Facility Management Office.

Assists in preparation memoranda, professional services contracts, construction contracts, escrow agreements, addenda, agreements & other legal instruments for DPS.

Prepares bid tabulation worksheets, works with the designer &/or architect assisting in bid preparation & bid tabulation at bid opening.

Tracks funds available &/or expenditures for construction projects & maintenance activity using OAKS, Excel spreadsheets & Facility Management Access database.

Recommends actions pertaining to cost overruns, release of funds, fund transfers &/or related actions & updates Facility Management procedures as required.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

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.

Background Check Information:

A BCI fingerprint check, a background check, may be required on all selected applicants

A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process

To request a disability accommodation, please email as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

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.