Construction Project Specialist 1

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:

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 and 1 course or 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in reading blueprints &/or specifications; or demonstrate proficiency. 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.

Job Skills: Construction Maintenance

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.

What You'll Do:

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

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

Work hours: 8\:00 am - 5\:00pm

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!

Oversees project construction carried out by contractors working on Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) construction projects to ensure compliance with state & federal regulations:

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 onsite 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;

Receives & reviews daily maintenance & repair requests 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 onsite & to prevent any further damage to the property;

Routinely inspects all OSHP properties to include OSHP posts throughout the state;

Evaluates, collects data & gathers all information needed to determine any building issues such as deterioration, maintenance, safety &/or Americans with Disabilities Act (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;

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 Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (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).

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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.

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.

This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement if applicable

Background Check Information:

A background check, BCI fingerprint 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.