Planner 3 (Hybrid Eligible)

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

Report In Location: 1970 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m.

• 5:00 p.m.

(CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE) Will report into office 3 days a week and telework 2 days a week (May be subject to change)

Act as project coordinator &/or principal liaison to assist in planning, coordinating, monitoring, &/or evaluating of facility management construction projects within the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS):

• Assist in preparation of memoranda, professional services contracts, construction contracts, escrow agreements, addenda agreements & other legal instruments for the ODPS;

• Prepare &/or maintain office files of contractual correspondence & financial status & required documentation &/or information for Controlling Board sub-missions (e.g., Waivers of Competitive selection, transfers, releases, etc.);

• Provide technical assistance & respond to inquiries for the department when working with customers, vendors, OSHP, BMV, other regulatory Departments or Divisions, OFCC, State Fire Marshall, EEO & Industrial Relations;

• Meet with agency personnel to determine space & special facility's needs; Identify project timelines & ensure scheduled time frames are met;

• Prepare bid tabulation worksheets (i.e., collaborate with the designer &/or architect assisting in bid preparation & bid tabulation at bid opening); Read & interpret specifications, drawings & blueprints;

• Track funds available &/or expenditures for construction projects & maintenance activity utilizing OAKS, Microsoft Excel, Facility Management Access database, etc.; Recommend actions pertaining to cost overruns, release of funds, fund transfers &/or related actions; Process Purchase Orders & encumber funds;

• Ensure Ohio Revised Code (ORC) compliance for publicly advertised contract submissions to the Attorney General's Office;

• Ensure procurement compliance & evaluate proposals to ensure adherence of project specifications to regulations;

• Administer special projects, prepare required reports regarding project status, funding, real estate, construction &/or other topics;

• Review plans for program facilities & does onsite reviews of existing & pro-posed facilities to recommend changes;

• Monitor & evaluate project activities

• Conduct &/or arrange training for program Planners;

• Interview stakeholders to determine needs & expectations & maintains regular contact with stakeholders.

• Communicate verbally &/or in writing regarding project specifications & directives;

• Coordinate involved parties to review progress & status of facility remodeling, renovation or construction;

• Inspect construction projects, recommend changes in specifications & ensure compliance with building codes;

• Provide assistance & support to the Planner Supervisor;

• Perform other related duties as assigned &/or as needed.

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.

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); 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in budgeting; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in technical writing or business communication.

• Or 6 mos. exp. as Planner 2, 85312, in assigned program area.

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

Job Skills: Planning and Development

Technical Skills: Planning and Development, Facilities Management

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Customer Focus