Construction Project Specialist 1

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!

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

• Conducts site evaluations & drafts scopes of work &/or project specifications; Consults with contractors & consultants to review proposals, scopes of work & plans.

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

• 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.

Helpful Tips for Applying:

• Be detailed when describing your current/previous work duties. The more the better!! Don't just write "see attached resume".

• Tailor your application for each position you apply for. You should clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.

• Respond to all questions asked. If you do not have the education/training/experience that is being asked, select either "No" or "N/A".

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.

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

• 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 HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov 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.

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.