Design Specialist 3 (PN 20013786)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 71,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OCSEA Benefits

Job summary

Ohio Department of Health seeks a Design Specialist 3 to coordinate and review engineered designs for pools, campgrounds and related facilities across the state. You will assist plan reviews and provide technical support to inspection teams statewide, supporting various program areas in engineering review.

The role requires strong background in engineering design, blueprints reading, and excellent communication with architects, engineers, and officials.

Qualifications

• 4 years trg. &/or exp. in engineering or engineering design technology which included 1 course or 3 months trg. &/or exp. in one of following: shop math, geometry, trigonometry or calculus & 1 course or 3 months training &/or experience in reading blueprints &/or specifications; or demonstrate proficiency.
• Or 12 months experience as Design Specialist 2, 85822 or in comparable positions involving engineering design work.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering or engineering design technology; Public Engineer registration/license; Experience in reviewing engineered drawings; Experience in reviewing pool plans; Experience in reviewing campground plans; Experience with word processing and presentation programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel); Experience writing reports, procedures, plans and letters; Experience with working with federal, state and/or local agencies; Experience presenting training and/or public speaking.
• Experience collecting data and information from studies, investigations or reports

Responsibilities

• Act as design specialist having statewide responsibility for coordinating and reviewing engineered designs and plans submitted for the public swimming pool, spa, special use pool, recreational vehicle park, recreation camp, combined park-camp and recreational vehicle park campgrounds in accordance with state law and rules
• Assist other technical and professional personnel engaged in plan review
• Provide technical assistance for all personnel engaged in inspection and assists in planning and coordinating their activities
• Provide professional engineering review and technical assistance for other program areas in bureau (e.g., household sewage disposal systems, private water systems)
• Represent department or bureau at meetings with architects, engineers, manufacturer representatives, contractors, or local, state and federal officials
• Provide planning and technical assistance to mandated statewide construction inspection program

Skills

Engineering

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Strategic Thinking

Education

Engineering degree

Public Engineer license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Design Specialist 3 (PN 20013786) (260006F9)

Design Specialist 3 (PN 20013786) ( 260006F9 )

Organization

Health

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$34.53

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Engineering

Professional Skills

Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Strategic Thinking

Agency Overview

Design Specialist 3

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Act as design specialist having statewide responsibility for coordinating and reviewing engineered designs and plans submitted for the public swimming pool, spa, special use pool, recreational vehicle park, recreation camp, combined park-camp and recreational vehicle park campgrounds in accordance with state law and rules
• Assist other technical and professional personnel engaged in plan review
• Provide technical assistance for all personnel engaged in inspection and assists in planning and coordinating their activities
• Provide professional engineering review and technical assistance for other program areas in bureau (e.g., household sewage disposal systems, private water systems)
• Represent department or bureau at meetings with architects, engineers, manufacturer representatives, contractors, or local, state and federal officials
• Provide planning and technical assistance to mandated statewide construction inspection program

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

Qualifications

4 years trg. &/or exp. in engineering or engineering design technology which included 1 course or 3 months trg. &/or exp. in one of following: shop math, geometry, trigonometry or calculus & 1 course or 3 months training &/or experience in reading blueprints &/or specifications; or demonstrate proficiency.

• Or 12 months experience as Design Specialist 2, 85822 or in comparable positions involving engineering design work.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in engineering or engineering design technology
• Possession of a Public Engineer registration/license
• Experience in reviewing engineered drawings
• Experience in reviewing pool plans
• Experience in reviewing campground plans
• Experience with word processing and presentation programs (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Experience with writing reports, procedures, plans, and letters
• Experience working with federal, state and/or local agencies
• Experience presenting training and/or public speaking
• Experience collecting data and information from studies, investigations or reports

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.
Job Skills: Engineering
Technical Skills: Engineering
Professional Skills: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Strategic Thinking

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Supplemental Information

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 33, Step 1 of the union (OCSEA) Pay Range Schedule ($34.53 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($36.20 per hour) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.