Interior Space Design Specialist II

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Educational and development benefits

Job summary

State of Ohio seeks a Design Specialist to prepare original design work for state projects, review engineering output, and coordinate with agencies, vendors, and building owners. The role requires developing space layouts, CAD drawings, and performance plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance with plans and standards.

The position involves coordinating with architectural and design personnel, reviewing bids, and supervising multi-phase interior renovations in state-owned or leased facilities,

Qualifications

• 3 yrs. trg. &/or exp. in engineering or engineering design technology which included 1 course or 3 mos. trg. &/or exp. in one of following: shop math, geometry, trigonometry or calculus & 1 course or 3 mos. trg. &/or exp. in reading blueprints &/or specifications or demonstrate proficiency.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and blueprints; experience with design coordination for state projects.
• Experience coordinating with multiple departments, agencies, and vendors on space planning and building improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares original design work for state projects, reviews work performed by engineers & suggests corrections & improvements.
• Determines interior space & facility needs including tenant improvements for state agencies, boards, commissions & elected officials.
• Meets with housing coordinators & contacts, building owners, contractors, furniture & equipment vendors, building management & trades personnel to obtain information, monitor project activities & communicate change orders.
• Prepares & develops space layouts, drawings & performance plans using CAD software; reviews & ensures accuracy of blueprints, drawings, layouts & performance.
• Plans prepared by engineering, architectural or design personnel or Office of Real Estate & Planning; coordinates & reviews bids, proposals, and specifications for tenant & building improvements.
• Inspects projects & monitors progress; ensures compliance with drawings, plans, regulations & standards.
• Attends meetings & acts as coordinator for design segment of projects; develops and implements building improvement activities for state entities.
• Advises state entities on planning & design practices, policies & procedures; participates in space allocation methodologies.

Skills

Engineering design

Interior space design

Facilities planning & design

Public relations

Public budgeting & spending

Building codes & safety regulations

Office space feasibility assessment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

MicroStation CAD

OAKS

Job description

State of Ohio seeks a Design Specialist to prepare original design work for state projects, review engineering output, and coordinate with agencies, vendors, and building owners. The role requires developing space layouts, CAD drawings, and performance plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance with plans and standards.

The position involves coordinating with architectural and design personnel, reviewing bids, and supervising multi-phase interior renovations in state-owned or leased facilities,