Planner 2

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple pay increases over your first

Free Parking!

Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!

Daycare On-site!

Cafeteria On-site!

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Public Safety is seeking a Planner 2 in Columbus to oversee project compliance and fiscal coordination for the Facility Management Office. This full-time role is based at the Charles D Shipley Building.

You will prepare memoranda, contracts, and other instruments, track funds with OAKS and Excel, and support bid activities. The position requires strong budgeting and planning capabilities, plus attention to detail and customer focus.

Qualifications

• 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)
• AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies
• AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations
• AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in budgeting
• AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in technical writing or business communication.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the Planner Supervisor, coordinates project compliance and fiscal matters for the Facility Management Office.
• Assists in preparing memoranda, contracts, escrow agreements, addenda, and other instruments for the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS).
• Prepares bid tabulation worksheets, works with designer/architect in bid preparation and bid openings.
• Tracks funds and expenditures for construction and maintenance using OAKS, Excel, and Facility Management Access database.
• Recommends actions on cost overruns, release of funds, fund transfers and updates Facility Management procedures.

Skills

Planning and Development

Budgeting

Planning

Analyzation

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Reasoning

OAKS

Excel

Tools

OAKS

Excel

Job description

Agency Contact Name and Information: Kristopher Croom | [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Aug 30, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building 1970 West Broad Street Columbus 43223-1102

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $26.54

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00am - 5:00pm

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Planning and Development

Technical Skills : Budgeting, Planning and Development

Professional Skills : Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Reasoning

Agency Overview

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.

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Facility Management
Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

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!

What you'll do as a Planner 2:

• Under direction of the Planner Supervisor, acts as project compliance & fiscal coordinator over projects for the Facility Management Office.

• Assists in preparation memoranda, professional services contracts, construction contracts, escrow agreements, addenda, agreements & other legal instruments for the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS).

• Prepares bid tabulation worksheets, works with the designer &/or architect assisting in bid preparation & bid tabulation at bid opening.

• Tracks funds available &/or expenditures for construction projects & maintenance activity using OAKS, Excel spreadsheets & Facility Management Access database.

• Recommends actions pertaining to cost overruns, release of funds, fund transfers &/or related actions & updates Facility Management procedures as required.

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

Option 1:

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)

AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies

AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations

AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in budgeting

AND 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in technical writing or business communication.

Option 2:

-Or 6 mos. exp. as Planner 1, 85311, in assigned program area.

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

ASSIGNED PROGRAM AREA : Completion of an undergraduate core program or 24 months experience in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.

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  Job Skills: Planning and Development

Background Check Information

• A BCI fingerprint check, a background 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 [e-mail] 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.

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.