Design Specialist 3 (PN 20013786)

Design Specialist 3

About Us: 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.

What You'll Do: The Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection is seeking a Design Specialist 3 to conduct plan reviews for public swimming pools and campgrounds. This position will:

• 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

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the online TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

 

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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.

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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.

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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.

Job Details
Organization: Health
Agency Contact Name and Information: Hannah C. will contact you if selected for an interview.
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
Compensation: $34.53
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Engineering
Technical Skills: Engineering
Professional Skills: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Strategic Thinking