Construction Administrator Administrative Officer 2

JOIN OUR TEAM. We are transforming and saving lives at DYS. A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time. About Us Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. Our Guiding Principles Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource Treat everyone with respect Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive Provide the best support and services for youth and families Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here The Opportunity We are seeking a Construction Administrator Administrative Officer 2 in our Division of Finance and Planning. Duties include, but are not limited to: Plan, direct, and coordinate construction and maintenance activities; develop, analyze, and direct implementation of Facility, Land, and Equipment policies and procedures; consult with the Department of Administrative Services, architects, and contractors regarding requirements and specifications on construction projects Conduct staff meetings to review progress and consider proposals Responsible for turnkey operation for all facilities Review and approve contractors and consultants submittals, work orders, cost over-runs, supply and/or equipment vouchers Conduct ongoing and final inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications Assist with development of biennium capital improvement budget request based on feasibility and priority studies Supervise staff; assign and review work; evaluate performance; approve/disapprove requests for leave What's in it for you 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 Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation. Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Employee Development Funds The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information. Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information. 30 mos. exp. in administrative, management or supervisory position. Or completion of undergraduate core program in business or public administration or closely related area; and 6 mos. exp. in either field. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skills: Management Technical Skills: Construction Maintenance, Management, Project Management, Planning and Development Professional Skills: Analyzation, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning