College Intern; Real Estate - Space Planning

Organization

Administrative Services

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Alexis.

Hillo.gov

Ongoing

General Services Center 4200 Surface Road 1st Floor Columbus

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation :
Up to $20.00 per hour (depending undergrad level)

Part-time

Work Hours :
Between 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (M-F)

Union :
Exempt from Union

Internship

Technical Skills :
Visual Design, Administrative support/services

Professional Skills :
Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Flexibility

About Us:

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is the engine of state government, providing innovative solutions, and supporting the efficient operation of state agencies, boards, and commissions . DAS program areas serve our Ohio government customers, who in turn directly serve the interests of Ohioans. We help procure goods and services, deliver information technology and mail, recruit and train personnel, promote equal access to the state workforce, lease and manage office space, process payroll, print publications, and perform a variety of other services.

The Office of Real Estate and Planning provides state entities with diverse services related to office space and real estate needs. Services include office space assessments, space allocations, planning and design and project management activities; commercial leasing, acquisition and disposal of real estate; transfers of property between state entities; leasing of state buildings and land; appraisal review and valuation; surveyor services;

and oversight of eminent domain actions.

What You'll Do:

The Office of Real Estate & Planning is currently seeking a College Intern majoring in interior design, engineering, architecture, or similar field to assist with space planning and CADD drawings.

Assists Planning & Design team with development and implementation of facilities improvement/management programs for state agencies:

• Supports team in development of interior design standards
• Participates in tenant housing strategies, programs, and allocation of agency space in state facilities and commercially leased space.

Assists with determining interior space and special facility needs including tenant improvements:

• Participates in meetings with agency housing coordinators, staff, lessors, contractors, furniture vendors, building management, and trades personnel
• Contributes in preparing building plans & drawings using computer-aided design & drafting (CADD) software and systems
• Reviews bids, estimates, and plans for tenant & facility improvements
• Helps to ensure compliance with approved drawings, plans, applicable codes, regulations and standards, and reports on findings to superior

Aides in coordination of various phases of facilities management programs:

• Assists in reviewing space concerns and needs from tenants
• Reports findings and proposes corrective action

Prepares various facilities reports:

• Maintains project files
• Submits project status reports and activity logs
• Prepares correspondence
• Maintains records on project activities
• Documents agency inquiries, directives, and decisions concerning housing

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be actively enrolled in accredited college or university
• Able to start working upon hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seeking a degree in interior design preferred

• All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

• Selection devises, testing, and/or assessments may be used to determine proficiency in this position.

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.