$72,000 – $108KFull TimeEN
About Us:
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) takes great pride in its work to support the priorities of the DeWine-Tressel administration to ease access for those doing business with the state, secure state data and technology resources, and create efficiencies for our state government partners while keeping costs in check.
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 allocation, 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
Prepares legal descriptions for easements, sale, lease or transfer of state-owned land: reviews surveys & plat work involving technical calculations of closures & area; solves technical routine mathematical problems; determines proper methods & procedures for all types of survey work; certifies completed work as registered surveyor; uses word processor, CADD program & other computer tools in production of plats & drawings as required; prepares metes & bounds descriptions for various state leases & easements; checks legal descriptions submitted by various private & public entities; coordinates surveys & legal descriptions through County Engineers, Auditors & Recorders; checks any legal description transferring real estate by legislation; maintains records of all state-owned lands including transfers & other pertinent documentation (e.g., plats, field notes); operates motor vehicle to transport equipment & perform boundary surveys; operates & maintains survey instruments (e.g., theodolite, transit, electronic distance measurer, automatic level) & other necessary supplies. Conducts existing condition surveys & drawing updates; assists in maintaining building records including floor plans, electrical/data plans, furniture plans, & reflected ceiling plans using CADD program.
Research records (e.g., deeds, titles, property history, maps, old surveys, city plans,) on state level at courthouses throughout state: assists public with requests for information pertinent to this area; aids & assists other state agencies with survey data, boundary disputes & issues associated with land ownership or tenancy; appears in court as an expert witness for state in litigated property disputes; monitors & reviews pending legislation related to real estate.
Coordinates terms & conditions of real estate transactions & prepares documents for state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges & universities.
Other duties as assigned.
Why Work for the State of OhioAt 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:
*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.
Licensure: Current registration as professional surveyor pursuant to section 4733.02 of Ohio Revised Code; valid driver's license. & Experience: 12 mos. exp. as Surveyor 2, 85562 OR 12 mos. exp. in responsible charge of survey projects.
Job Skills: Engineering
Knowledge of
1. Professional surveying;
2. State & federal law, rules & regulations relating to real estate*;
3. Public relations.
Skill in
4. Use & operation of maintenance survey instruments (e.g., theodolite, transit, electronic distance measurer);
5. Operation of computer & associated hardware/software (e.g., MS Office, CADD).
Ability to
6. Define problems; collect data; establish facts & draw valid conclusions;
7. Prepare & analyze technical survey data & make necessary mathematical calculations;
8. Calculate fractions, decimals, & percentages;
9. Apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems;
10. Prepare meaningful concise & accurate reports;
11. Handle routine & sensitive inquiries from & contacts with government officials, property owners & contractors;
12. Obtain & maintain valid driver’s license;
13. Maintain accurate records;
14. Process & coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
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 WorkplaceThe 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.
