HYBRID WORK ELIGIBLE: Legal Counsel - Construction Industry

At the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC), it is our mission to lead collaboration with our partners in the planning, design, and construction of public facilities through quality service, expertise, and knowledge sharing. OFCC is responsible for guiding capital construction projects for State agencies, State-supported universities and community colleges, including Ohio's comprehensive public K-12 school construction and renovation program.

HYBRID WORK ENVIRONMENT

After the initial onboarding period, this position offers the opportunity to work remotely (from home or construction sites) approximately 2 days per week by leveraging Microsoft Teams and other applications. On assigned in-office days, this position would require working from our office located in the William Green Building in downtown Columbus.

Travel is required for this position and amounts to approximately 5-10% of the time depending on assignments and industry events.

APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS

• All interviews are currently conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. More information will be provided should you be contacted for an interview.
• Please attach a copy of your formal resume. Cover letters and/or project lists are not required, but are highly encouraged.

STATE OF OHIO BENEFITS

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 employees that include:

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 Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

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

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her 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.

Knowledge of: (1) law (i.e., procedural and substantive); (2) legal research methods; (3) legal writing; (4) interviewing; laws, rules and procedures applicable to operations of employing agency; (5) management supervisory principles/techniques.

Skill in: (6) typing; (7) word processing using Microsoft Word; (8) equipment operation copier, computer.

Ability to: (9) deal with large number of variables and determine specific source of action; (10) organize extensive variety of legal material in books, journals or legal documents; (11) communicate verbally regarding legal issues; (12) handle sensitive contacts with government officials, adverse parties and/or public; (13) resolve complaints from angry citizens and/or government officials.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as workplaces free from discriminiation, harrassment, and retailiaton. In accordance with State policy and Federal regulations, all employees and applicants are guaranteed a hiring process free from discriminiation based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, parental status, disability status, age, and military/veteran status.

Any applicant who requires an accomodation during the interview process should notify Human Resources when contacted for an interview so necessary adjustments can be made.