What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Legal Counsel position at State of Ohio?
Who We Are
The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported higher education institutions; manages Ohio's school facility programs which support the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools; and administers the funding for community-based cultural and sports facilities projects.
The Commission sets uniform rules, procedures, and standardized documents for state construction under Chapter 153.
The legislature established the Commission in 2012 with the merger of the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) and the former Office of State Architect. In 2013, the Commission undertook oversight of the cultural facilities grants program. In 2017, the legislature further folded all OSFC duties and responsibilities into the Commission, consolidating guidance and oversight for its various programs into one entity.
In 2021, the Commission celebrated 100 years of public construction in the Buckeye State.
What We Do
The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported institutions of higher education; manages Ohio's school facility programs which provide support for the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools; and administers the funding for community-based cultural and sports facilities projects.
What You'll Do
OFCC values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access.
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 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
Maternity Benefits Available To Enrolled State Employees
The State of Ohio is expanding maternity health care benefits available to state employees enrolled in the Ohio Med PPO and Ohio Med NN (narrow network) medical plan options. Several prenatal, childbirth, and post-childbirth services will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to employees utilizing network providers.
Examples of services now covered by network providers at 100% include:
Prenatal care, including physician visits and examinations.
Home health care services are designated as maternity care (for expectant members on bed rest).
Inpatient claims for all types of delivery.
Inpatient NICU claims, from birth through discharge.
Postpartum care, including office visits for follow-up, and procedures/treatments directly related to maternity.
Medications prescribed for both antepartum and postpartum conditions (e.g., morning sickness, postpartum depression). Medical services provided by non-network providers will be processed at the applicable coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket limits.
Prescription drugs that are directly related to maternity care will be covered with no copay. The State of Ohio has collaborated with the prescription drug third-party administrator (OptumRx) to provide a list of covered medications that can be approved for zero copays via prior authorization from providers.
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.
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, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
7 years of legal counsel experience
4 years of construction law experience
Public construction experience is a bonus
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.
Skills with: (6) typing; (7) word processing using Microsoft Word; (8) equipment operation copier, computer.
Ability to (9) deal with a large number of variables and determine the specific source of action; (10) organize an 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
Organization
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
Agency Contact Name and Information
Channing McNeal - channing.mcneal@ofcc.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Apr 18, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
BWC 4th Floor
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$60 - $62/hour *commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Attorney/Legal
Technical Skills
Regulatory Compliance, Attorney/Legal, Board and Commission Compliance
Professional Skills
Consultation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported institutions of higher education; manages Ohio's school facility programs which provide support for the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools; and administers the funding for community-based cultural and sports facilities projects
The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported higher education institutions; manages Ohio's school facility programs which support the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools; and administers the funding for community-based cultural and sports facilities projects.
The Commission sets uniform rules, procedures, and standardized documents for state construction under Chapter 153.
The legislature established the Commission in 2012 with the merger of the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) and the former Office of State Architect. In 2013, the Commission undertook oversight of the cultural facilities grants program. In 2017, the legislature further folded all OSFC duties and responsibilities into the Commission, consolidating guidance and oversight for its various programs into one entity.
In 2021, the Commission celebrated 100 years of public construction in the Buckeye State.
What We Do
The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported institutions of higher education; manages Ohio's school facility programs which provide support for the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools; and administers the funding for community-based cultural and sports facilities projects.
What You'll Do
- Provides a full range of legal advice and services to the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (i.e., OFCC)
- Assists the Chief Legal Counsel in the development and implementation of legal strategies & policies for OFCC
- Drafts legal memoranda addressing research of legal issues affecting OFCC & provides interpretations of the Ohio Revised Code, Ohio Administrative Code, & other legal requirements & authorities affecting OFCC programs
- Drafts & finalizes agreements & other legal documents with various individuals, businesses, school districts, & governmental entities that participate in OFCC programs
- Monitors & assists with various litigation proceedings
- Reviews new legislation to keep OFCC apprised of significant statutory changes relating to OFCC; assists in drafting legislation & administrative code rules as required
- Attend meetings with OFCC staff.
- Assists in the oversight of major claims review process
- Drafts form agreements & documents reflecting OFCC legal policy as applied to OFCC programs
- Assists in coordination of OFCC representation by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office
- Answers legal inquiries from government officials &/or the public regarding OFCC programs
- Assist staff in resolving complex questions of law
- Prepares & delivers speeches & legal training for OFCC personnel private businesses, public interest groups & other state agencies
- Reviews, compiles & responds to document requests received by OFCC
- Other related duties as assigned
OFCC values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access.
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 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
Maternity Benefits Available To Enrolled State Employees
The State of Ohio is expanding maternity health care benefits available to state employees enrolled in the Ohio Med PPO and Ohio Med NN (narrow network) medical plan options. Several prenatal, childbirth, and post-childbirth services will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to employees utilizing network providers.
Examples of services now covered by network providers at 100% include:
Prenatal care, including physician visits and examinations.
Home health care services are designated as maternity care (for expectant members on bed rest).
Inpatient claims for all types of delivery.
Inpatient NICU claims, from birth through discharge.
Postpartum care, including office visits for follow-up, and procedures/treatments directly related to maternity.
Medications prescribed for both antepartum and postpartum conditions (e.g., morning sickness, postpartum depression). Medical services provided by non-network providers will be processed at the applicable coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket limits.
Prescription drugs that are directly related to maternity care will be covered with no copay. The State of Ohio has collaborated with the prescription drug third-party administrator (OptumRx) to provide a list of covered medications that can be approved for zero copays via prior authorization from providers.
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.
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, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
7 years of legal counsel experience
4 years of construction law experience
Public construction experience is a bonus
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.
Skills with: (6) typing; (7) word processing using Microsoft Word; (8) equipment operation copier, computer.
Ability to (9) deal with a large number of variables and determine the specific source of action; (10) organize an 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
Organization
Ohio Facilities Construction Commission
Agency Contact Name and Information
Channing McNeal - channing.mcneal@ofcc.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Apr 18, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
BWC 4th Floor
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$60 - $62/hour *commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Attorney/Legal
Technical Skills
Regulatory Compliance, Attorney/Legal, Board and Commission Compliance
Professional Skills
Consultation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported institutions of higher education; manages Ohio's school facility programs which provide support for the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools; and administers the funding for community-based cultural and sports facilities projects
Salary : $60 - $62
