Administrative professional

Full job description

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Muskingum County-Zanesville

Organization : Natural Resources

Classified Indicator : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit

Schedule : Full-time

Work Hours : 8-5 subject to change

Compensation : $20.92/hr

Unposting Date : Apr 15, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill : Administrative Support/Services

Technical Skills : Administrative support/services

Professional Skills : Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Organizing and Planning

Agency Contact Name : Abbie Hanners or Dana Smith

Agency Contact Information : or

Administrative Professional 2 - 20101597

(240003KD)

Job Duties

Who we are:

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is committed to its mission “To ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.” Our agency embraces the insightful use of our natural resources to assure the continued safety, happiness and prosperity of Ohio’s people.

ODNR owns and manages state parks, state forests, state nature preserves and wildlife areas. We license all hunting, fishing and watercraft; oversee and permit all mineral extraction, monitor dam safety, manage water resources and serve as the second largest Law Enforcement presence in the State of Ohio.


We are accepting applications for an Administrative Professional 2 position within the Division of Forestry, headquartered at the new Buckeye State Tree Nursery in Muskingum County. The address is 5892 Memory Rd., Zanesville, OH 43701. To learn more about the Division of Forestry, visit Division of Forestry | Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ohiodnr.gov).

What you will do…

Relieves Nursery Manager/staff of routine nursery program administrative duties (e.g., purchasing, tracking sales, arrange deliveries, coordinate special events, etc.);

• Researches & analyzes materials and data and makes recommendations to administration to aid in the decision making process;
• Performs public relations, answers phone, responds to public inquiries, works on special assignments;
• Prepares reports to be shared with administration, Forestry Advisory Council and other agencies;
• May assist with nursery operations (e.g., planting, harvesting, seed collection, etc.) and other forest's administrative duties;
• Travels to other department locations for meetings, events, etc;
• Starting hourly pay of $20.92/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service, with an end salary of $25.45/hr.

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 complete eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

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.

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 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 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.

We are ready for you!

We’re glad you’re interested in pursuing a rewarding career with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources! Exploring and protecting the natural beauty of Ohio will prove to be the most enjoyable career opportunity you will ever find!

Qualifications

18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in secretarial/administrative professional field.

• Or completion of associate core coursework in secretarial science or business office applications from accredited career school or community college.

• Or 6 mos. exp. as Administrative Professional 1, 16871.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Administrative Support/Services, Technical Skills: Administrative Support/Services, Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Organizing and Planning 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 Workplace

The 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.

Knowledge of English grammar & composition; arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division; records management; business communications; administrative practices & procedures*; general office practices & procedures; agency-specific office practices & procedures*; budgeting*; government structure & process*. Skill in keyboarding; business office software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office); operation of personal computer & office machines (e.g., transcribing equipment, calculators). Ability to deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; interpret instructions in written or oral form; write routine business letters following standard procedures; compose directives, memos & other publications; complete routine forms or records; make appointments; arrange items in numerical or alphabetical order; move fingers easily to perform manual functions; assess questions & provide appropriate information or referral.


(*) Developed after employment

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources 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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at or .


Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).


The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.


STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] Home page at the following link careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile".

Background Check Information

Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions, pursuant to collective bargaining agreement.


Selection devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position.


Applicants may attach the following document types:

• Microsoft Word (.doc and .docx)

•PDF (.pdf), •Plain Text (.txt)

• Rich Text (.rtf)

Please do not upload attachments that have an anomaly or are password protected.



VERIFIABLE INFORMATION

Applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and/or experience sections of the applications. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will be considered as part of the application packet in addition to the fully completed civil service application, not in place of. Applicants may be required to submit transcripts or licensure(s) to support their application.