Administrative professional

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Hocking County-Logan

Work Locations : Ohio EPA Southeast District Of 2195 Front Street Logan 43138

Organization : Environmental Protection Agency

Classified Indicator : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Bargaining Unit

Schedule : Full-time

Compensation : $20.92 - $25.45

Unposting Date : Apr 22, 2024, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill : Administrative Support/Services

Technical Skills : Administrative support/services

Professional Skills : Customer Focus

Agency Contact Name : Erika Carleski

Agency Contact Information :

Administrative Professional 2 (20046685) - Hybrid

Job Duties

Most positions offer the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule that combines working from home with regular in-office and/or field work. In-person work requirements may change for training, meetings, and other operational needs.

What We Need:

Ohio EPA Administrative Professional 2

What We Do:

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws.

What We Need YOU To Do:

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest administrative professional in the Division of Environmental Response and Revitalization (DERR), working at our Southeast District Office in Hocking County.

Interested? We thought so!

As an administrative professional in DERR, you’ll be assisting in routine administrative duties, tracking staff time accounted in Ohio EPA’s Time Accounting System, tracking documents submitted to and prepared by technical staff, as well as tracking technical project schedules to track compliance with program goals. You’ll prepare reports to summarize this information to aid in division decision making processes.

Additionally, you’ll maintain electronic files for the division, making certain that the database complies with state-mandated records retention programs. This includes ensuring all appropriate files and documents are available on schedule for review. You’ll also assist with data entry and maintaining technical databases.

On the outward-facing side, you’ll be performing public relations duties, including researching and responding to inquiries and complaints, as well as explaining DERR programs to the public and regulated community. Along with that, you’ll be coordinating business functions such as purchasing equipment and supplies, maintaining inventories, and preparing trainings.

Let’s take a breather and review the main points.

• Coordinate business functions and perform routine clerical tasks in support of program operations.
• Utilize retention schedules and electronic management systems to maintain program records.
• Coordinate program records reviews and ensures all files are available upon request.
• Maintain tracking databases associated with program commitments and goals.
• Assist with data entry and maintaining technical databases.

Apply today, and let’s talk!

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 available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

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

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.

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, Customer Focus

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.

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

DIVISION: Environmental Response and Revitalization

LOCATION: 2195 Front Street, Logan, Ohio 43138

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. ATTACHMENTS TO YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSTING.

EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:

Official educational transcripts are required for post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if they are selected for the position. Current Ohio EPA employees may be required to provide official educational transcripts.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Ohio Environmental Protections Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law, and any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment.

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.

ADA STATEMENT:

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources at prior to testing or interviewing.