Administrative Professional 3

State of Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Full Time

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Office of Leal & Acquisition Services

The Office of Legal and Acquisition Services manages the agency's legal affairs, contractual agreements, and acquisition of good and services. The attorneys in our office serve as legal counsel for ODJFS. Our mission is to provide quality and timely legal advice to ODJFS and perform research and analysis for the program and policy areas of the agency. Our office also administers the hearings and rule promulgation functions for the agency.

What You'll Do

Under administrative direction, performs non-routine administrative tasks (i.e., independently formulates decisions and/or judgments involving non-legal interpretation of policies and procedures to resolve problems, prepare correspondence and reports and/or carry out other assignments) in support of the Bureau of State Hearings Prehearing Resolution (PHR) process; independently reviews eligibility status and benefits; reviews hardcopy information and computer system information (e.g., Hearing and Appeals Tracking System [HATS X]; Ohio Benefits) in preparation for discussions with appellants, appellant representatives and county agency staff; communicates by phone, in person or in writing with appellants, appellant representatives and county agency staff to resolve discrepancies in program eligibility/benefits to reduce the need for cases to go to hearing; documents appeal withdrawal attempts and completions in HATS X; provides technical assistance to county agency staff utilizing various methods (e.g., webinar; manuals; desk aids).
Operates personal computer and applicable software applications to produce, store, calculate and retrieve reports, confidential files, and other documents; maintains accurate and timely electronic case records; handles sensitive inquiries; provides front desk phone coverage.
Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., travels to attend staff meetings, training sessions, workshops and conferences; maintains logs, records and files).

Schedule: Full-time

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio.

PN(s): 20036691

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

OPTION 1:

Completion of associate core coursework in secretarial science or business office applications from accredited career school or community college;

AND

12 mos. exp. in secretarial/administrative professional field.

Option 2:

30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in secretarial/administrative professional field.

Option 3:

12 mos. exp. as Administrative Professional 2, 16872.

Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio's OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 30. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $25.77 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 30

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Hourly

$25.77

$26.76

$27.92