About Us:
Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio’s motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.
What You’ll Do:
Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location: 1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43220
[CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE] Will report into the office 3 days a week and telework 2 day a week. Subject to change.
Performs non routine administrative tasks to support the Ohio State Highway Patrol Planning, Research & Development Major including but not limited to independently formulates decisions &/or judgments involving non-legal interpretation of policies & procedures as they would apply to given situation to resolve problems, prepare correspondence &/or reports or to carry out other assignments (e.g., responds to correspondence; reviews & summarizes personnel reports; represents supervisor at meetings or conferences with other agencies); Communicates decisions, directives &/or assignments to appropriate staff; Represents division or agency on inter-divisional task forces or committees; Reviews & summarizes reports on personnel activities; Organizes conferences.
Performs secretarial tasks (e.g., prepares confidential correspondence &/or reports (e.g., strategic planning documents, research project documents); maintains confidential files (e.g., administrative investigations); maintains calendar &/or makes travel arrangements for supervisor; takes minutes of meetings); Handles sensitive telephone calls or contacts; Channels calls to appropriate parties for response; Coordinates retirement credential process; Processes saved by the belt awards; Establishes new hire equipment requests with IT.
Performs clerical tasks (e.g., receives, opens, logs, distributes incoming mail; answers phone & screens calls; greets & directs visitors; maintains files & retrieves information); Assists with section events (e.g., setup/tear down; event registration, etc.); Prepares routine forms; Prepares records retention & disposal schedules & arranges record transfers; Maintains training files for entire section; Orders office supplies & enters purchase requisitions; Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.
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.
Qualifications
Completion of associate core coursework in secretarial science or business office applications from accredited career school or community college; 12 mos. exp. in secretarial/administrative professional field.
-Or 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in secretarial/administrative professional field.
-Or 12 mos. exp. as Administrative Professional 2,16872.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.