Who We Are
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:
- Public Assistance
- Workforce Development
- Unemployment Insurance
- Child Protective Services
- Adult Protective Services
- Adoption
- Childcare
- Child Support
Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!
Agency Mission
To improve the well-being of Ohio’s workforce and families by promoting economic self-sufficiency and ensuring the safety of Ohio’s most vulnerable citizens.
Our Vision
To be the nation’s leading workforce development and family support system.
Our Values
Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, Integrity, and Compassion
Office of Employee & Business Services
This position is held within the Office of Employee and Business Services (OEBS). The Office of Employee and Business Services (OEBS) manages the agency’s administrative services, including human resources, facility operations and organizational development. OEBS and its component bureaus support the primary goal of the ODJFS by providing continuous, accurate and timely administrative services to the program areas within the department. OEBS’s customers include all ODJFS employees, clients, service providers, county agencies, and the public. Learn more about the office by visiting Job and Family Services, Office of Employee and Business Services website .
What You’ll Do
This position manages, designs and coordinates all building maintenance, construction, space management, and safety functions for the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. As most sites are maintained through leases, this coordination typically involves serving as the main point-of-contact with the lessor , vendors, other State agencies, ODJFS employees, and management. This position will also supervise assigned Business Services staff.
Some examples of common projects/tasks performed are:
- Making recommendations for hire
- Assigning work and providing direction and feedback
- Establishing goals and monitoring and evaluating performance
- Approving / disapproving leave
- Recommending disciplinary actions
- Coordinating large employee moves
- Monitoring and managing budgets
- Responding to employee inquiries and requests
- Maintaining accurate drawings of JFS sites through an AutoCAD system
- Implementing office space needs (furniture reconfiguration, space planning and design)
- Overseeing the software and processes to accomplish and communicate all the foregoing tasks
You will work with various electronic systems including, but not limited to:
- OAKS (the State of Ohio’s administrative system)
- AutoCAD
- Spreadsheets
- Word-processing
- Databases
- Facility management software
Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM (FLEX) Hybrid. Individual projects may require flexible working hours.
Travel
You will travel outside of your headquarter office as needed, approximately 25 to 35 percent of the time, covering all ODJFS State sites ensuring the proper management of each building. Overnight travel could be required. ODJFS Fleet vehicles are available for travel use.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must have and identify the following in their application:
Option 1:
- Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration;
- AND 2 yrs. exp. in business management.
Or Option 2:
- 4 yrs. exp. in business or public administration.
Or Option 3:
- 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 E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 12. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $29.49 per hour). These ranges provide a standar dized 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 12 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Hourly $29.49 $31.15 $32.82 $34.63 $36.55 $38.55 $40.12 $42.01 Annually $61,339 $64,792 $68,265 $72,030 $76,024 $80,184 $83,449 $87,380 Months of Employment At Hire 6 Months 18 Months 30 Months 42 Months 54 Months 66 Months 78 Months
What’s In It For You
We offer our employees a sustainable lifestyle that includes a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!
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. For more information, check out the 2023-24 MyBenefits Guide Online flipbook or PDF copy and see pages 8-9 for costs.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Exempt: Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums free starting the first of the month following start date.
Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid 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. As a new employee, you will be automatically enrolled into Ohio Deferred Compensation unless you opt-out within 90 days of hire date. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.