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 Program Administrator 2 within the Office of Real Estate & Land Management (REALM) , headquartered at Fountain Square , assigned to Franklincounty. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229 . To learn more about the Office of REALM please visit Office of Real Estate & Land Management

What You'll Do:

• Manage general business functions of the office
• Analyze and evaluate contract services program, procedures and policies
• Coordinate communications and reporting activities necessary to the office
• Assist with budget, financial services related to contracts, payments, deposits, invoicing, & receivables
• Manage fleet operations including requests and reimbursements
• Authorize expenditures and purchases
• Develop and administer special real estate programs and projects, prepare important documents, correspondence, directives and publications
• Note : Program area is Real Estate Administration

Starting hourly pay of $29.49/ hour with multiple pay increases over your first 8 years of service and an ending hourly pay of $42.01/hour.

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
4 years of training or 4 years of experience in business administration management science or public administration.

-OR completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration AND 2 years of training or 2 years of experience in supervisory, administrative and/or managerial position.

-OR completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file AND 2 years of training or 2 years of experience in supervisory, administrative and/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research and/or policy/procedure development.

-OR 1 year of experience as Program Administrator 1, 63122.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Job Skills:
Technical Skills: Budgeting, Business
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail