Remote - ODJFS Program Administrator 2 - PN: 20080160

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) is a $3.5 billion agency with approximately 2,500 employees. ODJFS develops and supervises the state's public assistance, workforce development, unemployment insurance, child and adult protective services, adoption, childcare, and child support programs. ODJFS' mission is 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.

At ODJFS we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle, a flexible work life balance to achieve personal and professional goals and a complete benefit package.

• Low-cost health care benefits with FREE dental and vision
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays each year
• Generous employer paid OPERS contributions
• Employee tuition reimbursement programs
• Wellness incentives for healthcare participants
• And much more!

To learn more about ODJFS, please visit our website at www.jfs.ohio.gov, find us on LinkedIn and follow us on Facebook.

WORK LOCATION

This position will be located in one of the following locations:

Rhodes State Office Tower – 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus OH 43215

Akron Delivery Center - 161 S. High St., 3rd floor, Akron, OH 44308

Dayton Delivery Center - 6680 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Under administrative direction, serves as program administrator and directs entire operation of assigned program areas on a statewide basis (i.e., Wagner-Peyser; Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers; Labor Exchange; Veterans Services) and supervises assigned staff: plans, directs, and oversees activities of assigned program areas; develops and implements program changes to meet current needs and/or changes in state and federal law; defines goals, objectives, and performance standards; ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws and agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; communicates directly with the US Department of Labor (DOL) to receive instruction and guidance on policy interpretation and implementation of assigned programs in Ohio; receives federal performance standards and expectations from DOL and creates performance standards and expectations for Office of Workforce Development (OWD); participates in formulation of policy and procedures for assigned program areas; consults with senior management staff and provides suggestions and guidance for methods of meeting expectations and improving performance; evaluates and measures progress and achievement of program goals and objectives including fiscal aspects of programs (e.g., monitors spending levels and staffing levels) and reports back to OWD executive level staff and DOL; represents and speaks on behalf of agency.

Supervises assigned staff (e.g., assigns work and provides direction; makes recommendations for hire; reviews work and provides feedback; establishes employee goals; conducts performance evaluations; monitors and evaluates staff performance; approves/disapproves requests for leave; recommends disciplinary action; conducts staff meetings; encourages staff development).

Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., makes presentations; participates in meetings; travels to attend training, seminars, and conferences; conducts staff meetings; operates personal computer to produce documents, reports, and correspondence; maintains logs, records, and files).

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. For further consideration, applicants must clearly identify how qualifications are met within the education and/or experience sections of the applications.

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

Completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, social science or human resource management; 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques; 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in managerial principles/techniques.

OR

48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in delivery of employment & training related government programs, community or private industry human resource programs;

AND

24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques;

AND

12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in managerial principles/techniques.

OR

12 mos. exp. as ODJFS Program Administrator 1, 64291.

OR

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Major Worker Characteristics

The candidate selected for this position would be expected to possess the following characteristics to perform the essential duties of the job.

Knowledge of public or business administration; state &/or federal laws & regulations governing assigned division/program area (e.g., employment services; social services program); supervisory principles/techniques; managerial principles/techniques; public relations.

Skill in operation of computer terminal &/or personal computer*.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals & federal regulations manual; handle sensitive contacts with internal &/or external entities; write meaningful, concise & accurate reports. Demonstrated competence in the following: acting with integrity, adapting for impact, building productive relationships, continuously improving quality , developing self, focusing on customers, valuing cultural diversity, developing staff & others, fostering team development, directing & measuring work, making effective decisions, managing priorities, managing change, navigating organizational politics, cultivating vision & purpose, thinking strategically, demonstrating intellectual capacity, leveraging organizational resources, innovating, managing projects, solving problems, & acting decisively.

(*)Developed after employment.

Supplemental Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of the salary range (step 1, currently $42.03 per hour) associated with this position.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.

Unless the posting requires, please do not include attachments, as attachments will not be considered as part of your application.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.

This position is overtime exempt.

THIS POSITION IS UNCLASSIFIED PER 124.11 (A) (9), OHIO REVISED CODE.

Status of posted positions

You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to HR_Support_Center@jfs.ohio.gov.

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.