Administrative Professional

Administrative Professional 2

Position Overview

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Administrative Professional to join our team. In this role, you will provide administrative and clerical support to program staff, supervisors, and stakeholders.

As an Administrative Professional 2, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including data and file maintenance, reporting, data entry, and document preparation. Strong attention to detail and accuracy will be important in ensuring compliance with program policies and procedures. You will also serve as a resource for lower-level staff, providing guidance and support in handling complex tasks and scenarios.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential as you will interact with internal staff, supervisors, external customers, and vendors, as well as an ability to handle sensitive inquiries and maintain confidentiality. Additionally, you will perform administrative duties, such as scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments, monitoring communication channels, and preparing correspondence.

Join OOD and be part of a team dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment for individuals with disabilities.

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Division Overview

The Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation provides vocational rehabilitation (VR) services to eligible individuals with disabilities to assist them to attain and maintain competitive integrated employment. OOD works with adults seeking to enter the workforce or retain a job, and with youth beginning at age 14 to assist them as they transition from high school into college and/or the workplace. For more information,  to view the OOD Vocational Rehabilitation Fact Sheet.

Pay Information

Starting salary will be step 1, subject to law or union contract requirements. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

Pay Range

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

OCSEA 28

Hourly

$22.96

$23.56

$24.16

$24.86

$25.77

$26.76

$27.92

Annual

$47,757.00

$49,005.00

$50,253.00

$51,709.00

$53,602.00

$55,661.00

$58,074.00

Location Requirements

Our roles are primarily in-office to encourage collaboration and connection, however some locations may have adjusted on-site requirements based on space availability at this time. Reporting details will be provided by the supervisor before the start date. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.

Applications and Selections

Please ensure your online application and work experience clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. If you meet the MQs through education, transcripts are required for consideration by attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step
7) or via email to OOD.Talent Acquisitiono.gov.

Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on "My Jobpage." On the Careers.

Ohio.

Gov job search webpage, once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the Team Ohio logo. Applicants who require technical assistance (e.g., issues logging in or other system-related issues) should contact careers.

This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The selection process consists of an online assessment and a remote structured interview. All communications are sent via email. Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam.

Background Check

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a…