Business Services Officer

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks manages over 750000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water Thats just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

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What we need:

We are seeking energetic passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Business Services Officer within theDivision of Forestryheadquartered in Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road Columbus Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Division of Forestry pleasevisit Division of Forestry Ohio Department of Natural Resources ().

What you will do

• Coordinate & perform a variety of fiscal activities personnel and support functions: invoice and voucher processing purchase orders handling billing discrepancies and telephone services.
• Perform asset management: receive inspect & maintain inventory of materials such as new stock supplies and equipment (add new salvage old) complete bi-annual inspections and annual certification.
• Perform fleet management: coordinate and oversee an expansive fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment coordinate transfers reassignments vehicle salvage Voyagers cards and fleet log reconciliation.
• Perform general office duties: prepare routine correspondence manage office equipment prepare and maintain reports & records submit work tickets and serve as IT liaison.
• Starting hourly pay of $22.96/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service with an end salary of $27.92/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees Department of Administrative Services.

18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. accounting bookkeeping or business management.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance Professional Skills: Analyzation Attention to Detail

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.