Columbus Administrative Professional 3 PN

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

A Little About Us:
With roughly 1500 employees in seven offices across Ohio BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.
For Ohio employers we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture:
BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision:
To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission:
To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values:
One Agency Personal Connection Innovative Leadership Relentless Excellence.

BWCs core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm however daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWCs seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

What Our Employees Have to Say:
BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:

• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture helpfulness and acceptance Ive been embraced with at BWC.
• I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees their level of dedication to service pride in their work and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.

If you are interested in helping BWC grow please click this link to read more and then come back to this job posting to submit your application!

What Youll Be Doing:

• Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Director of Safety Grants & Rebates handling nonroutine tasks across the Safety Grant Programs WSIC and Safety Council Program.
• Coordinates section workflows by organizing program tasks routing assignments tracking deadlines and documentation and aligning workstreams to keep projects and deliverables on schedule.
• Interprets and applies BWC policies to resolve administrative matters while preparing editing and reviewing correspondence reports presentations and meeting materials for accuracy and consistency.
• Facilitates communication and information flow between the Director and internal/external stakeholders relaying decisions tracking commitments and providing timely updates.
• Coordinates calendars for the director and the section meetings and section logistics preparing agendas and materials recording notes following up on resulting action items and maintaining organized section documentation.

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.

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 ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. secretarial/administrative professional field.

-Or completion of associate core coursework in secretarial science or business office applications from accredited career school or community college; 12 mos. secretarial/administrative professional field.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Administrative Professional 2 16872.

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

Job Skills: Administrative Support/Services

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of: English grammar & composition; arithmetic that includes addition subtraction multiplication & division; records management; business communications; administrative practices & procedures*; general office practices & procedures; agency-specific office practices & procedures*; budgeting*; government structure & process*; BWC and Office of Safety Services organizational structure policies & procedures*; general knowledge of Safety Grants & Rebates Section programs and knowledge of applicable administrative processes.*

Skill in: keyboarding; business office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office applications); preparation & formatting of correspondence reports spreadsheets & presentations; operation of personal computer & office equipment; applicable BWC administrative & program systems*.

Ability to: deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; apply principles to solve practical problems; interpret written & oral instructions; independently organize & prioritize multiple assignments; maintain confidentiality; track deadlines & follow-up actions; compile & summarize information; prepare business correspondence; coordinate meetings & schedules; assess questions & provide appropriate information or referral; communicate effectively with management staff & external stakeholders.

(*) developed after employment

EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law state law and any effective executive order.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability pregnancy or religion pleasecontact the ADA mailbox.

BWC OCSEA Selection Rights:
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

Salary Information:
Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state. Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code.

Educational Transcripts:
For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.

All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Background Check:

Prior to an offer of employment the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.