Program Administrator 1 (Statewide Unitization & Mandatory Pooling)

What we need:

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who want to play a key role for the position of Program Administrator 1 within the Division of Oil & Gas Resource Management, headquartered at Fountain Square Main Campus in Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Division of Oil & Gas please visit please visit Division of Oil & Gas Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

What you will do:

Acts for Administrator to relieve non-routine administrative duties related to Oil and Gas administrative processes. Independently answers complex inquiries. Coordinates and supports activities related to unitization mandatory pooling and unitization pursuant to ORC 1509.27 and 1509.28 (e.g., assists in drafting, mailing, and tracking notices, facilitates pre-hearing meetings of staff, serves as a liaison regarding program administration, including to the public).

Attends, facilitates, and participates in hearings. Prepares and routes draft orders and issues final orders.

Serves as liaison for the Section regarding program administration.

Develops project proposals, provides technical advice to aid administrators in decision making, makes recommendations to administrator from researched material (e.g., reviews transcripts from hearings).

Manages business functions of assigned area. Administers special programs and projects. Assists in tracking state contracts.

The program area for this position is Statewide Unitization & Mandatory Pooling.

Starting hourly pay of $26.92/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 3.5 years of service, with an end salary of $33.35/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 Exempt pay range schedule & longevity rates Exempt Employees Department of Administrative Services.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application. Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6). Should you have issues attaching, please email to\: . “See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at or .

Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

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.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] Home page at the following link careers.ohio.gov, and selecting "My Profile".

NOTES: Selection devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position. If you are applying for the same classification within a six month period, your previous score from the selection instrument (interview, proficiency test and/or assessment) may be carried forward for consideration. Please do not upload attachments that have an anomaly or are password protected.

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.

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s 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!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

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.

36 months training or 36 months experience in business administration, management science or public administration. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.

-OR completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration AND 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in supervisory, administrative and/or managerial position which involved limited research & public contact. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.

-OR completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file AND 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in supervisory, administrative, managerial and/or staff position which involved limited research & public contact. If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have valid commercial driver's license.

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

Job Skills: Program Management, Technical Skills: Natural Resources, Environmental Services, Oil & Gas, Professional skills\: Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Organizing and Planning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

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

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.