Workforce Programs Project Manager 2

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.

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

OPTION 1:

Successful completion of 2 yrs. post-secondary education majoring in business administration, public administration, computer science/information technology, social science, or health, with major being commensurate with project to be assigned;

AND:

12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.

AND:

12 mos. exp. in project management (i.e., management & development of project/program requirements, design, development, testing/pilot, training & full scale implementation).

Option 2:

4 yrs. exp. in project management (i.e., management & development of project/program requirements, design, development, testing/pilot, training & full scale implementation), with experience to be commensurate with project/program &/or position description on file (e.g., specific human service program area, management information sciences, fiscal)

AND:

12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.

Option 3\:

12 mos. exp. as Project Manager 1, 63381 or IT Project Manager 1

Option 4:

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 16. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range 16 (step 1, currently $47.50 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 16

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Hourly

$47.50

$50.15

$52.90

$55.88

$58.94

$62.31

$64.87

$67.90

Annual

$98,800

$104,312

$110,032

$116,230

$122,595

$129,605

$134,930

$141,232

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

Office of Workforce Development

The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) administers several federal workforce programs and oversees a network of local OhioMeansJobs centers, which provide free job training and other services for Ohioans looking for work and employers seeking workers. OWD also assists job seekers through OhioMeansJobs.com, an online job matching system that brings both employers and job seekers to one easy-to-use website. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OWD webpage.

NOTICE\: This position will be headquartered in an ODJFS facility at one of the following cities - Columbus, Akron, or Dayton. This determination will take into account the proximity to the applicant's home address.

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

ODJFS Akron Facility - 172 S. Broadway St., Akron, OH 44308

ODJFS Dayton Facility - 6680 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414

What You’ll Do:

Responsible for managing all aspects of one or more workforce development projects

Managing performance, service quality, partner relationships, budget and expenditures, communications, and all other aspects of the project

Preparing grant proposals including detailed plans and budgets

Forming and maintaining strong partner relationships

Monitoring grant, including tracking invoices and deliverables performed in accordance with the grant contract and invoice serving as agency point-of-contact for communications and inquiries related to the project

Overseeing day to day operations and service quality (reviewing data and invoices, visiting service locations, meeting with partners, submitting reports, responding to audit findings)

Ensuring the project complies with federal and state regulations and the terms of the grant

Collaborating with other entities, including but not limited to, other state agencies, Governor’s Office, Office of Workforce Transformation, and/or federal agencies

Leading or participating on workforce committees, including those with outside ODJFS entities

Necessary Skills:

Knowledge of federal workforce programs and ODJFS administrative processes

Experience with managing budgets, tracking expenditures, and predicting financial outcomes

Ability to collaborate and form trusting relationships across departments and organizations

Strong reading, writing, and verbal communication skills

Solid trouble-shooting and creative problem-solving skills

Ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Challenges:

Projects and responsibilities vary based on need and can have tasks due at the same time

Projects within a program area may have challenges with change management and not being in the direct line of leadership

Schedule\:

The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 8\:00 a.m. and 5\:00 p.m. Flex schedule may be available.

Travel\:

Occasional travel may include overnight stays both in and out of the state.

PN\: 20033571

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.

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

Cash and Food Assistance

Employment Services and Workforce Development

Unemployment Insurance

Adult Protective Services

Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.

We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.

We get better at what we do every day.

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.

ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.