Bromfield Receptionist (Part-Time)

What You'll Do:

No ag background, no problem! You'll learn all about agriculture from our top-notch experts who dedicate their lives to a cleaner, safer, better Ohio. The Human Resources Office is looking for candidates to fill a part-time receptionist position in the Bromfield Administrative Building and join our dynamic team!

The position is responsible for:

Acts as main front desk receptionist for Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) (e.g., answers telephone &/or voice mail, takes messages, refers calls, greets, directs &/or registers customers)

Operates personal computer (PC) & related software to enter, update, correct, delete or send data, retrieve/look-up data to verify/give out information

Provides basic routine information to internal & external customers in response to inquiries & requests received in writing &/or by telephone, e-mail, in-person &/or other means of communication

Pe r f o r ms cle r ical tasks as a s s ign e d : op e n s, s tamps & re vie w s mail & f o r w a r ds to app r op r iate sta f f; u t i l iz e s photocopiers to re pr o d uce d o c u m e nts; utilizes fax machine to t ra n s mit info r mation & documents; p r epa r es m a ili n gs (e.g ., p r o d u c es labels, stuffs e n vel o pes, a s s e mbl e s mate r ials & documents)

Greets & an n o u n c e s visi t o r s

Pe r f o r ms sec r eta r ial tasks for Enforcement Division and/or Human Resources Office

U t ili z e s pe r son a l computer & applicable s o ft w ar e ( e .g., Wo rd, Outlook, Excel ) to p r e p a r e routine c o r r espo n d e n c e

Ans w er s t e le p h one c a lls & re fe r s to app r o p r ia t e pa r ties for re sponse

Completes reference checks & coordinates and participates in wellness activities

Corresponds with ODA employees for various purposes

Coordinates digitizing agency position descriptions (PD) into OAKS (e.g., requests division review, maintains status tracker, enters approved PDs into OAKS HCM PD)

Coordinates annual essential employee notifications and tracking of acknowledgments

A ssists higher level HR staff with special projects (e.g., statewide venture, agency events, employee engagement)

This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. ODA 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.

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

ODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of these principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access.

What's in it for you:

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

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan. Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service. Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information. Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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.

Qualifications

18 months experience or 18 months training in secretarial/administrative professional field.

-Or completion of associate core coursework in secretarial science or business office applications from accredited career school or community college.

-Or 6 months experience as Administrative Professional 1, 16871.

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