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. 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. Office of Community Support Services The Office of Community Support Services (OCSS) helps low‑income families by offering programs that reduce energy costs, improve home efficiency, and provide financial assistance. These programs include the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) for energy bill support, the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) to make monthly utility costs more manageable, the Electric Partnership Program (EPP) to improve electric usage and efficiency, the Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) to enhance home energy savings through weatherization, and the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), which supports a variety of community-based services for families in need. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OCSS website. What You Will Do Ensure programs follow all state and federal requirements while analyzing and evaluating policies, procedures, and operations. Represent OCSS leadership in meetings with state, federal, and community agencies, speaking on policy matters and providing information to stakeholders, including Community Action Agencies and government officials. Coordinate and schedule leadership meetings, prepare agendas, gather materials, and organize internal and external trainings. Oversee budget development, tracking, and monitoring for OCSS; act as the primary liaison with the Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services. Prepare and review budget documents, expenditure reports, and funding requests; support audits and fiscal reviews by gathering documentation and responding to inquiries. Serve as the main contact for OEBS to coordinate staffing needs, recruitment, onboarding, performance management timelines, and workforce data tracking. Partner with Labor Relations on employee relations matters by gathering information and supporting resolution efforts. Facilitate training and professional development opportunities in collaboration with Training and Educational Services. Lead special projects that support strategic initiatives, coordinating timelines, deliverables, communication, and project documentation. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project tasks are completed successfully and on schedule. Perform additional administrative and operational duties such as attending meetings, traveling for conferences and trainings, maintaining records, and producing correspondence or reports. Provide program direction for the Office of Community Support Services, acting on behalf of the Deputy Director and leading staff, Section Chiefs, and Managers. Schedule: Full-time Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Location: This position will be headquartered James A. Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215. Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio. PN: 20082798 Office of Community Support Services The Office of Community Support Services (OCSS) helps low‑income families by offering programs that reduce energy costs, improve home efficiency, and provide financial assistance. These programs include the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) for energy bill support, the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) to make monthly utility costs more manageable, the Electric Partnership Program (EPP) to improve electric usage and efficiency, the Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) to enhance home energy savings through weatherization, and the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), which supports a variety of community-based services for families in need. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OCSS website. What You Will Do Ensure programs follow all state and federal requirements while analyzing and evaluating policies, procedures, and operations. Represent OCSS leadership in meetings with state, federal, and community agencies, speaking on policy matters and providing information to stakeholders, including Community Action Agencies and government officials. Coordinate and schedule leadership meetings, prepare agendas, gather materials, and organize internal and external trainings. Oversee budget development, tracking, and monitoring for OCSS; act as the primary liaison with the Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services. Prepare and review budget documents, expenditure reports, and funding requests; support audits and fiscal reviews by gathering documentation and responding to inquiries. Serve as the main contact for OEBS to coordinate staffing needs, recruitment, onboarding, performance management timelines, and workforce data tracking. Partner with Labor Relations on employee relations matters by gathering information and supporting resolution efforts. Facilitate training and professional development opportunities in collaboration with Training and Educational Services. Lead special projects that support strategic initiatives, coordinating timelines, deliverables, communication, and project documentation. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project tasks are completed successfully and on schedule. Perform additional administrative and operational duties such as attending meetings, traveling for conferences and trainings, maintaining records, and producing correspondence or reports. Provide program direction for the Office of Community Support Services, acting on behalf of the Deputy Director and leading staff, Section Chiefs, and Managers. Schedule: Full-time Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Location: This position will be headquartered James A. Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215. Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio. PN: 20082798 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. 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 candidate, at minimum, must have the following: Option 1: Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management, or public administration; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position. Option 2: Completion of undergraduate core program for academic field of study commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on File; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development. Option 3: 5 yrs. training or 5 yrs. experience in business administration, management, or public administration. Option 4: 1 yr. experience as Program Administrator 2, 63123. Option 5: The 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 14. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $40.40 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 14Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Hourly$40.40 $42.70 $44.99 $47.43 $50.12 $52.90 $55.09 $57.67 Annual$84,032 $88,816 $93,579 $98,654 $104,250 $110,032 $114,587 $119,954 Months of EmploymentAt Hire 6 Months 18 Months 30 Months 42 Months 54 Months 66 Months 78 Months The candidate, at minimum, must have the following: Option 1: Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management, or public administration; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position. Option 2: Completion of undergraduate core program for academic field of study commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on File; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development. Option 3: 5 yrs. training or 5 yrs. experience in business administration, management, or public administration. Option 4: 1 yr. experience as Program Administrator 2, 63123. Option 5: The 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 14. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $40.40 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 14Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Hourly$40.40 $42.70 $44.99 $47.43 $50.12 $52.90 $55.09 $57.67 Annual$84,032 $88,816 $93,579 $98,654 $104,250 $110,032 $114,587 $119,954 Months of EmploymentAt Hire 6 Months 18 Months 30 Months 42 Months 54 Months 66 Months 78 Months ADA Notice If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact ada_public@jfs.ohio.gov. 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. ADA Notice If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact ada_public@jfs.ohio.gov. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.