About Us:
Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio’s motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.
What You’ll Do:
Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol
Report In Location: 740 East 17Th Avenue, Columbus, 43211
[CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE] Will report into the office 3 days a week and telework 2 day a week. Subject to change.
Within the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP), Office of Recruitment & Diversity, acts for administrator & provides program direction by relieving superior of non-routine administrative duties related to the OSHP Diversity Programs (e.g.; independently answers complex &/or confidential correspondence; serves as liaison between administrator & subordinates; attends meetings & conferences & issues directives on behalf of the Diversity Officer & Assistant Diversity officer; etc.); Develops, expands, & facilitates diversity training for all personnel to include annual C.A.R.E. training, individual diversity trainings, mentorship program training, leadership training, etc.; Administers the Diversity Office Professional Operations Review Process (e.g.; compiles, analyzes, & distributes quarterly & semi-annual professional operations reports to district evaluators; tracks evaluation assignments & completions; serves as liaison to OSHP personnel in each district & provides technical advice to district evaluators; stores records in accordance with appropriate records retention schedule; schedules & facilitates evaluator trainings; identifies trends in evaluator findings & develops plans to incorporate those findings into relevant trainings; etc.); Formulates & implements program policies related to the Division’s diversity program (e.g.; analyzes & evaluates policies & procedures; provides technical advice for policy development & enhancement; assists with decision making on policy issues; etc.); Participates on strategic planning & action planning committees as assigned; Manages office functions (e.g.; prepares & distributes monthly staff activity report; maintains the OSHP Diversity Office events & contacts access databases; administers special programs & projects; etc.).
Develops program materials & book recommendations for the Diversity Office special project, One Book, One Division program (e.g.; creates monthly content on the associated Microsoft Teams page; drafts program inter-office communications; maintains records & ensures program compliance for Assessment Center/CEC credit; develops monthly discussion questions & associated supporting content; etc.); Provides administrative, developmental, & technical support for the cadet & women mentorship programs (e.g.; develops policy & trainings for the program; maintains program rosters & annual compliance checks; processes program registrations; prepares match materials for incoming cadets; schedules, prepares materials, & assists with the facilitation of cadet mentorship match meetings; conducts periodic check-ins with all program participants; etc.); Performs other related duties as assigned.
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 available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their 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.
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.
Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/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; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/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 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. 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 equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.