Deputy Chief, Policy and Administration

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The Ohio Department of Development’s Minority Business Development Division is seeking a policy driven leader seeking an opportunity to lead within a growing organization.

DEPUTY CHIEF, POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION

Some of the things you will do:

• Responsible for operations of the Policy and Administration Office.
• Exercises responsibility for new program policy development and coordination, as well as special projects.
• Sets office goals, tasks, staffing.
• Assists with the administration of the Division’s performance review process.
• Exercises administrative responsibility for budgeting and fiscal control and personnel management.
• Works in coordination with other Development divisions including the Information Technology, Communications, Graphics, and Research division serving as the MBDD conduit with those other Development divisions and overseeing those processes.
• Works in coordination with Chief and Assistant Chief of MBDD, serves as the Division’s record retention officer, maintains and develops consistent business practices Division wide, coordinates activities with internal stakeholders.
• Represents MBDD and its programs on various committees and at public hearings and makes presentations before these groups.

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.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Public/Business Administration, management, economics or closely related area.

2. Substantial experience in government or non-profit program administration. Previous experience administering programs

including grant administration preferred.

3. Demonstrated supervisory/management experience to include hiring, evaluating, training, motivating and administering disciplinary actions required.

4. Previous experience developing and managing an operating budget.

5. Excellent communication and presentation skills

6. Working knowledge of computer software programs including spreadsheets and database management, as well as skill utilizing all forms of wireless devices to enhance work productivity.

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.

This position requires you to work in the office Monday-Friday with flexibility in starting and ending times. The job is located in the Vern Riffe building, 77 South High St. Columbus, OH 43215

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and drug screen. 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.