Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Work Locations : Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215

Organization : Health

Classified Indicator : Unclassified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Exempt

Schedule : Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00AM-5:00PM (FLEX)

Compensation : $43.29/hourly

Unposting Date : Nov 20, 2023, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill : Project Management

Technical Skills : Change Management, Testing Procedures, Program Management, Project Management

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Consultation, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement

Agency Contact Name : Jennifer Valentine

Agency Contact Information : HR will contact individuals selected for an interview.

HYBRID - Office of Project Management Manager (Project Manager 2 - 20014530)

(23000APM)

Job Duties

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is “advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans”. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The Ohio Department of Health supports a hybrid teleworking model. This position may work a hybrid schedule at the discretion of the manager or supervisor, which will require occasional attendance in the office for training, meetings and other operational needs. Employees must reside within a reasonable distance to their assigned headquarters for compliance with workplace reporting requirements.

What You'll Do:

Under direction of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Chief of Staff (COS), manages Office of Project Management projects and sub-projects that support the strategic objectives of the ODH and whose primary stakeholders are executives and local organizations/individuals (e.g., local health departments). Directs, coordinates and guides assigned projects relating to the Office of Project Management project portfolio that cover all phases of project management. More duties include but not limited to:

Manage projects and sub-projects supporting ODH's strategic objectives
Act as the key liaison across all functional areas and stakeholders
Coordinate projects across all phases of project management
Maintain the ODH Project Portfolio and ensure standardization of policy implementation
Establish and direct project management policies and procedures
Evaluate business objectives and program scope
Support project prioritization, approval, and initiation processes
Ensure alignment of requested projects with ODH strategic priorities
Allocate project management resources efficiently and effectively
Supervise project management staff, including tasks such as assigning work and conducting performance reviews

The ideal candidate will have project management leadership experience, understanding of developing/managing budgets, policy development experience, and be proficient with issue resolution and risk management.

Must have strong oral, written, critical thinking and organizational skills. This position will require collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

Hours of Work: (Monday-Friday, 8:00a-5:00pm - Flexible)

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

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

Or 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; 12 mos. exp. in budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects; 12 mos. exp. in project management (i.e., management & development of project/program requirements, design, development, testing/pilot, training & full scale implementation).

Or 12 mos. exp. as Project Manager 1, 63381 or IT Project Manager 1, 63384.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Primary Job Skills: Project Management
Technical Skills: Program Management, Change Management, Testing Procedures
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Consultation, Continuous Improvement, Problem Solving

Knowledge of: Budgeting, Management, Supervision, Public Relations*, Agency Policies & Procedures (e.g., OMIS & ODH administrative policies & procedures), Interviewing, Business (e.g., public policy management or public administration; public finance; public budgeting; project management; life cycle methodologies; time management; matrix management; market trends) Skill in: Word Processing (e.g., Microsoft Office software), Equipment Operations (e.g., personal computer) Ability to: deal with variety of variables in somewhat unfamiliar context, understand practical field of study (e.g., project management; life cycle methodologies; time management; matrix management), define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions, deal with many variables & determine specific action, understand manuals & verbal instructions, technical in nature, cooperate with co-workers on group projects, handle sensitive inquiries

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

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EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Background Check Information

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

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.