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Ohio Attorney General's Office

Administrative Professional 2- OPOTA

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  • Full Time
  • Columbus, OH
November 24, 2024 Administrative Assistant

Job Description

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines.  AGO leadership strives to maintain an inclusive workplace.  We begin by being an equal opportunity employer, a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path.  Staff can join and lead employee resource groups, participate in online or in-person events discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about different cultures and experiences.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AGO#\: 24-11-189

Background Check Info:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test

In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media
(Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.).

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

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.

18 months experience or 18 months training in secretarial/administrative professional field; and typing skill of 50 words per minute. 

-Or completion of associate core coursework in secretarial science or business office applications from accredited career school or community college; and typing skill of 50 words per minute.

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


Job Skills\: Attention to detail, Active Learning, Confidentiality, Flexibility, Priority Setting

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 Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an Administrative Professional 2 in our Education and Policy Development Unit. The ideal candidate will have a passion for public service, demonstrated commitment to protecting the unprotected, and a desire to work toward the enhancement of police officer training and law enforcement improvement. This position will report to the London, OH office as directed.

The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy houses both Commission and Academy staff. Commission staff oversees training requirements and basic curriculum for peace officers, private security, local corrections, jail personnel, K-9 units, and humane agents, in addition to firearms programs for public defender investigators, bailiffs, probation officers, and parole officers. They also oversee certification standards of peace officers. Academy staff provides instruction in advanced, tactical, hands-on training for Ohio peace officers using the latest research, tools, and techniques.

The successful candidate will perform a variety of administrative and office support tasks. The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Relieve supervisor of routine administrative responsibilities.

Make recommendations regarding program activities.

Research & analyze materials, information & programs.

Provide technical information & advice to administrators to assist in decision making.

Aid in developing new procedures related to established program policy.

Act as liaison between administrator & subordinates communicating decisions & directives.

Provide secretarial support as needed.

Transcribe, formats &/or assists in formatting documents and correspondence.

Prepare bills for payment, maintain fiscal & operational records and purchase supplies & equipment. 

Perform public relations duties including furnishing information & explaining programs to public, researching & responding to inquiries & complaints.

Prepare reports, publications, memos & presentations for distribution outside of work unit.

Assist with special assignments & projects as directed. 



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