Who We Are: The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) oversees building and maintaining the nation’s 5th largest interstate system and the 3rd largest number of bridges. We take pride in providing safe and efficient roadways for the people of Ohio and to the people traveling within our great state. And in order to achieve that, we do A LOT! From Planning, Engineering, Construction to Law, HR, Communications, IT and everything in between, ODOT has a career for just about everyone. ODOTers are hardworking, passionate, and dedicated to public service. We strive to achieve our agency’s vision every day\: To be a long term, reliable, professional, and highly productive organization. ODOT's Mission Statement: To provide a transportation system that is safe, accessible, well maintained, and positioned for the future. Benefits to you: -Extensive benefits including medical, vision, dental and basic life insurance -11 paid holidays per year -Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave accruals -At least a 14% employer contribution in to your OPERS pension plan -Pay increases pursuant to the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement -Employee Tuition reimbursement programs -Work/Life Balance -The opportunity to work on an important mission 2 yrs. exp. in human resources. -Or completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration. -Or 1 yr. exp. as Human Capital Management Associate, 64611. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Job Skills: Human Resources 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. 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. Performs two or more human resources sub-programs (e.g., Personnel Actions, Position Descriptions, Workers Compensation, Disability Coordination, Health Benefits, FMLA, ADA, Performance Evaluation, Selection/Recruitment) for assigned district (e.g., composes, processes, approves & enters personnel actions; composes, processes & approves position descriptions; tracks, processes & monitors workers’ compensation, unemployment or disability benefits; enrolls employees in health benefit programs; schedules interviews & participates in preliminary screening &/or interviewing of applicants; maintains tables of organization & creates & maintains succession plans; researches recruitment methods & advertises vacancies; tracks, monitors, certifies claims & advises employees regarding Family Medical Leave Act or Occupational Injury Leave; tracks, monitors compliance & advises regarding Americans with Disabilities Act; coordinates, tracks & processes, approves & advises regarding performance evaluations; plans, tracks, monitors & advises regarding employee recognition or employee wellness programs; collects & manipulates data & analyzes trends, plans workforce needs & implements strategic human resources initiatives & action plans) using personal computer & related software (e.g., Microsoft Office). Assists in monitoring, preparing &/or processing forms & reports for non-primary human resources sub-programs; reviews & corrects step & step entry dates; reviews & routes employee evaluations; attends & gives presentations at new hire orientation sessions; prepares reports; conducts research & provides information to assist in preparation of budget projections for human resources costs; serves as coordinator for job audit requests &/or appeals; advises & assists employees in applying for training programs; represents agency at meetings. Attends hearings as management representative; responds to inquiries from employees & general public; prepares related records & reports; maintains human resources records for all employees; responds to correspondence from employees. Major Worker Characteristics\: Knowledge of civil service laws, rules & regulations; agency human resources policies & procedures; employee benefits (e.g., workers compensation, unemployment compensation, social security, disability insurance, public employees’ retirement); federal & state laws & rules governing fair employment practices (e.g., ADA, FMLA, EEO); interviewing; public relations; human resources training & development; technical writing; effective oral communication. Skill in operation of personal computer. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public ()Developed after employment. ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. - All exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period. - All exempt promotions are required to serve a 6 month probationary period. - If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code. -This position is overtime exempt based on FLSA Standards. -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 candidates applying for employment opportunities should be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for an employment visa is not currently available for positions with the Ohio Department of Transportation.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level